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Shih Tzu puppy weight calculator
Shih Tzu adults usually weigh about 9 to 16 lb and are close to full size by about 10 to 12 months. A typical 12-week-old Shih Tzu weighs about 3 to 5.5 lb.
Shih Tzu adults usually weigh
about 9 to 16 lb
At 12 weeks, Shih Tzu puppies are typically about 35% of their adult weight, with most of their growing still ahead.
Estimates vary, and every puppy grows at their own pace. Ask your vet about your puppy’s growth.
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Typical Shih Tzu weight by age
| Age | Typical weight |
|---|---|
| 8 weeks | 2 to 3.5 lb |
| 12 weeks | 3 to 5.5 lb |
| 16 weeks | 4.5 to 7.5 lb |
| 5 months | 5.5 to 10 lb |
| 6 months | 6.5 to 12 lb |
| 9 months | 8.5 to 15 lb |
| 12 months | 9 to 16 lb |
Puppies sit above and below these figures, and every puppy grows at their own pace. Ask your vet about your puppy’s growth.
Shih Tzu questions
How big will my Shih Tzu get?
Most Shih Tzu adults weigh about 9 to 16 lb. Individual dogs vary, and the parents' size is often a helpful guide.
When do Shih Tzu puppies stop growing?
Shih Tzu puppies are usually close to adult weight by about 10 to 12 months. At 6 months a typical Shih Tzu weighs about 6.5 to 12 lb, around 73% of adult weight.
How much does a 12-week-old Shih Tzu weigh?
Typically about 3 to 5.5 lb, and by 16 weeks about 4.5 to 7.5 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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