Dog weight chart by breed
Look up the standard weight and height of any breed, for males and females, and enter your dog's weight to see how it compares. The full chart for every breed is below.
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Sex
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lb
Optional; floor to the top of the shoulder blades
in
Labrador Retriever, male
65–80lb
Standing 22.5 to 24.5 in at the shoulder.
- Weight, female
- 55–70 lb
- Size class
- Large
- Life expectancy
- 11–13 years
- Standard
- AKC
Breed standards describe the ideal show dog, not a health target. A dog outside its standard can be perfectly healthy; body condition is the better guide.
How to use the breed weight chart
Every recognized breed has a written standard that describes the ideal dog for judging, including its size. Our chart takes the weight and height ranges from the American Kennel Club's breed pages, separately for males and females. Height is measured at the withers, the top of the shoulder blades. Where the AKC gives only a single figure or a minimum, the range was widened using the breed standard, and breeds outside the AKC use another kennel club's standard.
Choose a breed in the checker above and add your dog's weight to see where it falls. The size class follows the scale used across our tools; the dog size chart explains it and how other size schemes differ.
Dog breed weight and height chart
| Breed | Male weight | Female weight | Male height | Female height | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affenpinscher | 7–10 lb (3–5 kg) | 7–10 lb (3–5 kg) | 9.0–11.5 in (23–29 cm) | 9.0–11.5 in (23–29 cm) | toy |
| Afghan Hound | 50–60 lb (23–27 kg) | 50–60 lb (23–27 kg) | 25–27 in (64–69 cm) | 25–27 in (64–69 cm) | large |
| Airedale Terrier | 50–70 lb (23–32 kg) | 50–70 lb (23–32 kg) | 22–24 in (56–61 cm) | 21–23 in (53–58 cm) | large |
| Akita | 100–130 lb (45–59 kg) | 70–100 lb (32–45 kg) | 26–28 in (66–71 cm) | 24–26 in (61–66 cm) | giant |
| Alaskan Klee Kai * | 6–25 lb (3–11 kg) | 6–25 lb (3–11 kg) | 12–17 in (30–43 cm) | 12–17 in (30–43 cm) | small |
| Alaskan Malamute | 75–95 lb (34–43 kg) | 65–85 lb (29–39 kg) | 24–26 in (61–66 cm) | 22–24 in (56–61 cm) | large |
| American Bulldog * | 75–100 lb (34–45 kg) | 60–80 lb (27–36 kg) | 22–25 in (56–64 cm) | 20–23 in (51–58 cm) | large |
| American Eskimo Dog | 6–35 lb (3–16 kg) | 6–35 lb (3–16 kg) | 9–19 in (23–48 cm) | 9–19 in (23–48 cm) | medium |
| American Hairless Terrier | 12–28 lb (5–13 kg) | 12–28 lb (5–13 kg) | 12–16 in (30–41 cm) | 12–16 in (30–41 cm) | small |
| American Pit Bull Terrier * | 35–60 lb (16–27 kg) | 30–50 lb (14–23 kg) | 18–21 in (46–53 cm) | 17–20 in (43–51 cm) | medium |
| American Staffordshire Terrier | 55–70 lb (25–32 kg) | 40–55 lb (18–25 kg) | 18–19 in (46–48 cm) | 17–18 in (43–46 cm) | large |
| Anatolian Shepherd Dog | 110–150 lb (50–68 kg) | 80–120 lb (36–54 kg) | 29–32 in (74–81 cm) | 27–31 in (69–79 cm) | giant |
