Bichon Frise weight by age
Typical weight by age for a Bichon Frise with an adult weight of about 15 lb (male) or 15 lb (female). The range shows where most puppies fall.
| Age | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2 months | 4.3 lbrange 3.0–5.7 lb | 4.3 lbrange 3.0–5.7 lb |
| 3 months | 6.3 lbrange 4.6–8.1 lb | 6.3 lbrange 4.6–8.1 lb |
| 4 months | 8.3 lbrange 6.4–10 lb | 8.3 lbrange 6.4–10 lb |
| 5 months | 10 lbrange 8.3–12 lb | 10 lbrange 8.3–12 lb |
| 6 months | 11 lbrange 9.3–14 lb | 11 lbrange 9.3–14 lb |
| 8 months | 13 lbrange 11–15 lb | 13 lbrange 11–15 lb |
| 10 months | 14 lbrange 12–16 lb | 14 lbrange 12–16 lb |
| 12 months | 14 lbrange 12–16 lb | 14 lbrange 12–16 lb |
Divide pounds by 2.2 for kilograms.
Adult weight
AKC breed page: 12-18 pounds. The calculator uses about 15 lb for males and 15 lb for females as the typical adult weight.
Common questions
How much should a Bichon Frise puppy weigh at 3 months?
A typical male Bichon Frise weighs about 6.3 lb at 3 months (most between 4.6 and 8.1 lb). A typical female weighs about 6.3 lb (most between 4.6 and 8.1 lb).
How much should a Bichon Frise puppy weigh at 6 months?
A typical male Bichon Frise weighs about 11 lb at 6 months (most between 9.3 and 14 lb). A typical female weighs about 11 lb (most between 9.3 and 14 lb).
How much does a Bichon Frise weigh at 1 year?
A typical male Bichon Frise weighs about 14 lb at 12 months (most between 12 and 16 lb). A typical female weighs about 14 lb (most between 12 and 16 lb).
When does a Bichon Frise stop gaining weight?
The typical Bichon Frise puppy reaches about 90% of its adult weight around 9 months and 95% around 12 months. Large and giant breeds fill out for longer than small ones.
How accurate is the Bichon Frise weight calculator?
Across our test dogs the typical miss was about 11% of adult weight, smaller for older puppies. Your puppy can land outside the range. See the methods page.
Other breeds
Weight standard: AKC breed page. Growth curves: our analysis of open data from Salt et al. (2017), CC BY 4.0. An estimate, not veterinary advice. Methods.