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How Large Do German Shepherd Dogs Get?
How Large Do German Shepherd Dogs Get? Can you please detail the size of males and female German Shepherds on how large they get compared to their age? For example, a chart how much a male German Shepherd dog weighs at three months, six months, nine months, twelve months, 18 months, 24 months, 30 months, 36 months. The same with female German Shepherd dogs. How much does a female German Shepherd dog weigh at three months, six months, nine months, twelve months, 18 months, 24 months, 30 months, 36 months. When is a German Shepherd dog fully grown and when do they reach full maturity level? Thank you in advance.
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Here’s a detailed growth chart showing how large male and female German Shepherds typically get at various ages and when they reach full maturity.
Male German Shepherd Growth Chart:
Age (Months) Weight (lbs) Weight (kg) Height (in.)
Three months 22 – 30 lbs 10 – 14 kg 9 – 11 inches
Six months 49 – 57 lbs 22 – 26 kg 15 – 18 inches
Nine months 64 – 71 lbs 29 – 32 kg 20 – 23 inches
12 months 71 – 79 lbs 32 – 36 kg 22 – 24 inches
18 months 77 – 84 lbs 35 – 38 kg 24 – 25 inches
24 months 77 – 88 lbs 35 – 40 kg 24 – 25 inches
30 months 79 – 88 lbs 36 – 40 kg 24 – 26 inches
36 months 79 – 88 lbs 36 – 40 kg 24 – 26 inches
Female German Shepherd Growth Chart:
Age (Months) Weight (lbs) Weight (kg) Height (in.)
Three months 17 – 26 lbs 8 – 12 kg 8 – 10 inches
Six months 44 – 49 lbs 20 – 22 kg 14 – 16 inches
Nine months 53 – 59 lbs 24 – 27 kg 18 – 21 inches
12 months 60 – 66 lbs 27 – 30 kg 20 – 22 inches
18 months 62 – 66 lbs 28 – 30 kg 22 – 24 inches
24 months 62 – 66 lbs 28 – 30 kg 22 – 24 inches
30 months 62 – 66 lbs 28 – 30 kg 22 – 24 inches
36 months 62 – 66 lbs 28 – 30 kg 22 – 24 inches
When Is a German Shepherd Fully Grown?
Physical Growth: Most German Shepherds reach their full height by 12 to 18 months, but they may continue to gain muscle mass until they are about 24 to 36 months old. Males are typically larger than females, with males weighing between 77-88 lbs and females weighing 62-66 lbs once fully grown.
Full Maturity: While German Shepherds reach their full size around 24-36 months, they achieve full mental and emotional maturity between 2 and 3 years. During this period, they become more settled and calm.
Key Points:
- Males tend to be larger than females.
- Growth slows significantly after 12 months, with most dogs reaching their full size by 24 months.
- German Shepherds continue to develop muscle mass and reach full maturity up to 3 years of age.
Regular veterinary checkups, proper diet, and exercise will help your dog grow to its full potential.