| Australian Cattle Dog | 35–50 lb (16–23 kg) | 35–50 lb (16–23 kg) | 18–20 in (46–51 cm) | 17–19 in (43–48 cm) | medium |
| Australian Shepherd | 50–65 lb (23–29 kg) | 40–55 lb (18–25 kg) | 20–23 in (51–58 cm) | 18–21 in (46–53 cm) | large |
| Barbet | 35–65 lb (16–29 kg) | 35–65 lb (16–29 kg) | 19.0–24.5 in (48–62 cm) | 19.0–24.5 in (48–62 cm) | medium |
| Basenji | 22–26 lb (10–12 kg) | 20–24 lb (9–11 kg) | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) | 15–17 in (38–43 cm) | medium |
| Basset Hound | 40–65 lb (18–29 kg) | 40–65 lb (18–29 kg) | 12–15 in (30–38 cm) | 12–15 in (30–38 cm) | large |
| Beagle | 15–30 lb (7–14 kg) | 15–30 lb (7–14 kg) | 12–15 in (30–38 cm) | 12–15 in (30–38 cm) | medium |
| Bearded Collie | 45–55 lb (20–25 kg) | 45–55 lb (20–25 kg) | 21–22 in (53–56 cm) | 20–21 in (51–53 cm) | medium |
| Beauceron | 70–110 lb (32–50 kg) | 70–110 lb (32–50 kg) | 25.5–27.5 in (65–70 cm) | 24.0–26.5 in (61–67 cm) | large |
| Bedlington Terrier | 17–23 lb (8–10 kg) | 17–23 lb (8–10 kg) | 15.0–17.5 in (38–44 cm) | 15.0–17.5 in (38–44 cm) | small |
| Belgian Malinois | 60–80 lb (27–36 kg) | 40–60 lb (18–27 kg) | 24–26 in (61–66 cm) | 22–24 in (56–61 cm) | large |
| Belgian Sheepdog | 55–75 lb (25–34 kg) | 45–60 lb (20–27 kg) | 24–26 in (61–66 cm) | 22–24 in (56–61 cm) | large |
| Belgian Tervuren | 55–75 lb (25–34 kg) | 45–60 lb (20–27 kg) | 24–26 in (61–66 cm) | 22–24 in (56–61 cm) | large |
| Bernedoodle * | 70–90 lb (32–41 kg) | 60–80 lb (27–36 kg) | 24–29 in (61–74 cm) | 23–27 in (58–69 cm) | large |
| Bernese Mountain Dog | 80–115 lb (36–52 kg) | 70–95 lb (32–43 kg) | 25.0–27.5 in (64–70 cm) | 23–26 in (58–66 cm) | large |
| Bichon Frise | 12–18 lb (5–8 kg) | 12–18 lb (5–8 kg) | 9.5–11.5 in (24–29 cm) | 9.5–11.5 in (24–29 cm) | small |
| Biewer Terrier | 4–8 lb (2–4 kg) | 4–8 lb (2–4 kg) | 7–11 in (18–28 cm) | 7–11 in (18–28 cm) | toy |
| Bloodhound | 90–110 lb (41–50 kg) | 80–100 lb (36–45 kg) | 25–27 in (64–69 cm) | 23–25 in (58–64 cm) | giant |
| Bluetick Coonhound | 55–80 lb (25–36 kg) | 45–65 lb (20–29 kg) | 22–27 in (56–69 cm) | 21–25 in (53–64 cm) | large |
| Boerboel | 150–200 lb (68–91 kg) | 150–200 lb (68–91 kg) | 24–27 in (61–69 cm) | 22–25 in (56–64 cm) | giant |
| Border Collie | 30–55 lb (14–25 kg) | 30–55 lb (14–25 kg) | 19–22 in (48–56 cm) | 18–21 in (46–53 cm) | medium |
| Border Terrier | 13–16 lb (6–7 kg) | 12–14 lb (5–6 kg) | 12–15 in (30–38 cm) | 12–15 in (30–38 cm) | small |
| Borzoi | 75–105 lb (34–48 kg) | 60–85 lb (27–39 kg) | 28–32 in (71–81 cm) | 26–30 in (66–76 cm) | large |
| Boston Terrier | 12–25 lb (5–11 kg) | 12–25 lb (5–11 kg) | 10–12 in (25–30 cm) | 10–12 in (25–30 cm) | small |
| Bouvier des Flandres | 70–110 lb (32–50 kg) | 70–110 lb (32–50 kg) | 24.5–27.5 in (62–70 cm) | 23.5–26.5 in (60–67 cm) | large |
| Boxer | 65–80 lb (29–36 kg) | 50–65 lb (23–29 kg) | 23–25 in (58–64 cm) | 21.5–23.5 in (55–60 cm) | large |
| Boykin Spaniel | 30–40 lb (14–18 kg) | 25–35 lb (11–16 kg) | 15.5–18.0 in (39–46 cm) | 14.0–16.5 in (36–42 cm) | medium |
