How much should my dog weigh based on their breed?

Breed weight ranges vary enormously — from 1.5–3 kg for Chihuahuas to 50–100+ kg for Mastiffs. However, breed standards give ranges, not exact numbers. Individual dogs vary by gender (males are typically 10–15% heavier), genetics, frame size, and muscle mass. If your dog is within the breed range and has a BCS of 4–5, they're at a healthy weight regardless of where they fall in the range. Browse our breed weight chart at /breeds for specific ranges and links to breed-specific calorie calculators.

What if my mixed breed dog's weight doesn't match any breed standard?

For mixed breeds, estimate adult weight based on the dominant breed or the average of the parent breeds' weight ranges. Then rely on Body Condition Score rather than a specific weight number to assess health. A mixed breed at a healthy BCS of 4–5 is at a healthy weight — regardless of whether they match a breed chart. Our calorie calculator at /calorie works for any dog weight, purebred or mixed.

Is my large breed dog overweight if they exceed the breed weight range?

Not necessarily. Breed weight ranges are guidelines, not hard limits. A muscular male Labrador at the top of the range with visible ribs and a clear waist is likely healthy. However, if your dog exceeds the upper range AND has a BCS above 5 (ribs hard to feel, no visible waist), they're carrying excess weight. Large breeds are especially prone to joint problems from extra weight — even 5% over ideal can significantly increase arthritis risk.

Dog Weight Chart: Ideal Weight for 150+ Breeds

Quick Answer: Dog Weight Classification by Size

Veterinary consensus classification:

Size Category	Weight Range	Example Breeds
Toy	0–5kg	Chihuahua (2-3kg), Yorkshire Terrier (3kg)
Small	5-10kg	Beagle (9-11kg), French Bulldog (8-13kg)
Medium	10-25kg	Border Collie (14-20kg), Cocker Spaniel (12-15kg)
Large	25-45kg	Labrador (25-36kg), Golden Retriever (25-34kg)
Giant	Over 45kg	Great Dane (50-70kg), St. Bernard (60-80kg)

Why size matters:

Small dogs: faster metabolism, need calorie-dense food
Large dogs: slower growth, need joint-support nutrition
Giant dogs: 18-24 month growth period vs 12 months for small breeds

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Why Breed Weight Charts Matter (And Why They're Not Enough)

Breed weight charts give you a target range, but they don't tell you whether your specific dog is healthy at that weight. A stocky male Labrador at 34 kg might be ideal, while a lean female at 25 kg might also be ideal.

The chart is a starting point. Your dog's Body Condition Score is the real answer.

That said, knowing the breed standard range helps you:

Spot significant underweight or overweight issues early
Set realistic weight targets for weight management plans
Understand what's normal for your dog's breed

Dog Weight Chart by Breed Size

The table below shows ideal weight ranges for all 152 breeds, organized by size category. Click any breed name to see their detailed weight guide and calorie calculator.

Toy Breeds (Under 5 kg)

21 breeds

Breed	Weight (kg)	Weight (lbs)
Chihuahua	1.5–3	3.3–6.6
Yorkshire Terrier	2–3.5	4.4–7.7
Maltese	1.5–3	3.3–6.6
Pomeranian	1.5–3	3.3–6.6
Toy Poodle	3–4.5	6.6–9.9
Shih Tzu	4–7	8.8–15.4
Papillon	2–4.5	4.4–9.9
Havanese	3–6	6.6–13.2
Italian Greyhound	3–6	6.6–13.2
Chinese Crested	2.5–5.5	5.5–12.1
Affenpinscher	3–4.5	6.6–9.9
Brussels Griffon	3.5–4.5	7.7–9.9
Japanese Chin	2–4.5	4.4–9.9
Pekingese	4–6.5	8.8–14.3
Pug	6–9	13.2–19.8
Bichon Frise	5–8	11–17.6
Miniature Poodle	5–8	11–17.6
Miniature Pinscher	3.6–4.5	7.9–9.9
Biewer Terrier	1.8–3.6	4–7.9
Coton de Tulear	3.5–6.5	7.7–14.3
Maltipoo	2–6	4.4–13.2

⚠️ Even 0.5 kg of excess weight is significant when ideal weight is only 2–3 kg. That's the human equivalent of gaining 15–20 lbs.

