Large Breed Puppy Growth Charts
Large breeds grow for a long time, and steady matters more than fast. Most large puppies approach adult weight around 18 months, gaining quickly early on and then filling out slowly.
Most large breeds approach adult weight around 18 months. Rapid early growth stresses developing joints, so keep gains steady.
Estimate your large puppy's adult weight
Large breed growth charts
- Akita growth chart
- Alaskan Malamute growth chart
- Belgian Malinois growth chart
- Belgian Tervuren growth chart
- Bernedoodle growth chart
- Boxer growth chart
- Collie growth chart
- Dalmatian growth chart
- Doberman Pinscher growth chart
- Dogo Argentino growth chart
- German Shepherd growth chart
- German Shorthaired Pointer growth chart
- Golden Retriever growth chart
- Goldendoodle growth chart
- Labradoodle growth chart
- Labrador Retriever growth chart
- Old English Sheepdog growth chart
- Rhodesian Ridgeback growth chart
- Rottweiler growth chart
- Vizsla growth chart
- Weimaraner growth chart
Large puppy growth FAQ
How much should a large breed puppy weigh?
Adult large breeds typically weigh between 50 and 90 lb. Males are usually heavier than females. Enter your puppy’s measurements in the calculator for a personal range.
When do large breed puppies stop growing?
Most large puppies reach adult weight around 18 months, and may keep adding muscle into their second year. Slow, steady growth is the healthy pattern.
Should large puppies grow as fast as possible?
No. Controlled, steady growth protects developing joints in large breeds. Feed a large-breed puppy formula in measured meals and ask your vet to review the growth curve.
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Use the puppy weight calculator to estimate your puppy's adult weight from their current age and weight.