Although the size of a dog has little correlation with the relationship between dogs that are good and not good with children (well, to be precise, usually larger dogs are better with children than smaller dogs), the size that the puppy will grow to does play an important role when choosing the perfect dog for your family.

Here is our Top Dogs List for Medium Dog Breeds.  Please note that the red "NR" denotes Not Recommended for Small Children and the "*" denotes the sources of information on this particular breed are not in agreement. 

Medium Breed Rank	Breed	Family Info	Dominance / Obedience / Affection	Temperament with with Dogs/Pets/Strangers	Care Notes	Biting & Barking Notes
01	English Cocker Spaniel (Overall Rank: 001 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Excellent With Kids Rating 2: Excellent Home: Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. Best with at least an average-size yard.	Dominance: Very Low Obedience: Great Affection: Very High	Dogs: Awesome Pets: Awesome Strangers: Great	Exercise Required: Moderate Jogging Companion: Good Grooming: Moderate	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Good Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 3 out of 10
02	Keeshond (Overall Rank: 002 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Excellent With Kids Rating 2: Excellent Home: Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. Best with at least an average-size yard.	Dominance: Very Low Obedience: Great Affection: Very High	Dogs: Good Pets: Great Strangers: Great	Exercise Required: Moderate Jogging Companion: Good Grooming: Moderate	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Excellent Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 5 out of 10
03	Vizsla (Overall Rank: 006 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Good With Kids Rating 2: Good Home: Not recommended for apartments. Best with at least an average-size yard.	Dominance: Very Low Obedience: Great Affection: Very High	Dogs: Good Pets: Great Strangers: Awesome	Exercise Required: Moderate Jogging Companion: Excellent Grooming: Very Low	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Great Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 3 out of 10
04	Samoyed (Overall Rank: 010 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Excellent With Kids Rating 2: Excellent Home: Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. A small yard is sufficient.	Dominance: Moderate High Obedience: Good Affection: High	Dogs: Good Pets: Awesome Strangers: Great	Exercise Required: Moderate Jogging Companion: Excellent Grooming: Moderate	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Excellent Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 6 out of 10
05	Brittany Spaniel (Overall Rank: 012 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Excellent With Kids Rating 2: Good Home: Not recommended for apartments. Best with acreage.	Dominance: Low Obedience: Great Affection: Very High	Dogs: Good Pets: Good Strangers: Awesome	Exercise Required: Vigorous Jogging Companion: Excellent Grooming: Very Low	Dog Bite Free: Great Bark Over Bite: Great Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 4 out of 10
05	English Springer Spaniel (Overall Rank: 012 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Good With Kids Rating 2: Good Home: Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. Best with at least an average-size yard.	Dominance: Low Obedience: Great Affection: Very High	Dogs: Great Pets: Awesome Strangers: Great	Exercise Required: High Jogging Companion: Excellent Grooming: High	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Good Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 6 out of 10
07	Beared Collie (Overall Rank: 018 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Excellent With Kids Rating 2: Excellent Home: Not recommended for apartments. Best with at least an average-size yard.	Dominance: Very Low Obedience: Good Affection: High	Dogs: Good Pets: Good Strangers: Good	Exercise Required: High Jogging Companion: Excellent Grooming: High	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Good Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 5 out of 10
08	Field Spaniel (Overall Rank: 021 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Excellent With Kids Rating 2: Excellent Home: Not recommended for apartments. Best with a large yard.	Dominance: Moderate High Obedience: Good Affection: Very High	Dogs: Good Pets: Awesome Strangers: Awesome	Exercise Required: High Jogging Companion: Excellent Grooming: Moderate	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Terrible Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 5 out of 10
09	American Eskimo (Overall Rank: 024 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Excellent With Kids Rating 2: Excellent Home: Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. A small yard is sufficient	Dominance: Extremely High Obedience: Great Affection: Moderate	Dogs: Good Pets: Great Strangers: Good	Exercise Required: Moderate Jogging Companion: Good Grooming: Moderate	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Excellent Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 2 out of 10