| Brittany | 30–40 lb (14–18 kg) | 30–40 lb (14–18 kg) | 17.5–20.5 in (44–52 cm) | 17.5–20.5 in (44–52 cm) | medium |
| Brussels Griffon | 8–10 lb (4–5 kg) | 8–10 lb (4–5 kg) | 7–10 in (18–25 cm) | 7–10 in (18–25 cm) | toy |
| Bull Terrier | 50–70 lb (23–32 kg) | 50–70 lb (23–32 kg) | 21–22 in (53–56 cm) | 21–22 in (53–56 cm) | large |
| Bulldog | 45–55 lb (20–25 kg) | 35–45 lb (16–20 kg) | 14–15 in (36–38 cm) | 14–15 in (36–38 cm) | medium |
| Bullmastiff | 110–130 lb (50–59 kg) | 100–120 lb (45–54 kg) | 25–27 in (64–69 cm) | 24–26 in (61–66 cm) | giant |
| Cairn Terrier | 13–15 lb (6–7 kg) | 12–14 lb (5–6 kg) | 9.5–10.5 in (24–27 cm) | 9–10 in (23–25 cm) | small |
| Cane Corso | 99–110 lb (45–50 kg) | 88–99 lb (40–45 kg) | 25.0–27.5 in (64–70 cm) | 23.5–26.0 in (60–66 cm) | giant |
| Cardigan Welsh Corgi | 30–38 lb (14–17 kg) | 25–34 lb (11–15 kg) | 10.5–12.5 in (27–32 cm) | 10.5–12.5 in (27–32 cm) | medium |
| Catahoula Leopard Dog * | 50–95 lb (23–43 kg) | 50–95 lb (23–43 kg) | 22–24 in (56–61 cm) | 22–24 in (56–61 cm) | large |
| Caucasian Shepherd Dog * | 99–170 lb (45–77 kg) | 99–170 lb (45–77 kg) | 23–30 in (58–76 cm) | 23–30 in (58–76 cm) | giant |
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | 13–18 lb (6–8 kg) | 13–18 lb (6–8 kg) | 12–13 in (30–33 cm) | 12–13 in (30–33 cm) | small |
| Cavapoo * | 14–25 lb (6–11 kg) | 12–22 lb (5–10 kg) | 11–14 in (28–36 cm) | 11–14 in (28–36 cm) | small |
| Chesapeake Bay Retriever | 65–80 lb (29–36 kg) | 55–70 lb (25–32 kg) | 23–26 in (58–66 cm) | 21–24 in (53–61 cm) | large |
| Chihuahua | 3–6 lb (1–3 kg) | 3–6 lb (1–3 kg) | 5–8 in (13–20 cm) | 5–8 in (13–20 cm) | toy |
| Chinese Crested | 8–12 lb (4–5 kg) | 8–12 lb (4–5 kg) | 11–13 in (28–33 cm) | 11–13 in (28–33 cm) | toy |
| Chinese Shar-Pei | 45–60 lb (20–27 kg) | 45–60 lb (20–27 kg) | 18–20 in (46–51 cm) | 18–20 in (46–51 cm) | large |
| Chow Chow | 45–70 lb (20–32 kg) | 45–70 lb (20–32 kg) | 17–20 in (43–51 cm) | 17–20 in (43–51 cm) | large |
| Cockapoo * | 20–30 lb (9–14 kg) | 18–26 lb (8–12 kg) | 15–18 in (38–46 cm) | 14–17 in (36–43 cm) | medium |
| Cocker Spaniel | 25–30 lb (11–14 kg) | 20–25 lb (9–11 kg) | 14.5–15.5 in (37–39 cm) | 13.5–14.5 in (34–37 cm) | medium |
| Collie | 60–75 lb (27–34 kg) | 50–65 lb (23–29 kg) | 24–26 in (61–66 cm) | 22–24 in (56–61 cm) | large |
| Coton de Tulear | 9–15 lb (4–7 kg) | 8–13 lb (4–6 kg) | 10–11 in (25–28 cm) | 9–10 in (23–25 cm) | toy |
| Dachshund | 16–32 lb (7–15 kg) | 16–32 lb (7–15 kg) | 8–9 in (20–23 cm) | 8–9 in (20–23 cm) | medium |
| Dalmatian | 45–70 lb (20–32 kg) | 45–70 lb (20–32 kg) | 19–24 in (48–61 cm) | 19–24 in (48–61 cm) | large |
| Doberman Pinscher | 75–100 lb (34–45 kg) | 60–90 lb (27–41 kg) | 26–28 in (66–71 cm) | 24–26 in (61–66 cm) | large |
| Dogo Argentino | 80–100 lb (36–45 kg) | 80–100 lb (36–45 kg) | 24.0–26.5 in (61–67 cm) | 24.0–25.5 in (61–65 cm) | large |
