Saint Bernard Weight Chart by Age

Giant breed

Saint Bernard puppies grow toward an adult weight of 140.0–180.0 lb (63.5–81.7 kg) (males) and 120.0–140.0 lb (54.4–63.5 kg) (females) under the American Kennel Club standard; the chart below gives the healthy range at each month, by sex.

Quick answers

  • Adults weigh 140.0–180.0 lb (63.5–81.7 kg) (males) and 120.0–140.0 lb (54.4–63.5 kg) (females) under the AKC standard.
  • At 6 months a male is usually 94.3–121.3 lb and a female 82.0–95.6 lb — about 67% of adult weight.
  • At 12 months a Saint Bernard is around 92% of its final weight.
  • Fully grown at roughly 24 months.

Saint Bernard weight chart by age

Middle of the healthy range for a Saint Bernard, by age and sex. A quarter of healthy puppies sit above these figures and a quarter below.
AgeMaleFemale% of adult
2 months25.9–33.3 lb11.8–15.1 kg23.9–27.9 lb10.8–12.6 kg19%
3 months44.8–57.6 lb20.3–26.1 kg40.5–47.2 lb18.4–21.4 kg32%
4 months62.9–80.8 lb28.5–36.7 kg56.0–65.4 lb25.4–29.7 kg45%
5 months80.1–103.0 lb36.3–46.7 kg70.3–82.0 lb31.9–37.2 kg57%
6 months94.3–121.3 lb42.8–55.0 kg82.0–95.6 lb37.2–43.4 kg67%
8 months115.7–148.8 lb52.5–67.5 kg98.8–115.3 lb44.8–52.3 kg83%
10 months125.6–161.5 lb57.0–73.3 kg107.8–125.7 lb48.9–57.0 kg90%
12 months129.0–165.9 lb58.5–75.2 kg109.9–128.2 lb49.9–58.2 kg92%
18 months136.6–175.6 lb61.9–79.6 kg116.6–136.0 lb52.9–61.7 kg98%
24 months140.0–180.0 lb63.5–81.7 kg120.0–140.0 lb54.4–63.5 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, 140 to 180 lb for males and 120 to 140 lb for females, so the two columns above diverge from the first row.

The standard itself sets only a minimum height, so neither range is a limit. A Saint Bernard above or below the chart is not out of standard; whether it is in condition is a question for the ribs and waist.

How a giant breed grows

Saint Bernards reach roughly 19% of adult weight at 2 months, about 45% at 4 months, and around 92% 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 Saint Bernard that looks lanky at 10 months is usually on schedule rather than behind.

Where to go next

Other giant breeds

Frequently asked questions

What is the average weight of a Saint Bernard?

An adult male Saint Bernard weighs 140.0–180.0 lb (63.5–81.7 kg) and an adult female 120.0–140.0 lb (54.4–63.5 kg), according to the American Kennel Club breed standard.

How much should a 3 month old Saint Bernard weigh?

A male is typically 44.8–57.6 lb (20.3–26.1 kg) and a female 40.5–47.2 lb (18.4–21.4 kg) — around 32% of adult weight.

How much should a 4 month old Saint Bernard weigh?

Roughly 62.9–80.8 lb for a male and 56.0–65.4 lb for a female, about 45% of the way to adult weight.

How much does a 6 month old Saint Bernard weigh?

A male is usually 94.3–121.3 lb (42.8–55.0 kg) and a female 82.0–95.6 lb (37.2–43.4 kg).

How much does a 12 month old Saint Bernard weigh?

129.0–165.9 lb for males and 109.9–128.2 lb for females — about 92% of final weight, with the rest filling in over the following months.

How big will my Saint Bernard get?

At 45% 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 Saint Bernard fully grown?

Height is usually settled first; weight keeps filling in until around 24 months. The last 8% of adult weight takes roughly as long as the jump from 3 to 4 months.

Do male and female Saint Bernards weigh different amounts?

Yes, and by enough to matter. Adult males run 140.0–180.0 lb (63.5–81.7 kg) against 120.0–140.0 lb (54.4–63.5 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 Saint Bernard?

A giant 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 Saint Bernard 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 Saint Bernard 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 Saint Bernard 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 Saint Bernard 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 Saint Bernard weigh in kg?

An adult Saint Bernard weighs 63.5–81.7 kg for males and 54.4–63.5 kg for females under the American Kennel Club standard. On the median growth curve a male is 20.3–26.1 kg at 3 months, 42.8–55.0 kg at 6 months and 58.5–75.2 kg at 12 months; a female 18.4–21.4 kg, 37.2–43.4 kg and 49.9–58.2 kg. Every row of the chart above gives kilograms under the pounds.

How much does a female Saint Bernard weigh?

The American Kennel Club standard gives females 120.0–140.0 lb (54.4–63.5 kg). On the female growth curve a female Saint Bernard is about 56.0–65.4 lb at 4 months, 82.0–95.6 lb at 6 months and 109.9–128.2 lb at 12 months, reaching adult weight at around 24 months. The Female column of the chart above gives every month.

How much does a male Saint Bernard weigh?

The American Kennel Club standard gives males 140.0–180.0 lb (63.5–81.7 kg). On the male growth curve a male Saint Bernard is about 62.9–80.8 lb at 4 months, 94.3–121.3 lb at 6 months and 129.0–165.9 lb at 12 months, reaching adult weight at around 24 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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