Doberman Pinscher Weight Chart by Age

Large breed

Doberman Pinscher puppies grow toward an adult weight of 75.0–100.0 lb (34.0–45.4 kg) (males) and 60.0–90.0 lb (27.2–40.8 kg) (females) under the American Kennel Club standard; the chart below gives the healthy range at each month, by sex.

Quick answers

  • Adults weigh 75.0–100.0 lb (34.0–45.4 kg) (males) and 60.0–90.0 lb (27.2–40.8 kg) (females) under the AKC standard.
  • At 6 months a male is usually 55.3–73.7 lb and a female 44.3–66.5 lb — about 74% of adult weight.
  • At 12 months a Doberman Pinscher is around 94% of its final weight.
  • Fully grown at roughly 18 months.

Doberman Pinscher weight chart by age

Middle of the healthy range for a Doberman Pinscher, by age and sex. A quarter of healthy puppies sit above these figures and a quarter below.
AgeMaleFemale% of adult
2 months17.2–22.9 lb7.8–10.4 kg14.4–21.6 lb6.5–9.8 kg23%
3 months28.3–37.7 lb12.8–17.1 kg23.5–35.2 lb10.7–16.0 kg38%
4 months38.4–51.2 lb17.4–23.2 kg31.5–47.2 lb14.3–21.4 kg51%
5 months47.9–63.9 lb21.7–29.0 kg38.9–58.3 lb17.6–26.4 kg64%
6 months55.3–73.7 lb25.1–33.4 kg44.3–66.5 lb20.1–30.2 kg74%
8 months65.6–87.4 lb29.7–39.7 kg51.8–77.7 lb23.5–35.2 kg87%
10 months69.6–92.9 lb31.6–42.1 kg55.4–83.1 lb25.1–37.7 kg93%
12 months70.6–94.1 lb32.0–42.7 kg56.2–84.3 lb25.5–38.3 kg94%
18 months73.6–98.1 lb33.4–44.5 kg58.5–87.7 lb26.5–39.8 kg98%
24 months75.0–100.0 lb34.0–45.4 kg60.0–90.0 lb27.2–40.8 kg100%

Weigh on the same scale at the same time of day where you can. The trend across several weighings tells you far more than any single row.

Reading the range

The American Kennel Club gives separate ranges for the sexes, 75 to 100 lb for males and 60 to 90 lb for females, so the two columns above diverge from the first row. The ranges overlap by 15 lb, and a big female and a small male can weigh the same.

The breed standard itself sets height only, so the chart’s upper and lower lines are the AKC’s guidance rather than a standard’s limits. A Doberman above the chart is not out of standard; whether it is in condition is a question for the ribs and waist.

How a large breed grows

Doberman Pinschers reach roughly 23% of adult weight at 2 months, about 51% at 4 months, and around 94% at 12 months.

The last stretch is slow: from 12 months to full size takes about as long again as the first year’s final quarter. A Doberman Pinscher that looks lanky at 10 months is usually on schedule rather than behind.

Where to go next

Other large breeds

Frequently asked questions

What is the average weight of a Doberman Pinscher?

An adult male Doberman Pinscher weighs 75.0–100.0 lb (34.0–45.4 kg) and an adult female 60.0–90.0 lb (27.2–40.8 kg), according to the American Kennel Club breed standard.

How much should a 3 month old Doberman Pinscher weigh?

A male is typically 28.3–37.7 lb (12.8–17.1 kg) and a female 23.5–35.2 lb (10.7–16.0 kg) — around 38% of adult weight.

How much should a 4 month old Doberman Pinscher weigh?

Roughly 38.4–51.2 lb for a male and 31.5–47.2 lb for a female, about 51% of the way to adult weight.

How much does a 6 month old Doberman Pinscher weigh?

A male is usually 55.3–73.7 lb (25.1–33.4 kg) and a female 44.3–66.5 lb (20.1–30.2 kg).

How much does a 12 month old Doberman Pinscher weigh?