| Dogue de Bordeaux | 110–140 lb (50–64 kg) | 99–120 lb (45–54 kg) | 23.5–27.0 in (60–69 cm) | 23–26 in (58–66 cm) | giant |
| Dutch Shepherd * | 42–75 lb (19–34 kg) | 42–75 lb (19–34 kg) | 21.5–24.5 in (55–62 cm) | 21.5–24.5 in (55–62 cm) | large |
| English Cocker Spaniel | 28–34 lb (13–15 kg) | 26–32 lb (12–15 kg) | 16–17 in (41–43 cm) | 15–16 in (38–41 cm) | medium |
| English Setter | 65–80 lb (29–36 kg) | 45–55 lb (20–25 kg) | 25–27 in (64–69 cm) | 23–25 in (58–64 cm) | large |
| English Springer Spaniel | 45–55 lb (20–25 kg) | 35–45 lb (16–20 kg) | 19–21 in (48–53 cm) | 18–20 in (46–51 cm) | medium |
| Finnish Lapphund | 33–53 lb (15–24 kg) | 33–53 lb (15–24 kg) | 18–21 in (46–53 cm) | 16–19 in (41–48 cm) | medium |
| Flat-Coated Retriever | 60–70 lb (27–32 kg) | 60–70 lb (27–32 kg) | 23.0–24.5 in (58–62 cm) | 22.0–23.5 in (56–60 cm) | large |
| French Bulldog | 20–28 lb (9–13 kg) | 16–24 lb (7–11 kg) | 11–13 in (28–33 cm) | 11–13 in (28–33 cm) | medium |
| German Shepherd Dog | 65–90 lb (29–41 kg) | 50–70 lb (23–32 kg) | 24–26 in (61–66 cm) | 22–24 in (56–61 cm) | large |
| German Shorthaired Pointer | 55–70 lb (25–32 kg) | 45–60 lb (20–27 kg) | 23–25 in (58–64 cm) | 21–23 in (53–58 cm) | large |
| German Wirehaired Pointer | 50–70 lb (23–32 kg) | 50–70 lb (23–32 kg) | 24–26 in (61–66 cm) | 22–24 in (56–61 cm) | large |
| Giant Schnauzer | 75–95 lb (34–43 kg) | 55–80 lb (25–36 kg) | 25.5–27.5 in (65–70 cm) | 23.5–25.5 in (60–65 cm) | large |
| Golden Retriever | 65–75 lb (29–34 kg) | 55–65 lb (25–29 kg) | 23–24 in (58–61 cm) | 21.5–22.5 in (55–57 cm) | large |
| Goldendoodle * | 55–75 lb (25–34 kg) | 50–65 lb (23–29 kg) | 21–24 in (53–61 cm) | 20–23 in (51–58 cm) | large |
| Gordon Setter | 55–80 lb (25–36 kg) | 45–70 lb (20–32 kg) | 24–27 in (61–69 cm) | 23–26 in (58–66 cm) | large |
| Great Dane | 140–175 lb (64–79 kg) | 110–140 lb (50–64 kg) | 30–32 in (76–81 cm) | 28–30 in (71–76 cm) | giant |
| Great Pyrenees | 100–130 lb (45–59 kg) | 85–115 lb (39–52 kg) | 27–32 in (69–81 cm) | 25–29 in (64–74 cm) | giant |
| Greater Swiss Mountain Dog | 115–140 lb (52–64 kg) | 85–110 lb (39–50 kg) | 25.5–28.5 in (65–72 cm) | 23.7–27.0 in (60–69 cm) | giant |
| Greyhound | 65–70 lb (29–32 kg) | 60–65 lb (27–29 kg) | 28–30 in (71–76 cm) | 27–28 in (69–71 cm) | large |
| Havanese | 7–13 lb (3–6 kg) | 7–13 lb (3–6 kg) | 8.5–11.5 in (22–29 cm) | 8.5–11.5 in (22–29 cm) | toy |
| Irish Setter | 65–75 lb (29–34 kg) | 55–65 lb (25–29 kg) | 26–28 in (66–71 cm) | 24–26 in (61–66 cm) | large |
| Irish Water Spaniel | 55–68 lb (25–31 kg) | 45–58 lb (20–26 kg) | 22–24 in (56–61 cm) | 21–23 in (53–58 cm) | large |
| Irish Wolfhound | 120–155 lb (54–70 kg) | 105–130 lb (48–59 kg) | 32–35 in (81–89 cm) | 30–33 in (76–84 cm) | giant |
| Italian Greyhound | 7–14 lb (3–6 kg) | 7–14 lb (3–6 kg) | 13–15 in (33–38 cm) | 13–15 in (33–38 cm) | toy |
| Jack Russell Terrier * | 11–17 lb (5–8 kg) | 11–17 lb (5–8 kg) | 10–15 in (25–38 cm) | 10–15 in (25–38 cm) | small |
| Japanese Chin | 7–11 lb (3–5 kg) | 7–11 lb (3–5 kg) | 8–11 in (20–28 cm) | 8–11 in (20–28 cm) | toy |
