German Shepherd puppy weight calculator

German Shepherd adults usually weigh about 50 to 90 lb and are close to full size by about 12 to 16 months. A typical 12-week-old German Shepherd weighs about 13 to 23 lb.

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Adult weight: about 50 to 90 lb (large)

8 to 52 weeks

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German Shepherd adults usually weigh

about 50 to 90 lb

At 12 weeks, German Shepherd puppies are typically about 26% of their adult weight, with most of their growing still ahead.

Typical puppy growth curveTypical weight from 8 weeks to 78 weeks, rising to 50 to 90 pounds as an adult. Your puppy: 18 pounds at 12 weeks.02550751008162639526578Age in weeksWeight (lb)
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Estimates vary, and every puppy grows at their own pace. Ask your vet about your puppy’s growth.

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Typical German Shepherd weight by age

AgeTypical weight
8 weeks8 to 14 lb
12 weeks13 to 23 lb
16 weeks18 to 32 lb
5 months24 to 44 lb
6 months28 to 51 lb
9 months39 to 69 lb
12 months45 to 81 lb
18 months50 to 90 lb

Puppies sit above and below these figures, and every puppy grows at their own pace. Ask your vet about your puppy’s growth.

German Shepherd questions

How big will my German Shepherd get?

Most German Shepherd adults weigh about 50 to 90 lb. Individual dogs vary, and the parents' size is often a helpful guide.

When do German Shepherd puppies stop growing?

German Shepherd puppies are usually close to adult weight by about 12 to 16 months. At 6 months a typical German Shepherd weighs about 28 to 51 lb, around 57% of adult weight.

How much does a 12-week-old German Shepherd weigh?

Typically about 13 to 23 lb, and by 16 weeks about 18 to 32 lb. Puppies sit above and below these figures, and every puppy grows at their own pace. If you have questions about your puppy's growth, ask your vet.

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