Weights
This table was found on the web at www.gdconsulting.com/GSD
(taken from the GSD Dutch studbook)
| AGE ( months) |
MALE ( lbs ) |
FEMALE ( lbs) |
| 1 |
9.2 |
7.2 |
| 2 |
19.9 |
16.6 |
| 3 |
31.3 |
26.7 |
| 4 |
41.8 |
36.2 |
| 5 |
50.6 |
44.0 |
| 6 |
57.4 |
50.1 |
| 7 |
62.6 |
54.4 |
| 8 |
66.4 |
57.5 |
| 9 |
69.4 |
59.7 |
| 10 |
72.0 |
61.5 |
| 11 |
74.3 |
63.1 |
| 12 |
76.0 |
64.2 |
These are standard weights for Shepherds. Large size Shepherds
would weight more.
Keep in mind that
optimal weights for working GSDs are those in the above table,
since proper
weight and body structure allow the dogs to be active
and "work" all
day with the least physical stress.
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