| Kangal Shepherd Dog * | 110–145 lb (50–66 kg) | 90–130 lb (41–59 kg) | 29–33 in (74–84 cm) | 27–31 in (69–79 cm) | giant |
| Keeshond | 35–45 lb (16–20 kg) | 35–45 lb (16–20 kg) | 17–19 in (43–48 cm) | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) | medium |
| Kerry Blue Terrier | 33–40 lb (15–18 kg) | 30–37 lb (14–17 kg) | 18.0–19.5 in (46–50 cm) | 17.5–19.0 in (44–48 cm) | medium |
| Labradoodle * | 55–65 lb (25–29 kg) | 50–60 lb (23–27 kg) | 22–24 in (56–61 cm) | 21–23 in (53–58 cm) | large |
| Labrador Retriever | 65–80 lb (29–36 kg) | 55–70 lb (25–32 kg) | 22.5–24.5 in (57–62 cm) | 21.5–23.5 in (55–60 cm) | large |
| Lagotto Romagnolo | 29–35 lb (13–16 kg) | 24–31 lb (11–14 kg) | 17–19 in (43–48 cm) | 16–18 in (41–46 cm) | medium |
| Leonberger | 110–170 lb (50–77 kg) | 90–140 lb (41–64 kg) | 28.0–31.5 in (71–80 cm) | 25.5–29.5 in (65–75 cm) | giant |
| Lhasa Apso | 12–18 lb (5–8 kg) | 12–18 lb (5–8 kg) | 10–11 in (25–28 cm) | 9–10 in (23–25 cm) | small |
| Maltese | 4–7 lb (2–3 kg) | 4–7 lb (2–3 kg) | 7–9 in (18–23 cm) | 7–9 in (18–23 cm) | toy |
| Maltipoo * | 5–20 lb (2–9 kg) | 5–20 lb (2–9 kg) | 8–14 in (20–36 cm) | 8–14 in (20–36 cm) | small |
| Manchester Terrier | 12–22 lb (5–10 kg) | 12–22 lb (5–10 kg) | 15–16 in (38–41 cm) | 15–16 in (38–41 cm) | small |
| Mastiff | 160–230 lb (73–104 kg) | 120–170 lb (54–77 kg) | 30–33 in (76–84 cm) | 27.5–30.0 in (70–76 cm) | giant |
| Miniature American Shepherd | 20–40 lb (9–18 kg) | 20–40 lb (9–18 kg) | 14–18 in (36–46 cm) | 13–17 in (33–43 cm) | medium |
| Miniature Bull Terrier | 18–28 lb (8–13 kg) | 18–28 lb (8–13 kg) | 10–14 in (25–36 cm) | 10–14 in (25–36 cm) | medium |
| Miniature Dachshund | 8–11 lb (4–5 kg) | 8–11 lb (4–5 kg) | 5–6 in (13–15 cm) | 5–6 in (13–15 cm) | toy |
| Miniature Pinscher | 8–10 lb (4–5 kg) | 8–10 lb (4–5 kg) | 10.0–12.5 in (25–32 cm) | 10.0–12.5 in (25–32 cm) | toy |
| Miniature Poodle | 10–15 lb (5–7 kg) | 10–15 lb (5–7 kg) | 10–15 in (25–38 cm) | 10–15 in (25–38 cm) | small |
| Miniature Schnauzer | 11–20 lb (5–9 kg) | 11–20 lb (5–9 kg) | 12–14 in (30–36 cm) | 12–14 in (30–36 cm) | small |
| Mudi | 18–29 lb (8–13 kg) | 18–29 lb (8–13 kg) | 15.0–18.5 in (38–47 cm) | 15.0–18.5 in (38–47 cm) | medium |
| Neapolitan Mastiff | 130–155 lb (59–70 kg) | 110–130 lb (50–59 kg) | 26–31 in (66–79 cm) | 24–29 in (61–74 cm) | giant |
| Newfoundland | 130–150 lb (59–68 kg) | 100–120 lb (45–54 kg) | 27–29 in (69–74 cm) | 25–27 in (64–69 cm) | giant |
| Norfolk Terrier | 11–12 lb (5–5 kg) | 11–12 lb (5–5 kg) | 9–10 in (23–25 cm) | 9–10 in (23–25 cm) | toy |
| Norwegian Elkhound | 50–60 lb (23–27 kg) | 43–53 lb (20–24 kg) | 19.5–21.5 in (50–55 cm) | 18.5–20.5 in (47–52 cm) | large |
| Norwich Terrier | 11–13 lb (5–6 kg) | 11–13 lb (5–6 kg) | 9–10 in (23–25 cm) | 9–10 in (23–25 cm) | toy |
| Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever | 35–50 lb (16–23 kg) | 35–50 lb (16–23 kg) | 18–21 in (46–53 cm) | 17–20 in (43–51 cm) | medium |