10	Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier (Overall Rank: 026 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Excellent With Kids Rating 2: Excellent Home: Good for apartment living. A small yard is sufficient.	Dominance: Low Obedience: Average Affection: Very High	Dogs: Good Pets: Good Strangers: Great	Exercise Required: Moderate Jogging Companion: Excellent Grooming: High	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Poor Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 2 out of 10
10	Basset Hound (Overall Rank: 026 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Excellent With Kids Rating 2: Excellent Home: Good for apartment living. Does all right without a yard.	Dominance: Very Low Obedience: Low Affection: Moderate	Dogs: Good Pets: Good Strangers: Good	Exercise Required: Very Low Jogging Companion: Poor Grooming: Low	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Great Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 4 out of 10
12	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen (Overall Rank: 029 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Good With Kids Rating 2: Good Home: Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. Best with at least an average sized yard.	Dominance: Moderate High Obedience: Fair Affection: Very High	Dogs: Great Pets: Good Strangers: Great	Exercise Required: Moderate Jogging Companion: Fair Grooming: Low	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Great Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 5 out of 10
13	Australian Shepherd (Overall Rank: 037 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Excellent With Kids Rating 2: Excellent Home: Not recommended for apartments. Best with a large yard.	Dominance: Very Low Obedience: Average Affection: High	Dogs: Good Pets: Good Strangers: Not Good	Exercise Required: Vigorous Jogging Companion: Excellent Grooming: Moderate	Dog Bite Free: Great Bark Over Bite: Poor Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 2 out of 10
14	Pharaoh Hound (Overall Rank: 042 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Good With Kids Rating 2: Good Home: Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. Best with a large yard.	Dominance: Moderate High Obedience: Good Affection: Moderate	Dogs: Great Pets: Not Good Strangers: Not Good	Exercise Required: High Jogging Companion: Excellent Grooming: Very Low	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Great Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 5 out of 10
14	Ibizan Hound (Overall Rank: 042 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Good With Kids Rating 2: Good Home: Not recommended for apartments. Best with a large yard.	Dominance: Moderate High Obedience: Average Affection: Low	Dogs: Great Pets: Good Strangers: Good	Exercise Required: Moderate Jogging Companion: Excellent Grooming: Moderate	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Great Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 5 out of 10
14	Welsh Springer Spaniel (Overall Rank: 042 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Excellent With Kids Rating 2: Excellent Home: Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. Best with at least an average-size yard.	Dominance: Moderate High Obedience: Average Affection: Moderate	Dogs: Good Pets: Great Strangers: Not Good	Exercise Required: Moderate Jogging Companion: Excellent Grooming: Moderate	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Poor Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 5 out of 10
17*	Clumber Spaniel (Overall Rank: 046 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Good With Kids Rating 2: Not Recommended Home: Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. A small yard is sufficient.	Dominance: Very Low Obedience: Good Affection: High	Dogs: Good Pets: Great Strangers: Good	Exercise Required: Low Jogging Companion: Good Grooming: Moderate	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Poor Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 3 out of 10
18	Staffordshire Bull Terrier (Overall Rank: 052 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Excellent With Kids Rating 2: Excellent Home: Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. A small yard is sufficient.	Dominance: Extremely High Obedience: Good Affection: High	Dogs: Not Good Pets: Good Strangers: Good	Exercise Required: Moderate Jogging Companion: Fair Grooming: Very Low	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Poor Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 3 out of 10
19	Norwegian Elkhound (Overall Rank: 055 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Excellent With Kids Rating 2: Excellent Home: Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. Best with a large yard.	Dominance: Moderate High Obedience: Good Affection: Moderate	Dogs: Not Good Pets: Not Good Strangers: Good	Exercise Required: Moderate Jogging Companion: Excellent Grooming: Moderate	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Poor Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 4 out of 10
20	Dalmatian (Overall Rank: 058 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Good With Kids Rating 2: Good Home: Not recommended for apartments. Best with at least an average-size yard.	Dominance: Extremely High Obedience: Good Affection: Very High	Dogs: Good Pets: Good Strangers: Good	Exercise Required: Moderate Jogging Companion: Excellent Grooming: Low	Dog Bite Free: Great Bark Over Bite: Poor Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 6 out of 10
