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This huge difference in size means that there is no 'one-size-fits-all' calculation for estimating a puppy's adult weight.Ī pup reaches his full height before he reaches his full weight. Again, this is more likely in large or giant breeds, and delaying the spay/neuter until 9 months, or even later, may avoid this possibility.ĭogs come in a wider variety of sizes and appearances than any other species on our planet. Spaying or neutering your puppy can also affect growth and early altering may slow down, or reduce, muscle development and decrease appetite. There is no such thing as the 'average' puppy! on these pages as guidelines but don't expect your pup to meet the numbers, or line graph, exactly.
This size difference is often more pronounced in large and giant breeds, but can be seen across the board.Įven purebred puppies from the same litter grow and develop at different rates. Female dogs are usually smaller than males, both in terms of height and weight, but of course there are exceptions. Gender plays a part in a puppy's adult size. Although the tips on this page (and the graphs on my Puppy Weight Chart page) can help you get a rough idea of how big your puppy may be as an adult, there are no guarantees.