Shetland Sheepdog Weight Chart
Expected adult weight, growth by age and a calculator for your Shetland Sheepdog puppy. AKC weight: males 15 to 25 lb (7 to 11 kg), females 15 to 25 lb (7 to 11 kg).
- Male, AKC
- 15 to 25 lb (7 to 11 kg)
- Female, AKC
- 15 to 25 lb (7 to 11 kg)
- Growth-chart size class
- Small-medium
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Shetland Sheepdog 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 | 5.6 | 5.3 | 7.4 |
| 16 weeks | 7.9 | 7.2 | 10.4 |
| 20 weeks | 10.1 | 8.8 | 13.2 |
| 26 weeks | 12.6 | 10.7 | 16.4 |
| 40 weeks | 15.9 | 12.8 | 20.5 |
| 52 weeks | 17.3 | 13.5 | 22.1 |
| 78 weeks | 18.8 | 14.4 | 23.7 |
| 104 weeks | 20.0 | 15.0 | 25.0 |
The curve ends at 20 lb (9.1 kg), the middle of the AKC range. On this curve a male reaches half of adult weight at about 20 weeks (5 months), 90 % at about 63 weeks (15 months) and 95 % at about 82 weeks (19 months).
Shetland Sheepdog 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 | 6.2 | 5.7 | 8.4 |
| 16 weeks | 8.4 | 7.4 | 11.3 |
| 20 weeks | 10.4 | 9.0 | 13.8 |
| 26 weeks | 12.6 | 10.6 | 16.6 |
| 40 weeks | 15.7 | 12.6 | 20.3 |
| 52 weeks | 17.1 | 13.4 | 21.9 |
| 78 weeks | 18.8 | 14.3 | 23.8 |
| 104 weeks | 20.0 | 15.0 | 25.0 |
The curve ends at 20 lb (9.1 kg), the middle of the AKC range. On this curve a female reaches half of adult weight at about 19 weeks (4 months), 90 % at about 64 weeks (15 months) and 95 % at about 81 weeks (19 months).
Shetland Sheepdog weight by age
| Age | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 12 weeks (3 mo) | 5.6 lb / 2.5 kg | 6.2 lb / 2.8 kg |
| 16 weeks (4 mo) | 7.9 lb / 3.6 kg | 8.4 lb / 3.8 kg |
| 20 weeks (5 mo) | 10.1 lb / 4.6 kg | 10.4 lb / 4.7 kg |
| 26 weeks (6 mo) | 12.6 lb / 5.7 kg | 12.6 lb / 5.7 kg |
| 40 weeks (9 mo) | 15.9 lb / 7.2 kg | 15.7 lb / 7.1 kg |
| 52 weeks (12 mo) | 17.3 lb / 7.8 kg | 17.1 lb / 7.8 kg |
| 78 weeks (18 mo) | 18.8 lb / 8.5 kg | 18.8 lb / 8.5 kg |
| 104 weeks (24 mo) | 20 lb / 9.1 kg | 20 lb / 9.1 kg |
Typical healthy dog, from the shape of the Salt et al. (2017) chart for the small-medium size class, scaled to the AKC weight. Healthy puppies vary around these values.
Shetland Sheepdog size questions
How big does a Shetland Sheepdog get?
The American Kennel Club gives 15 to 25 lb (7 to 11 kg) for males and 15 to 25 lb (7 to 11 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 Shetland Sheepdog fully grown?
On this curve a male reaches half of adult weight at about 20 weeks (5 months), 90 % at about 63 weeks (15 months) and 95 % at about 82 weeks (19 months). On this curve a female reaches half of adult weight at about 19 weeks (4 months), 90 % at about 64 weeks (15 months) and 95 % at about 81 weeks (19 months). These ages come from the shape of the published growth chart for small-medium dogs, scaled to the AKC weight, so they describe a typical dog, not a particular one.
How much should a Shetland Sheepdog puppy weigh at 6 months?
A typical male is about 12.6 lb (5.7 kg) and a female is about 12.6 lb (5.7 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
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/shetland-sheepdog (numbers only). Facts last checked November 8, 2026.