21	American Water Spaniel (Overall Rank: 059 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Excellent With Kids Rating 2: Excellent Home: Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. Best with at least an average-size yard.	Dominance: Moderate High Obedience: Average Affection: Moderate	Dogs: Not Good Pets: Good Strangers: Not Good	Exercise Required: Moderate Jogging Companion: Excellent Grooming: Moderate	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Poor Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 7 out of 10
22	Siberian Husky (Overall Rank: 064 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Good With Kids Rating 2: Good Home: Not recommended for apartments. Best with a large yard.	Dominance: Moderate High Obedience: Average Affection: High	Dogs: Good Pets: Good Strangers: Awesome	Exercise Required: High Jogging Companion: Excellent Grooming: Moderate	Dog Bite Free: Terrible Bark Over Bite: Fair Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 5 out of 10
23	Bulldog (Overall Rank: 066 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Good With Kids Rating 2: Excellent Home: Good for apartment living. OK without a yard.	Dominance: Very Low Obedience: Low Affection: Very High	Dogs: Terrible Pets: Great Strangers: Great	Exercise Required: Very Low Jogging Companion: Poor Grooming: Low	Dog Bite Free: Poor Bark Over Bite: Terrible Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 3 out of 10
23	Manchester Terrier (Overall Rank: 066 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Good With Kids Rating 2: Good Home: Good for apartment living. Does all right without a yard.	Dominance: Low Obedience: Good Affection: Moderate	Dogs: Good Pets: Terrible Strangers: Terrible	Exercise Required: Moderate Jogging Companion: Good Grooming: Very Low	Dog Bite Free: Poor Bark Over Bite: Excellent Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 5 out of 10
25	American Staffordshire Terrier (Overall Rank: 096 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Okay With Kids Rating 2: Good Home: Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. A small yard is sufficient.	Dominance: Low Obedience: Good Affection: Moderate	Dogs: Terrible Pets: Terrible Strangers: Good	Exercise Required: Moderate Jogging Companion: Good Grooming: Very Low	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Terrible Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 7 out of 10
25	Kerry Blue Terrier (Overall Rank: 096 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Good With Kids Rating 2: Good Home: Good for apartment living. A small yard is sufficient.	Dominance: Extremely High Obedience: Good Affection: Moderate	Dogs: Terrible Pets: Terrible Strangers: Terrible	Exercise Required: Moderate Jogging Companion: Good Grooming: Very High	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Poor Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 8 out of 10
25	Puli (Overall Rank: 096 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Good With Kids Rating 2: Good Home: Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. Does all right without a yard.	Dominance: Extremely High Obedience: Good Affection: Low	Dogs: Terrible Pets: Good Strangers: Terrible	Exercise Required: Moderate Jogging Companion: Excellent Grooming: Very High	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Terrible Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 8 out of 10
28	Chinese Shar-PEI (Overall Rank: 118 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Good With Kids Rating 2: Good Home: Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. Does all right without a yard.	Dominance: Extremely High Obedience: Average Affection: Very Low	Dogs: Terrible Pets: Good Strangers: Terrible	Exercise Required: Moderate Jogging Companion: Good Grooming: Low	Dog Bite Free: Good Bark Over Bite: Poor Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 3 out of 10
NR*	Saluki (Overall Rank: 088 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Tolerable With Kids Rating 2: Recommended for Older Children Home: Not recommended for apartments. Best with acreage.	Dominance: Very Low Obedience: Average Affection: Moderate	Dogs: Good Pets: Good Strangers: Terrible	Exercise Required: Moderate Jogging Companion: Good Grooming: Low	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Poor Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 5 out of 10
NR	Whippet (Overall Rank: 046 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Recommended for Older Children With Kids Rating 2: Recommended for Older Children Home: Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. A small yard is sufficient.	Dominance: Very Low Obedience: Average Affection: High	Dogs: Awesome Pets: Great Strangers: Good	Exercise Required: Moderate Jogging Companion: Excellent Grooming: Very Low	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Great Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 2 out of 10