| Old English Sheepdog | 60–100 lb (27–45 kg) | 60–100 lb (27–45 kg) | 22–25 in (56–64 cm) | 21–24 in (53–61 cm) | large |
| Papillon | 5–10 lb (2–5 kg) | 5–10 lb (2–5 kg) | 8–11 in (20–28 cm) | 8–11 in (20–28 cm) | toy |
| Parson Russell Terrier | 13–17 lb (6–8 kg) | 13–17 lb (6–8 kg) | 13–15 in (33–38 cm) | 12–14 in (30–36 cm) | small |
| Pekingese | 8–14 lb (4–6 kg) | 8–14 lb (4–6 kg) | 6–9 in (15–23 cm) | 6–9 in (15–23 cm) | toy |
| Pembroke Welsh Corgi | 24–30 lb (11–14 kg) | 22–28 lb (10–13 kg) | 10–12 in (25–30 cm) | 10–12 in (25–30 cm) | medium |
| Pointer | 55–75 lb (25–34 kg) | 45–65 lb (20–29 kg) | 25–28 in (64–71 cm) | 23–26 in (58–66 cm) | large |
| Pomeranian | 3–7 lb (1–3 kg) | 3–7 lb (1–3 kg) | 6–7 in (15–18 cm) | 6–7 in (15–18 cm) | toy |
| Pomsky * | 20–30 lb (9–14 kg) | 20–30 lb (9–14 kg) | 10–15 in (25–38 cm) | 10–15 in (25–38 cm) | medium |
| Portuguese Water Dog | 42–60 lb (19–27 kg) | 35–50 lb (16–23 kg) | 20–23 in (51–58 cm) | 17–21 in (43–53 cm) | medium |
| Presa Canario * | 84–110 lb (38–50 kg) | 84–110 lb (38–50 kg) | 22–26 in (56–66 cm) | 22–26 in (56–66 cm) | giant |
| Pug | 14–18 lb (6–8 kg) | 14–18 lb (6–8 kg) | 10–13 in (25–33 cm) | 10–13 in (25–33 cm) | small |
| Puggle * | 15–30 lb (7–14 kg) | 15–30 lb (7–14 kg) | 13–15 in (33–38 cm) | 13–15 in (33–38 cm) | medium |
| Rat Terrier | 10–25 lb (5–11 kg) | 10–25 lb (5–11 kg) | 10–18 in (25–46 cm) | 10–18 in (25–46 cm) | small |
| Redbone Coonhound | 45–70 lb (20–32 kg) | 45–70 lb (20–32 kg) | 22–27 in (56–69 cm) | 21–26 in (53–66 cm) | large |
| Rhodesian Ridgeback | 80–90 lb (36–41 kg) | 65–75 lb (29–34 kg) | 25–27 in (64–69 cm) | 24–26 in (61–66 cm) | large |
| Rottweiler | 95–135 lb (43–61 kg) | 80–100 lb (36–45 kg) | 24–27 in (61–69 cm) | 22–25 in (56–64 cm) | giant |
| Russell Terrier | 9–15 lb (4–7 kg) | 9–15 lb (4–7 kg) | 10–12 in (25–30 cm) | 10–12 in (25–30 cm) | toy |
| Saint Bernard | 140–180 lb (64–82 kg) | 120–140 lb (54–64 kg) | 28–30 in (71–76 cm) | 26–28 in (66–71 cm) | giant |
| Samoyed | 45–65 lb (20–29 kg) | 35–50 lb (16–23 kg) | 21.0–23.5 in (53–60 cm) | 19–21 in (48–53 cm) | medium |
| Schipperke | 10–16 lb (5–7 kg) | 10–16 lb (5–7 kg) | 11–13 in (28–33 cm) | 10–12 in (25–30 cm) | small |
| Scottish Terrier | 19–22 lb (9–10 kg) | 18–21 lb (8–10 kg) | 9.5–10.5 in (24–27 cm) | 9.5–10.5 in (24–27 cm) | small |
| Shetland Sheepdog | 15–25 lb (7–11 kg) | 15–25 lb (7–11 kg) | 13–16 in (33–41 cm) | 13–16 in (33–41 cm) | small |
| Shiba Inu | 21–25 lb (10–11 kg) | 15–19 lb (7–9 kg) | 14.5–16.5 in (37–42 cm) | 13.5–15.5 in (34–39 cm) | small |
| Shih Tzu | 9–16 lb (4–7 kg) | 9–16 lb (4–7 kg) | 9.0–10.5 in (23–27 cm) | 9.0–10.5 in (23–27 cm) | small |
| Shih-poo * | 8–18 lb (4–8 kg) | 8–18 lb (4–8 kg) | 8–15 in (20–38 cm) | 8–15 in (20–38 cm) | small |
| Siberian Husky | 45–60 lb (20–27 kg) | 35–50 lb (16–23 kg) | 21.0–23.5 in (53–60 cm) | 20–22 in (51–56 cm) | medium |
