German Shepherd dogs are medium and large size working dogs breeds mainly used for military and police work. They are known for their intelligence, loyalty and hardworking nature. They are usually used as search and rescue experts, guidance, therapist, explosive detection etc.
Also they are known for their family-friendly behavior and work in various purposes such as performing dogs, guard dogs, show dogs etc. According to AKC, they are the second most popular breed.
People from around the world are very keen to have these dogs as their family pets. They are available in both short and long-haired variations.
So How Much Does A German Shepherd Weigh?
It is no surprise that adult German Shepherds can be really big in size. So their weight can vary. The question is how large they can grow and how much they can weigh? Normally Male shepherds weigh than female shepherds.
On average male German Shepherds weigh around 66 pounds to 88 pounds or 30 kg to 40 kg and female shepherds weigh 49 pounds to 71 pounds or 22 kg to 32 kg.
How Much Does A German Shepherd Eat?
Adult German Shepherds eat 2.5 to 3.5 cups of quality kibble each day depending on their daily activity and weight level.
How Much Do German Shepherd Puppies Weigh?
According to a study average weight of German Shepherd, puppies are around 503 grams or 1.1 pounds during their birth. Their weight range can be from 0.8 pounds to 1.3 pounds or 370 grams or 600 grams at birth.
Male German Shepherd Weight Chart With Height Range
| Age | Weight Range | Percentage Of Adult Weight | Height Range | Percentage Of Adult Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 5.5 – 9 lbs / 2.5 – 4 kg | 10% | 4 – 6” / 11 – 16 cm | 24% |
| 2 month | 16 – 20 lbs / 6 – 9 kg | 22% | 7 – 9” / 17 – 22 cm | 31% |
| 3 month | 22 – 30 lbs / 10 – 14 kg | 40% | 9 – 11” / 23 – 27 cm | 40% |
| 4 month | 35 – 40 lbs / 16 – 18 kg | 50% | 11 – 14” / 29 – 35 cm | 50% |
| 5 month | 40 – 49 lbs / 18 – 22 kg | 60% | 14 – 16” / 35 – 40 cm | 60% |
| 6 month | 49 – 57 lbs / 22 – 26 kg | 70% | 16 – 18” / 41 – 46 cm | 70% |
| 7 month | 57 – 62 lbs / 26 – 28 kg | 80% | 19 – 20” / 47 – 52 cm | 80% |
| 8 month | 62 – 66 lbs / 28 – 30 kg | 85% | 20 – 22” / 51 – 56 cm | 85% |
| 9 month | 64 – 71 lbs / 29 – 32 kg | 90% | 21 – 23” / 54 – 59 cm | 90% |
| 10 month | 66 – 73 lbs / 30 – 33 kg | 92% | 22 – 24” / 55 – 60 cm | 92% |
| 11 month | 66 – 75 lbs / 30 – 34 kg | 95% | 22 – 24” / 57 – 62 cm | 95% |
| 1 year | 71 – 75 lbs / 32 – 34 kg | 95% | 22 – 24” / 57 – 62 cm | 95% |
| 1 ½ year | 71 – 79 lbs / 32 – 36 kg | 98% | 23 – 25” / 59 – 64 cm | 98% |
| 2 year | 71 – 84 lbs / 32 – 38 kg | 98% | 23 – 25” / 59 – 64 cm | 98% |
| 3 year | 79 – 88 lbs / 36 – 40 kg | 100% | 24 – 26” / 60 – 65 cm | 100% |
Female German Shepherd Weight Chart With Height Range
| Age | Weight Range | Percentage Of Adult Weight | Height Range | Percentage Of Adult Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 4.5 – 8 lbs / 2 – 3.5 kg | 10% | 3 – 6” / 8 – 14 cm | 21% |
| 2 month | 11 – 17 lbs / 5 – 7.5 kg | 22% | 6 – 9” / 14 – 22 cm | 30% |
| 3 month | 17 – 26 lbs / 8 – 12 kg | 40% | 8 – 10” / 20 – 25 cm | 40% |
| 4 month | 31 – 35 lbs / 14 – 16 kg | 50% | 10 – 12” / 26 – 31 cm | 50% |
| 5 month | 35 – 44 lbs / 16 – 20 kg | 60% | 12 – 14” / 31 – 36 cm | 60% |
| 6 month | 44 – 49 lbs / 20 – 22 kg | 70% | 15 – 17” / 37 – 42 cm | 70% |
