German Shepherd Growth Chart

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German Shepherd Growth Chart

German Shepherd Growth Chart

Since all dogs differ in terms of genetics and environment, the chart data are approximated.

A German Shepherd dam will normally whelp (give birth to) between six and eight puppies. While there are exceptions, at this litter size, the puppies will normally be about 1% of the mother's pre-pregnancy weight.

A healthy large breed puppy will normally double her birth weight during the first week. This is followed by a consistent weight gain of 5-10%. And moderates to an ultimate weight of around 70 times the puppy's birth weight.

German Shepherds normally reach physical maturity at 18-24 months. Curiously, some Eastern European lines mature more slowly and do not reach full maturity until 36 months of age. Their growth rate slows noticeably at 6 months and continues minimally after 12.

German Shepherd Dog Height & Weight Standards

Males:

Height at the wither 60 cm to 65 cm (23.62 inches - 25.59 inches)
Weight 30 kg to 40 kg. (66.14 pounds - 88.18 pounds; Midrange = 77 pounds)

Females:

Height at the wither 55 cm to 60 cm (21.65 inches - 23.62 inches)
Weight 22 kg - 32 kg (48.5 pounds - 70.55 pounds; Midrange = 59.5 pounds)

(Length of torso exceeds height at the withers by 10-17%.)

Ref.: German Shepherd Dog F.C.I. Standard, MO. 166/23.03.1991/D

German Shepherd Growth Chart by Weight & Age

	MALE			FEMALE
Age in Mos	Kilogram (kg.)	Pound (lb.)	% of Total	Kilogram (kg.)	Pound (lb.)
1	4.2	9.2	12.10	3.3	7.2
2	9.0	19.9	26.18	7.5	16.6
3	14.2	31.3	41.18	12.1	26.7
4	19.0	41.8	55	16.4	36.2
5	22.9	50.6	66.57	20.0	44.0
6	26.1	57.4	75.52	22.7	50.1
7	28.4	62.6	82.36	24.7	54.4
8	30.1	66.4	87.36	26.1	57.5
9	31.5	69.4	91.31	27.1	59.7
10	32.7	72.0	94.73	27.9	61.5
11	33.7	74.3	97.76	28.6	63.1
12	34.5	76.0	100	29.1	64.2

Again, these are approximations and your own puppy growth chart may not absolutely reflect these numbers. If you have any doubt that your puppy is not changing according to the above German Shepherd growth chart, the best thing to do would be to contact your trusted vet.

If you are providing adequate exercise and quality dog food, your German Shepherd should have no trouble reaching her full potential.

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