German shepherd is classified as a large breed. Her the large, athletic body is streamlined, making the breed both strong and agile. The average height and weight of the females is slightly lower than males.
Keep in mind that weight and height of a dog may be genetically dependent. and the environment, so keep this in mind when comparing the weight of your puppy with tabular data.
German Shepherd Height and Weight
Males: reach a height of 60-65 cm and gain weight from 30 to 40 kg Females: reach a height of 55 -60 cm and gain weight from 22 to 32 kg
Monthly German Shepherd puppy weight table
| Age month | Dog Weight, kg | % of final weight | The weight of the female, kg |
| Puppy weight 4 weeks (1 month) | 4.2 | 12.1 | 3.3 |
| Puppy weight at 2 months | 9.0 | 26.1 | 7.5 |
| Puppy weight at 3 months | 14.2 | 41.1 | 12.1 |
| Puppy weight at 4 months | 19.0 | 55 | 16.4 |
| Puppy weight at 5 months | 22.9 | 66.5 | 20.0 |
| Puppy weight at 6 months | 26.1 | 75.5 | 22.7 |
| Puppy weight at 7 months | 28.4 | 82.3 | 24.7 |
| Puppy weight at 8 months | 30.1 | 87.3 | 26.1 |
| Puppy weight at 9 months | 31.5 | 91.3 | 27.1 |
| Puppy weight at 10 months | 32.7 | 94.7 | 27.9 |
| Puppy weight at 11 months | 33.7 | 97.7 | 28.6 |
| Puppy weight at 12 months (1 year) | 34.5 | one hundred | 29.1 |
Again, these are approximations and average German weight indicators shepherd dogs, so your own puppy’s growth schedule may not coincide with these numbers. If you have any doubt that your puppy is not growing according to the above weight table, then you should probably consult about it with your vet. Puppy development and growth a German shepherd is critical and their absence may indicate a serious problem.
If you provide your dog with enough physical exercises and good nutrition, the weight of your German should be normal and he shouldn’t have any problems to reach your full potential.
How much should a German shepherd puppy weigh?
After birth, healthy puppies of large breeds increase their weight about twice during the first week. Next, they are weekly gaining 5-10% of the weight. And, ultimately, their weight stops at around 70 masses of the newborn puppy.
German shepherds usually reach physical maturity at the age of 18-24 months. However, the individual genetic lines of dogs in Eastern Europe ripens more slowly and reaches maturity only by 30-36 month. Their growth rate is significantly slowing by 6 months and remains minimal after 12 months, right up to the full ripening.
Video – Shepherd puppy development in 40 seconds
The video shows the development and growth of a puppy from 8 weeks to 1 year
Photo of a German Shepherd puppy in 1 month (4 weeks)
Photo of a German Shepherd puppy at 2 months old
Photo of a German Shepherd puppy at 3 months old
Photo of a German Shepherd puppy at 4 months old
Photo of a German Shepherd puppy at 5 months old
Photo of a German Shepherd puppy at 6 months old
Photo of a German shepherd puppy girl in 6 months
Photo of a German shepherd at 12 months (1 year)