Small Breeds (5–12 kg)

28 breeds

Breed	Weight (kg)	Weight (lbs)
Beagle	9–11	19.8–24.3
French Bulldog	8–14	17.6–30.9
Dachshund	7–14	15.4–30.9
Pembroke Welsh Corgi	10–14	22–30.9
Boston Terrier	4.5–11	9.9–24.3
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	6–8	13.2–17.6
Shiba Inu	8–11	17.6–24.3
Miniature Schnauzer	5–7	11–15.4
West Highland White Terrier	6–9	13.2–19.8
Lhasa Apso	5–8	11–17.6
Scottish Terrier	8–10	17.6–22
Shetland Sheepdog	6–12	13.2–26.5
Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)	10–17	22–37.5
Cocker Spaniel	9–14	19.8–30.9
English Cocker Spaniel	12–16	26.5–35.3
Border Terrier	5–7	11–15.4
Norwich Terrier	5–6	11–13.2
Norfolk Terrier	5–6	11–13.2
Cairn Terrier	6–8	13.2–17.6
Dandie Dinmont Terrier	8–11	17.6–24.3
Bedlington Terrier	8–10	17.6–22
Silky Terrier	4–5	8.8–11
Smooth Fox Terrier	7–8	15.4–17.6
Wire Fox Terrier	7–8	15.4–17.6
Staffordshire Bull Terrier	11–17	24.3–37.5
Russell Terrier	4–7	8.8–15.4
Cavapoo	5–11	11–24.3
Cockapoo	5–11	11–24.3

⚠️ French Bulldogs and Pugs are particularly prone to obesity due to their stocky build masking excess weight.

Medium Breeds (12–25 kg)

50 breeds

Breed	Weight (kg)	Weight (lbs)
Bulldog	18–25	39.7–55.1
Standard Poodle	20–32	44.1–70.5
Border Collie	14–20	30.9–44.1
Australian Shepherd	16–22	35.3–48.5
English Bulldog	18–25	39.7–55.1
Brittany	14–18	30.9–39.7
Basset Hound	18–30	39.7–66.1
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier	14–18	30.9–39.7
Bull Terrier	23–32	50.7–70.5
Airedale Terrier	23–32	50.7–70.5
German Shorthaired Pointer	20–32	44.1–70.5
English Springer Spaniel	18–25	39.7–55.1
Welsh Springer Spaniel	16–20	35.3–44.1
Field Spaniel	16–25	35.3–55.1
Clumber Spaniel	25–36	55.1–79.4
Sussex Spaniel	16–23	35.3–50.7
American Water Spaniel	11–18	24.3–39.7
Irish Water Spaniel	20–30	44.1–66.1
Portuguese Water Dog	16–27	35.3–59.5
Samoyed	16–29	35.3–63.9
Chow Chow	20–32	44.1–70.5
Keeshond	15–20	33.1–44.1
Schipperke	5–8	11–17.6
Briard	30–40	66.1–88.2
Collie	27–34	59.5–75
Bearded Collie	18–25	39.7–55.1
Puli	10–16	22–35.3
Komondor	36–45	79.4–99.2
Saluki	18–30	39.7–66.1
Whippet	9–15	19.8–33.1
Basenji	10–12	22–26.5
Pharaoh Hound	18–30	39.7–66.1
Ibizan Hound	20–30	44.1–66.1
Norwegian Elkhound	20–25	44.1–55.1
Norwegian Lundehund	6–8	13.2–17.6
Finnish Spitz	10–16	22–35.3
Spanish Water Dog	14–22	30.9–48.5
Catalan Sheepdog	18–26	39.7–57.3
Pyrenean Shepherd	15–22	33.1–48.5
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen	15–20	33.1–44.1
Dalmatian	20–32	44.1–70.5
Kerry Blue Terrier	13–18	28.7–39.7
Standard Schnauzer	14–20	30.9–44.1
English Toy Spaniel	3.5–6	7.7–13.2
Skeeter Terrier	14–18	30.9–39.7
Miniature American Shepherd	9–18	19.8–39.7
Boykin Spaniel	11–18	24.3–39.7
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	16–23	35.3–50.7
Goldendoodle	14–32	30.9–70.5
Aussiedoodle	18–32	39.7–70.5

⚠️ Medium breeds often gain weight gradually — owners don't notice until the dog is 10–15% overweight.

Large Breeds (25–45 kg)

