Shikoku weight by age
Typical weight by age for a Shikoku with an adult weight of about 45 lb (male) or 45 lb (female). The range shows where most puppies fall.
| Age | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2 months | 9.4 lbrange 6.5–13 lb | 9.4 lbrange 6.5–13 lb |
| 3 months | 15 lbrange 11–20 lb | 15 lbrange 11–20 lb |
| 4 months | 21 lbrange 16–27 lb | 21 lbrange 16–27 lb |
| 5 months | 27 lbrange 22–33 lb | 27 lbrange 22–33 lb |
| 6 months | 32 lbrange 26–38 lb | 32 lbrange 26–38 lb |
| 8 months | 38 lbrange 32–43 lb | 38 lbrange 32–43 lb |
| 10 months | 40 lbrange 35–45 lb | 40 lbrange 35–45 lb |
| 12 months | 42 lbrange 37–46 lb | 42 lbrange 37–46 lb |
Divide pounds by 2.2 for kilograms.
Adult weight
AKC breed page: 35-55 pounds. The calculator uses about 45 lb for males and 45 lb for females as the typical adult weight.
Common questions
How much should a Shikoku puppy weigh at 3 months?
A typical male Shikoku weighs about 15 lb at 3 months (most between 11 and 20 lb). A typical female weighs about 15 lb (most between 11 and 20 lb).
How much should a Shikoku puppy weigh at 6 months?
A typical male Shikoku weighs about 32 lb at 6 months (most between 26 and 38 lb). A typical female weighs about 32 lb (most between 26 and 38 lb).
How much does a Shikoku weigh at 1 year?
A typical male Shikoku weighs about 42 lb at 12 months (most between 37 and 46 lb). A typical female weighs about 42 lb (most between 37 and 46 lb).
When does a Shikoku stop gaining weight?
The typical Shikoku puppy reaches about 90% of its adult weight around 10 months and 95% around 14 months. Large and giant breeds fill out for longer than small ones.
How accurate is the Shikoku 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.