| Silky Terrier | 8–11 lb (4–5 kg) | 8–11 lb (4–5 kg) | 9–10 in (23–25 cm) | 9–10 in (23–25 cm) | toy |
| Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier | 35–40 lb (16–18 kg) | 30–35 lb (14–16 kg) | 18–19 in (46–48 cm) | 17–18 in (43–46 cm) | medium |
| Spinone Italiano | 75–86 lb (34–39 kg) | 62–66 lb (28–30 kg) | 23–27 in (58–69 cm) | 22–25 in (56–64 cm) | large |
| Staffordshire Bull Terrier | 28–38 lb (13–17 kg) | 24–34 lb (11–15 kg) | 14–16 in (36–41 cm) | 14–16 in (36–41 cm) | medium |
| Standard Poodle | 60–70 lb (27–32 kg) | 40–50 lb (18–23 kg) | 20–26 in (51–66 cm) | 18–24 in (46–61 cm) | large |
| Standard Schnauzer | 35–50 lb (16–23 kg) | 30–45 lb (14–20 kg) | 18.5–19.5 in (47–50 cm) | 17.5–18.5 in (44–47 cm) | medium |
| Tibetan Mastiff | 90–150 lb (41–68 kg) | 70–120 lb (32–54 kg) | 26–30 in (66–76 cm) | 24–28 in (61–71 cm) | giant |
| Tibetan Spaniel | 9–15 lb (4–7 kg) | 9–15 lb (4–7 kg) | 9–11 in (23–28 cm) | 9–11 in (23–28 cm) | toy |
| Tibetan Terrier | 20–30 lb (9–14 kg) | 18–26 lb (8–12 kg) | 15–17 in (38–43 cm) | 14–16 in (36–41 cm) | medium |
| Toy Fox Terrier | 4–9 lb (2–4 kg) | 4–9 lb (2–4 kg) | 8.5–11.5 in (22–29 cm) | 8.5–11.5 in (22–29 cm) | toy |
| Toy Poodle | 4–6 lb (2–3 kg) | 4–6 lb (2–3 kg) | 8–10 in (20–25 cm) | 8–10 in (20–25 cm) | toy |
| Treeing Walker Coonhound | 50–70 lb (23–32 kg) | 50–70 lb (23–32 kg) | 22–27 in (56–69 cm) | 20–25 in (51–64 cm) | large |
| Vizsla | 55–60 lb (25–27 kg) | 44–55 lb (20–25 kg) | 22–24 in (56–61 cm) | 21–23 in (53–58 cm) | large |
| Weimaraner | 70–90 lb (32–41 kg) | 55–75 lb (25–34 kg) | 25–27 in (64–69 cm) | 23–25 in (58–64 cm) | large |
| Welsh Terrier | 18–22 lb (8–10 kg) | 16–20 lb (7–9 kg) | 14.5–15.5 in (37–39 cm) | 14–15 in (36–38 cm) | small |
| West Highland White Terrier | 15–20 lb (7–9 kg) | 15–20 lb (7–9 kg) | 10.5–11.5 in (27–29 cm) | 9.5–10.5 in (24–27 cm) | small |
| Whippet | 25–40 lb (11–18 kg) | 25–40 lb (11–18 kg) | 19–22 in (48–56 cm) | 18–21 in (46–53 cm) | medium |
| Wire Fox Terrier | 16–20 lb (7–9 kg) | 15–17 lb (7–8 kg) | 14.5–15.5 in (37–39 cm) | 13.5–14.5 in (34–37 cm) | small |
| Wirehaired Pointing Griffon | 50–70 lb (23–32 kg) | 35–50 lb (16–23 kg) | 22–24 in (56–61 cm) | 20–22 in (51–56 cm) | large |
| Wirehaired Vizsla | 55–65 lb (25–29 kg) | 45–55 lb (20–25 kg) | 23–25 in (58–64 cm) | 21.5–23.0 in (55–58 cm) | large |
| Xoloitzcuintli | 10–55 lb (5–25 kg) | 10–55 lb (5–25 kg) | 10–23 in (25–58 cm) | 10–23 in (25–58 cm) | medium |
| Yorkshire Terrier | 4–7 lb (2–3 kg) | 4–7 lb (2–3 kg) | 7–8 in (18–20 cm) | 7–8 in (18–20 cm) | toy |
Breed standard vs your dog's ideal weight
A breed standard is a target for the show ring, and real dogs spread well beyond it. In the growth records of healthy purebred dogs we analysed for our puppy tools (US vet clinics, dogs in normal body condition at 2 to 3 years), 8 in 10 adults weighed between about 78% and 124% of their breed's typical weight. A healthy dog can sit well outside its breed's published range simply because of its frame.