| 7 month | 49 – 53 lbs / 22 – 24 kg | 80% | 17 – 19” / 43 – 48 cm | 80% |
| 8 month | 53 – 57 lbs / 24 – 26 kg | 85% | 18 – 20” / 45 – 50 cm | 85% |
| 9 month | 55 – 60 lbs / 25 – 27 kg | 90% | 19 – 21” / 48 – 53 cm | 90% |
| 10 month | 57 – 62 lbs / 26 – 28 kg | 92% | 19 – 21” / 49 – 54 cm | 92% |
| 11 month | 60 – 64 lbs / 27 – 29 kg | 95% | 20 – 22” / 51 – 56 cm | 95% |
| 1 year | 60 – 64 lbs / 27 – 29 kg | 95% | 20 – 22” / 51 – 56 cm | 95% |
| 1 ½ year | 60 – 66 lbs / 27 – 30 kg | 98% | 21 – 22” / 53 – 55 cm | 98% |
| 2 year | 62 – 66 lbs / 28 – 30 kg | 98% | 21 – 22” / 53 – 57 cm | 98% |
| 3 year | 66 – 70 lbs / 28 – 32 kg | 100% | 22 – 24” / 55 – 60 cm | 100% |
How Many Words Can A German Shepherd Learn?
According to psychologist Stanley Coren, Ph.D. of the University of British Columbia, German Shepherds can easily understand more than 150 words. They intentionally deceive people and other dog breeds to get teats!
How Much Does A German Shepherd Cost?
You can buy a German Shepherd from health tested parents at $1500 to $3000. Although you can buy a puppy for around $200 or more. Note that these prices are without health and temperament tests.
How Long Does A German Shepherd Live?
The average lifespan of German Shepherds is 9 years to 13 years. There are some rare cases in which they can live up to 15 years to 17 years. This depends on dog owners taking care and dogs proper diet, exercise, veterinary care etc. Some dogs live a shorter life because of health problems they encounter and live long by maintaining their good health.
How Much Does A German Shepherd Height In Feet?
The height of German Shepherds is measured based on withers(the highest part of back size). It is part of their right back above shoulders at the base of their neck. When standing this is the tallest point of their body.
Male German Shepherd height can be 24 inches to 26 inches or 60 cm to 65 cm at their shoulder and female German Shepherds height can be around 22 inches to 24 inches or 55 cm to 60 cm at their shoulder. Typically Males are bigger than females but not always.
When Do German Shepherds Stop Growing?
Like other many dogs breeds German Shepherd Dogs are considered fully grown when they are around 18 months old. Although female German Shepherds continue fully grown until they are two years old and males continue fully grown until they are two and a half years of old.
Male dogs are larger in size and require more time to fill their chest and abdomen. Although some of these dog breeds can grow until they are three years old but most of the growth occurs within 24 months.
Fun Facts:
>>German Shepherds were first introduced in the US in the 1900s!
>>In world war 1 and 2, German Shepherds worked alongside German soldiers. In world war 2 they were employed by the US.
>>The power of German Shepherds bite is 238 PSI which is almost like the bite of tiger sharks.
>>First German Shepherd dogs were born in 1889 and bred by Max von Stephanitz who is known as the father of German Shepherd dogs.
>>German Shepherd dogs are known by various names in different countries. In its origin country Germany it is known as “Deutscher Shaferhund”, in Ireland it is known as “Alsatian”.
>>The first dog that aided the blind was a German Shepherd.
>>Filax of Lewanno was a war hero in First World War. In 1917 this dog saved 54 soldier’s life and was honored at Westminster!
