German Shepherd Puppy Weight Calculator & Growth Chart

German Shepherds have one of the widest weight ranges of any popular breed, and a big gap between males and females. They often go through gangly phases where ears, legs and paws seem to grow ahead of the body.

German Shepherd growth chart

Typical adult weight: males 65–90 lb, females 50–70 lb. Most German Shepherds reach adult weight at around 18 months.

German Shepherd weight by age

Age	Male	Female
8 weeks	11.1–15.3 lb	8.5–11.9 lb
12 weeks	21–29 lb	16–22 lb
16 weeks	29–41 lb	23–32 lb
20 weeks	36–50 lb	28–39 lb
6 months	43–59 lb	33–46 lb
8 months	51–70 lb	39–55 lb
10 months	57–78 lb	44–61 lb
12 months	60–84 lb	47–65 lb
15 months	64–88 lb	49–69 lb
18 months	65–90 lb	50–70 lb

Estimated from the typical adult range and our size-group growth curve. Individual puppies vary.

How German Shepherd puppies grow

Most German Shepherds reach adult height around 12–15 months and keep gaining muscle until about 2 years.
Males commonly weigh 15–20 lb more than females.
Working and show lines differ in build. Working-line dogs tend to be leaner, so compare with your puppy’s parents where possible.

Tips for healthy growth

Large-breed puppy food helps keep growth steady, which matters for a breed prone to hip and elbow problems.
Avoid letting your puppy get heavy: extra weight puts strain on developing joints.
Keep a monthly weight log. A growth curve that suddenly flattens is worth mentioning to your vet.

Other growth guides

Weight ranges: AKC breed standard (akc.org/dog-breeds). This is general information, not veterinary advice.