German Shepherd Weight Chart
Expected adult weight, growth by age and a calculator for your German Shepherd puppy. AKC weight: males 65 to 90 lb (29 to 41 kg), females 50 to 70 lb (23 to 32 kg).
- Male, AKC
- 65 to 90 lb (29 to 41 kg)
- Female, AKC
- 50 to 70 lb (23 to 32 kg)
- Growth-chart size class
- Large
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German Shepherd male growth chart
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| Age | Typical male (lb) | Lower end of AKC range (lb) | Upper end of AKC range (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 weeks | 22.1 | 19.3 | 29.3 |
| 16 weeks | 32.4 | 27.4 | 41.4 |
| 20 weeks | 42.3 | 35.6 | 52.8 |
| 26 weeks | 54.6 | 46.0 | 66.8 |
| 40 weeks | 70.4 | 58.4 | 84.0 |
| 52 weeks | 73.8 | 61.9 | 87.2 |
| 78 weeks | 75.5 | 64.2 | 88.3 |
| 104 weeks | 77.5 | 65.0 | 90.0 |
The curve ends at 78 lb (35 kg), the middle of the AKC range. On this curve a male reaches half of adult weight at about 18 weeks (4 months), 90 % at about 39 weeks (9 months) and 95 % at about 51 weeks (12 months).
German Shepherd female growth chart
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| Age | Typical female (lb) | Lower end of AKC range (lb) | Upper end of AKC range (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 weeks | 18.9 | 15.0 | 21.3 |
| 16 weeks | 26.4 | 21.2 | 30.4 |
| 20 weeks | 33.9 | 27.5 | 39.2 |
| 26 weeks | 42.6 | 34.9 | 49.6 |
| 40 weeks | 52.8 | 43.6 | 61.5 |
| 52 weeks | 55.8 | 46.3 | 65.0 |
| 78 weeks | 58.5 | 48.7 | 67.8 |
| 104 weeks | 60.0 | 50.0 | 70.0 |
The curve ends at 60 lb (27 kg), the middle of the AKC range. On this curve a female reaches half of adult weight at about 18 weeks (4 months), 90 % at about 44 weeks (10 months) and 95 % at about 61 weeks (14 months).
German Shepherd weight by age
| Age | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 12 weeks (3 mo) | 22 lb / 10.0 kg | 18.9 lb / 8.6 kg |
| 16 weeks (4 mo) | 32 lb / 14.7 kg | 26 lb / 12.0 kg |
| 20 weeks (5 mo) | 42 lb / 19.2 kg | 34 lb / 15.4 kg |
| 26 weeks (6 mo) | 55 lb / 25 kg | 43 lb / 19.3 kg |
| 40 weeks (9 mo) | 70 lb / 32 kg | 53 lb / 24 kg |
| 52 weeks (12 mo) | 74 lb / 33 kg | 56 lb / 25 kg |
| 78 weeks (18 mo) | 75 lb / 34 kg | 58 lb / 27 kg |
| 104 weeks (24 mo) | 78 lb / 35 kg | 60 lb / 27 kg |
Typical healthy dog, from the shape of the Salt et al. (2017) chart for the large size class, scaled to the AKC weight. Healthy puppies vary around these values.
German Shepherd size questions
How big does a German Shepherd get?
The American Kennel Club gives 65 to 90 lb (29 to 41 kg) for males and 50 to 70 lb (23 to 32 kg) for females. Individual dogs can fall outside a breed range, and a mix or a dog from working lines may be larger or smaller.
When is a German Shepherd fully grown?
On this curve a male reaches half of adult weight at about 18 weeks (4 months), 90 % at about 39 weeks (9 months) and 95 % at about 51 weeks (12 months). On this curve a female reaches half of adult weight at about 18 weeks (4 months), 90 % at about 44 weeks (10 months) and 95 % at about 61 weeks (14 months). These ages come from the shape of the published growth chart for large dogs, scaled to the AKC weight, so they describe a typical dog, not a particular one.
How much should a German Shepherd puppy weigh at 6 months?
A typical male is about 55 lb (25 kg) and a female is about 43 lb (19.3 kg) at 26 weeks on this curve. The range for healthy puppies is wide, so use the calculator above with your own puppy’s weight.
Other breeds in the same size class
- Labrador Retriever65 to 80 lb (29 to 36 kg)
- Golden Retriever65 to 75 lb (29 to 34 kg)
- Boxer65 to 80 lb (29 to 36 kg)
- Doberman Pinscher75 to 100 lb (34 to 45 kg)
- Bernese Mountain Dog80 to 115 lb (36 to 52 kg)
- Belgian Malinois60 to 80 lb (27 to 36 kg)
- Weimaraner70 to 90 lb (32 to 41 kg)
- Collie60 to 75 lb (27 to 34 kg)
Sources
- AKC breed pages (weight line only). American Kennel Club. Read 2026-11-08. Used for: Breed weight ranges, as numbers only. No AKC text is reproduced.
- Growth standard charts for monitoring bodyweight in dogs of different sizes. Salt C, Morris PJ, Wilson D, Lund EM, German AJ. PLoS ONE 12(9): e0182064 (CC BY 4.0). Read 2026-11-08. Used for: Centile growth curves for five size classes (adult weight under 40 kg) from 12 weeks to 2 years, built from Banfield Pet Hospital records. We read the values off the published charts.
AKC weight read on 2026-11-08 from akc.org/dog-breeds/german-shepherd-dog (numbers only). Facts last checked November 8, 2026.