Shetland Sheepdog weight by age
Typical weight by age for a Shetland Sheepdog with an adult weight of about 20 lb (male) or 20 lb (female). The range shows where most puppies fall.
| Age | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2 months | 5.1 lbrange 3.5–6.9 lb | 5.1 lbrange 3.5–6.9 lb |
| 3 months | 7.7 lbrange 5.5–10 lb | 7.7 lbrange 5.5–10 lb |
| 4 months | 10 lbrange 7.9–13 lb | 10 lbrange 7.9–13 lb |
| 5 months | 13 lbrange 10–16 lb | 13 lbrange 10–16 lb |
| 6 months | 15 lbrange 12–18 lb | 15 lbrange 12–18 lb |
| 8 months | 17 lbrange 14–20 lb | 17 lbrange 14–20 lb |
| 10 months | 18 lbrange 15–20 lb | 18 lbrange 15–20 lb |
| 12 months | 19 lbrange 16–21 lb | 19 lbrange 16–21 lb |
Divide pounds by 2.2 for kilograms.
Adult weight
AKC breed page: 15-25 pounds. The calculator uses about 20 lb for males and 20 lb for females as the typical adult weight.
Common questions
How much should a Shetland Sheepdog puppy weigh at 3 months?
A typical male Shetland Sheepdog weighs about 7.7 lb at 3 months (most between 5.5 and 10 lb). A typical female weighs about 7.7 lb (most between 5.5 and 10 lb).
How much should a Shetland Sheepdog puppy weigh at 6 months?
A typical male Shetland Sheepdog weighs about 15 lb at 6 months (most between 12 and 18 lb). A typical female weighs about 15 lb (most between 12 and 18 lb).
How much does a Shetland Sheepdog weigh at 1 year?
A typical male Shetland Sheepdog weighs about 19 lb at 12 months (most between 16 and 21 lb). A typical female weighs about 19 lb (most between 16 and 21 lb).
When does a Shetland Sheepdog stop gaining weight?
The typical Shetland Sheepdog puppy reaches about 90% of its adult weight around 10 months. The last few percent come on slowly after that. Large and giant breeds fill out for longer than small ones.
How accurate is the Shetland Sheepdog 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.