70.6–94.1 lb for males and 56.2–84.3 lb for females — about 94% of final weight, with the rest filling in over the following months.

How big will my Doberman Pinscher get?

At 51% of adult weight by 4 months, a rough shortcut is to double a four-month weight. The calculator on the home page does this properly, using the growth curve for this size class and returning a range rather than one number.

When is a Doberman Pinscher fully grown?

Height is usually settled first; weight keeps filling in until around 18 months. The last 6% of adult weight takes roughly as long as the jump from 3 to 4 months.

Do male and female Doberman Pinschers weigh different amounts?

Yes, and by enough to matter. Adult males run 75.0–100.0 lb (34.0–45.4 kg) against 60.0–90.0 lb (27.2–40.8 kg) for females. Comparing a female against a chart that does not separate the sexes will usually make her look underweight when she is not.

What size class is a Doberman Pinscher?

A large breed, defined by adult weight. That classification determines the growth curve used here: veterinary research shows dogs of similar adult size grow at similar rates regardless of breed.

Is my Doberman Pinscher puppy underweight if it is below the chart?

Not necessarily. The table shows the middle of the healthy range, so plenty of healthy puppies sit below it. A puppy that is consistently below and not gaining, or that has dropped from a higher line to a lower one, is worth a vet visit. A single reading below the range is not.

How can I tell if my Doberman Pinscher is a healthy weight?

Body condition tells you more than the scale. You should be able to feel the ribs under a thin layer of fat without pressing, see a waist from above, and see the belly tuck up from the side. A dog can sit inside the weight range and still carry too much fat.

Why do Doberman Pinscher growth charts disagree with each other?

Most published charts come from one breeder’s litters or from unsourced rules of thumb, and many do not say whether the figures are for males, females or both. The ranges here come from centile curves fitted to millions of veterinary bodyweight records, scaled to the AKC adult range, and split by sex.

Does neutering change how much a Doberman Pinscher weighs?

The research behind these curves found neutering shifted growth trajectory only slightly, by less than the variation between individual dogs, so separate curves were not needed. Neutering is associated with a higher chance of becoming overweight in adulthood, which is a body condition question rather than a growth chart one.

How much does a Doberman Pinscher weigh in kg?

An adult Doberman Pinscher weighs 34.0–45.4 kg for males and 27.2–40.8 kg for females under the American Kennel Club standard. On the median growth curve a male is 12.8–17.1 kg at 3 months, 25.1–33.4 kg at 6 months and 32.0–42.7 kg at 12 months; a female 10.7–16.0 kg, 20.1–30.2 kg and 25.5–38.3 kg. Every row of the chart above gives kilograms under the pounds.

How much does a female Doberman Pinscher weigh?

The American Kennel Club standard gives females 60.0–90.0 lb (27.2–40.8 kg). On the female growth curve a female Doberman Pinscher is about 31.5–47.2 lb at 4 months, 44.3–66.5 lb at 6 months and 56.2–84.3 lb at 12 months, reaching adult weight at around 18 months. The Female column of the chart above gives every month.

How much does a male Doberman Pinscher weigh?

The American Kennel Club standard gives males 75.0–100.0 lb (34.0–45.4 kg). On the male growth curve a male Doberman Pinscher is about 38.4–51.2 lb at 4 months, 55.3–73.7 lb at 6 months and 70.6–94.1 lb at 12 months, reaching adult weight at around 18 months. The Male column of the chart above gives every month.

Where these numbers come from

Adult weights are the breed standard figures published by the American Kennel Club. The month-by-month ranges are estimates rather than measurements of this breed: they come from growth centile curves built from around 15 million bodyweight records collected at US primary-care veterinary hospitals, published open-access by Salt and colleagues, and scaled to the adult range above.

That research found dogs of similar adult size grow at similar rates regardless of breed, which is what makes the scaling valid. The records were collected between 1994 and 2013 and describe dogs attending veterinary clinics rather than an idealised population.

The derived table, the filtering steps and the known gaps are all published, so the arithmetic here can be checked rather than taken on trust.

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