NR	Portuguese Water Dog (Overall Rank: 059 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Recommended for Older Children With Kids Rating 2: Recommended for Older Children Home: Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. A small yard is sufficient.	Dominance: Moderate High Obedience: Good Affection: High	Dogs: Good Pets: Great Strangers: Good	Exercise Required: High Jogging Companion: Excellent Grooming: Very High	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Poor Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 5 out of 10
NR	Bedlington Terrier (Overall Rank: 075 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Recommended for Older Children With Kids Rating 2: Recommended for Older Children Home: Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. Does all right without a yard.	Dominance: Low Obedience: Average Affection: Moderate	Dogs: Good Pets: Not Good Strangers: Great	Exercise Required: Moderate Jogging Companion: Poor Grooming: Very High	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Excellent Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 7 out of 10
NR	Irish Water Spaniel (Overall Rank: 090 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Recommended for Older Children With Kids Rating 2: Recommended for Older Children Home: Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. Best with at least an average-size yard.	Dominance: Low Obedience: Great Affection: Moderate	Dogs: Good Pets: Good Strangers: Not Good	Exercise Required: Moderate Jogging Companion: Excellent Grooming: Moderate	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Poor Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 5 out of 10
NR	Border Collie (Overall Rank: 096 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Recommended for Older Children With Kids Rating 2: Recommended for Older Children Home: Not recommended for apartments. Best with acreage.	Dominance: Low Obedience: Great Affection: Moderate	Dogs: Good Pets: Terrible Strangers: Not Good	Exercise Required: Moderate Jogging Companion: Excellent Grooming: Moderate	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Poor Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 8 out of 10
NR	Belgian Tervuren (Overall Rank: 096 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Recommended for Older Children With Kids Rating 2: Recommended for Older Children Home: Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. Best with at least an average-size yard.	Dominance: Low Obedience: Great Affection: High	Dogs: Good Pets: Good Strangers: Terrible	Exercise Required: High Jogging Companion: Excellent Grooming: Moderate	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Terrible Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 5 out of 10
NR	Australian Cattle Dog (Overall Rank: 106 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Recommended for Older Children With Kids Rating 2: Recommended for Older Children Home: Not recommended for apartments. Best with a large yard	Dominance: Moderate High Obedience: Great Affection: Moderate	Dogs: Good Pets: Not Good Strangers: Not Good	Exercise Required: Vigorous Jogging Companion: Excellent Grooming: Low	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Poor Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 7 out of 10
NR	Airedale Terrier (Overall Rank: 123 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Recommended for Older Children With Kids Rating 2: Recommended for Older Children Home: Not recommended for apartments. Best with at least an average-size yard.	Dominance: Extremely High Obedience: Good Affection: High	Dogs: Terrible Pets: Not Good Strangers: Good	Exercise Required: High Jogging Companion: Excellent Grooming: High	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Terrible Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 7 out of 10
NR	Bull Terrier (Overall Rank: 129 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Recommended for Older Children With Kids Rating 2: Recommended for Older Children Home: Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. Needs an average sized yard.	Dominance: Extremely High Obedience: Low Affection: Moderate	Dogs: Terrible Pets: Good Strangers: Good	Exercise Required: Moderate Jogging Companion: Excellent Grooming: Very Low	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Poor Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 5 out of 10
NR	Standard Schnauzer (Overall Rank: 130 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Recommended for Older Children With Kids Rating 2: Recommended for Older Children Home: Good for apartment living. Does all right without a yard.	Dominance: Extremely High Obedience: Good Affection: Low	Dogs: Not Good Pets: Good Strangers: Terrible	Exercise Required: Moderate Jogging Companion: Excellent Grooming: High	Dog Bite Free: Excellent Bark Over Bite: Terrible Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 5 out of 10
NR	Chow Chow (Overall Rank: 136 out of 136)	With Kids Rating 1: Recommended for Older Children With Kids Rating 2: Recommended for Older Children Home: Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. A small yard is sufficient	Dominance: Extremely High Obedience: Fair Affection: Low	Dogs: Terrible Pets: Good Strangers: Terrible	Exercise Required: Low Jogging Companion: Good Grooming: High	Dog Bite Free: Terrible Bark Over Bite: Poor Likelihood to Bark for No Reason: 4 out of 10