36 breeds

Breed	Weight (kg)	Weight (lbs)
Labrador Retriever	25–36	55.1–79.4
Golden Retriever	25–34	55.1–75
German Shepherd	22–40	48.5–88.2
Boxer	25–34	55.1–75
Siberian Husky	16–27	35.3–59.5
Doberman Pinscher	30–40	66.1–88.2
Australian Cattle Dog	15–22	33.1–48.5
Vizsla	20–30	44.1–66.1
Weimaraner	25–40	55.1–88.2
American Staffordshire Terrier	18–32	39.7–70.5
Rhodesian Ridgeback	29–41	63.9–90.4
Belgian Malinois	18–36	39.7–79.4
Belgian Shepherd	20–34	44.1–75
Belgian Tervuren	20–34	44.1–75
Belgian Groenendael	20–34	44.1–75
Dutch Shepherd	20–30	44.1–66.1
German Wirehaired Pointer	23–32	50.7–70.5
Pointer	20–30	44.1–66.1
English Setter	20–36	44.1–79.4
Irish Setter	27–32	59.5–70.5
Gordon Setter	20–36	44.1–79.4
Curly Coated Retriever	25–40	55.1–88.2
Flat Coated Retriever	25–36	55.1–79.4
Chesapeake Bay Retriever	25–36	55.1–79.4
English Foxhound	25–34	55.1–75
American Foxhound	20–30	44.1–66.1
Giant Schnauzer	25–41	55.1–90.4
Dogo Argentino	35–45	77.2–99.2
Greyhound	25–40	55.1–88.2
Scottish Deerhound	28–45	61.7–99.2
Borzoi	34–48	75–105.8
Afghan Hound	20–27	44.1–59.5
Old English Sheepdog	27–45	59.5–99.2
Labradoodle	23–32	50.7–70.5
Bernedoodle	32–41	70.5–90.4
Sheepadoodle	27–36	59.5–79.4

⚠️ These dogs are strong enough that weight gain doesn't immediately slow them down — so owners often don't notice until the dog is significantly overweight.

Giant Breeds (45+ kg)

33 breeds

Breed	Weight (kg)	Weight (lbs)
Rottweiler	35–60	77.2–132.3
Black Russian Terrier	36–59	79.4–130.1
Cane Corso	40–60	88.2–132.3
Estrela Mountain Dog	30–60	66.1–132.3
Spanish Mastiff	50–90	110.2–198.4
Broholmer	40–70	88.2–154.3
Great Dane	45–90	99.2–198.4
Mastiff	54–113	119–249.1
Newfoundland	45–70	99.2–154.3
Bernese Mountain Dog	32–55	70.5–121.3
Irish Wolfhound	48–82	105.8–180.8
Saint Bernard	54–82	119–180.8
Great Pyrenees	45–68	99.2–149.9
Akita	32–59	70.5–130.1
Alaskan Malamute	34–39	75–86
Bloodhound	36–50	79.4–110.2
Leonberger	45–77	99.2–169.8
Neapolitan Mastiff	50–70	110.2–154.3
Tibetan Mastiff	36–73	79.4–160.9
Dogue de Bordeaux	45–68	99.2–149.9
English Mastiff	79–100	174.2–220.5
Bullmastiff	41–59	90.4–130.1
Caucasian Shepherd Dog	45–100	99.2–220.5
Kangal Shepherd Dog	40–70	88.2–154.3
Anatolian Shepherd	36–68	79.4–149.9
Kuvasz	32–68	70.5–149.9
Brazilian Mastiff (Fila Brasileiro)	40–90	88.2–198.4
Tosa	36–90	79.4–198.4
Landseer	45–70	99.2–154.3
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog	36–64	79.4–141.1
Slovak Cuvac	30–45	66.1–99.2
Carpathian Shepherd Dog	35–50	77.2–110.2
Pyrenean Mastiff	55–80	121.3–176.4

⚠️ These breeds have the shortest lifespans and the most to lose from excess weight. Every extra kilogram adds significant stress to already-vulnerable joints.

How to Use This Chart

Find your dog's breed in the table above
Weigh your dog — at the vet or on a home pet scale (weigh yourself holding the dog, then subtract)
Compare — if your dog is within the range, that's a good start. If above or below, use the tools below
Check BCS — weight alone doesn't tell the full story. A dog at the top of the range with a BCS of 5 is healthier than a dog in the middle with a BCS of 7

Beyond the Chart: What to Do Next

This chart tells you the target range. The next step is understanding whether your dog is actually at a healthy weight:

Check Body Condition Score — 2-minute assessment that's more accurate than weight alone
Calculate daily calories — personalized for your dog's weight, age, and activity level
Get a feeding plan — exact portion sizes based on your dog's food brand
Browse breed detail pages — calorie calculator and weight visualization for 150+ breeds

Important Notes

Weight ranges are based on AKC and FCI breed standards
Individual dogs may fall outside these ranges and still be healthy
Males are typically 10–15% heavier than females within the same breed
Mixed breeds: use the dominant breed's range as a reference, but rely more on BCS
Senior dogs: the lower end of the range is often more appropriate
Always consult your veterinarian for weight concerns, especially sudden changes

Next Steps

Find your breed's detailed weight guide — with calorie calculator
Check your dog's BCS — is their weight healthy?
Calculate exact calorie needs — personalized for your dog

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