Puppy Weight ChartA puppy weight chart is something a lot of puppy owners would like to have BEFORE they choose a puppy, but finding one can be a bit of a challenge!
If you're anxious to know the answer to the question "how much will my puppy weight?", or are looking for puppy weight estimates - you're in the right place. All puppies are different, and there's such an unbelievable size difference between the teacup and giant dog breeds, that there's no one puppy growth chart that can cover them all. Even within a single breed, or within an individual litter, there will always be a variation in size and puppy growth rate. There are several ways that you can estimate how big your puppy will get, and you'll find full information on these on my Puppy Weight Estimates page. Tiny or toy breed puppies experience their most rapid puppy growth rate between birth and 11 weeks of age. After that it slows down considerably, usually ending at between 8 and 12 months when the pup reaches maturity.
Although large or giant breed puppies grow very quickly, their most rapid puppy growth rate takes place between birth and 5 months of age. They often reach 18 months or older before they can be considered fully grown and 'adult'.
Please note that in the the puppy weight chart for small/toy breeds, the weight is measured in ounces, whereas in the puppy growth chart for large/giant breeds it is in pounds Also remember that the puppy weight charts above are meant to be used as guidelines only. Your puppy will not follow these growth curves exactly, and if your pup is of mixed-breed parentage there are many unknown variable that could make his rate of growth and development quite unique! Small and tiny breeds mature much faster than the large/giant breeds, and whereas a toy breed puppy may have reached his adult weight by the time he's one year old, a giant breed puppy may be 18 months or older before his puppy growth rate levels off. When considering puppy growth, it's important to know that your puppy will reach his full height quite a while before he reaches his full weight. For example, by the time he's 4 months old your little guy may have reached 60% of his adult height, but only 30% of his adult weight. This explains the lanky, scrawny, awkward, and 'out of proportion' look of most adolescent puppies Regardless of size, during this time of rapid puppy development he needs the appropriate diet if he is to reach his full potential. Both small and large breeds have their own very unique dietary requirements, but by choosing a premium puppy food that is specifically formulated for your pups size/age/breed, you can give him the best possible start. You can find out more about feeding your puppy on my Puppy Kibble page, and if you have a large or giant breed puppy, don't miss my Interview with the Great Dane Lady who has some expert advice on feeding these puppies. Puppy Weight Estimates
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