Small Breed Puppy Growth Charts
Small breeds hit a sweet spot: sturdy enough for active life, compact enough for apartments. Most small puppies finish growing before their first birthday, with steady gains through the middle months.
Most small breeds approach adult weight around 11 months, though muscle tone keeps developing after the frame is set.
Estimate your small puppy's adult weight
Small breed growth charts
- Bichon Frise growth chart
- Border Terrier growth chart
- Boston Terrier growth chart
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel growth chart
- Cavapoo growth chart
- Cockapoo growth chart
- Coton de Tulear growth chart
- French Bulldog growth chart
- Havanese growth chart
- Italian Greyhound growth chart
- Maltipoo growth chart
- Miniature Poodle growth chart
- Miniature Schnauzer growth chart
- Pug growth chart
- Rat Terrier growth chart
- Shetland Sheepdog growth chart
- Shiba Inu growth chart
- Shih Tzu growth chart
- Standard Dachshund growth chart
- Yorkipoo growth chart
Small puppy growth FAQ
How much should a small breed puppy weigh?
Adult small breeds typically weigh between 12 and 25 lb. Enter your puppy’s age and current weight in the calculator for a personal estimate within that range.
When do small breed puppies stop growing?
Most small puppies reach adult weight around 11 months. Growth is fastest in the first 6 months, then tapers noticeably.
Do small puppies need a different feeding approach?
Feed measured meals of a quality puppy food and adjust by body condition. Small breeds gain weight easily, so avoid free-feeding and ask your vet before changing portions.
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Use the puppy weight calculator to estimate your puppy's adult weight from their current age and weight.