Our German Shepherd Weight and Growth Chart<\/strong> gives you a general idea of what to expect for both female and male GSDs, and you\u2019ll also learn all about the 5 German Shepherd puppy milestones.<\/p>\n\n\n Additionally, our free printable GSD Puppy Growth Tracker<\/a> makes it easy to record your respective puppy\u2019s weight and height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Last but not least, we\u2019ll also provide answers to the following questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re just looking for information on GSDs because you\u2019re contemplating bringing one home, you can use the following three links to find German Shepherd puppies from reputable breeders in the US as well as from GSD rescues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For reputable German Shepherd breeders in Germany, check out the link below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n First things first, let\u2019s start with some basic information about the German Shepherd Dog:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please note that the GSD weight & growth charts below are average numbers of what to expect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally speaking, your GSD puppy shouldn\u2019t grow to be much larger than their parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n That means your breeder should be able to give you a good general idea of your GSD puppy\u2019s expected weight and growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, note that German Shepherds aren\u2019t fully grown until they are about 2 years old, that\u2019s why monitoring German Shepherd weight and growth throughout that time is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n GSD puppies from different lines (show dog vs working dog) are also going to differ in weight and height. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally speaking, working GSDs tend to have a larger head and chest than show-line German Shepherds, but show lines are a bit bulkier than their working counterparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, show dog GSDs have shorter back legs and a more sloped back than working GSDs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n GSD breeder Christina Kaiser from Wendelin Farm<\/a> in Canada breeds working line GSDs and shared the following average weight information for her working GSDs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8 weeks 8 kg\/17 lbs: Both female and male<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mature dog at 2 years of age:<\/p>\n\n\n\n She adds “we want a lean dog growing up, a dog that will grow slow and mature late.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), the Official Standard of the GSD<\/a> states that male GSDs measure 24-26\u201d in height, and female GSDs measure 22-24\u201d in height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Again, please note that these are average values. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Average Expected Weight & Height For A Female GSD<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"German](\"https:\/\/puppyintraining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/german-shepherd-growth-chart-770x513.jpg\")
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