So use the chart as a sanity check, not a verdict. If your dog is outside the range, look at its body condition: ribs you can feel easily under a thin layer of fat, a waist from above and a tucked belly from the side mean a healthy weight for that dog. Vets score this on a 9-point scale, and our body condition score checker and ideal weight calculator turn it into a target weight.
Why males and females have different ranges
Of the 162 breeds in this chart, 82 have separate weight ranges for males and females, and in 82 of those the males are heavier: the middle of the male range is typically about 18% above the middle of the female range. The other 80 breeds give a single range for both sexes. Compare your dog with the range for its own sex.
What about mixed breeds?
Mixed breeds and designer crosses have no standard. If you know the parents, their adult weights are a useful clue, and our mixed breed size calculator turns two parent breeds or weights into a likely range. For a puppy, the puppy weight calculator works from its own weight and age, which beats any breed guess. For an adult mixed breed, body condition is the only reliable yardstick.
Frequently asked questions
How much should my dog weigh?
The breed standard gives a starting range, but the right weight for your dog depends on its frame. The best test is its body condition: ribs easy to feel under a thin layer of fat and a visible waist. Our ideal weight calculator turns your dog's weight and body condition score into a target.
Where do these breed weights come from?
From the American Kennel Club's breed pages, which follow each breed's official standard. Breeds the AKC does not recognize use another kennel club's or breed club's standard, and designer crosses such as doodles have no standard, so their ranges are estimates.
My dog weighs more than its breed standard. Is it overweight?
Not necessarily. Many pet dogs are bigger or smaller than the show standard and perfectly lean. Check the ribs, waist and belly tuck with our body condition score checker; if the score is 6 or more, your dog is carrying extra fat whatever the standard says.
How do I measure my dog's height?
Breed standards measure height at the withers, the highest point of the shoulder blades. Stand your dog square on a level floor, lay a ruler or book flat across the shoulders, and measure from the floor to the underside of it.
When does a puppy reach its adult weight?
Small breeds are close to adult weight at about a year, while large and giant breeds keep growing for up to two years. Our puppy weight calculator estimates your puppy's adult weight from its current weight and age.
Sources
- American Kennel Club: Dog breeds (breed pages with height and weight)
- Salt C, Morris PJ, German AJ, et al. Growth standard charts for monitoring bodyweight in dogs of different sizes. PLOS ONE, 2017 (open data)
- WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee: Body condition score chart (dogs)
- AAHA 2021 Nutrition and Weight Management Guidelines: Screening evaluation
Related tools
- Puppy weight calculatorEnter your puppy's weight and age to estimate its adult weight, with the range most puppies like it end up in.
- Puppy growth chartPick a breed or expected adult weight to see typical puppy weights month by month, with the normal range.
- Body condition score checkerAnswer four hands-on checks (ribs, waist, belly, tail base) to get your dog's 1-9 body condition score and body fat.
- Ideal weight calculatorEnter your dog's weight and body condition score to get its ideal weight and how much to lose or gain.
- Dog weight loss calculatorEnter weight and body condition score or a target to get daily calories, a safe weekly pace and how many weeks it takes.
- Dog weight gain calculatorEnter an underweight dog's weight and body condition score to get a target, daily calories and a slow refeeding plan if needed.