Basenji weight by age
Typical weight by age for a Basenji with an adult weight of about 24 lb (male) or 22 lb (female). The range shows where most puppies fall.
| Age | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2 months | 5.7 lbrange 3.8–7.9 lb | 5.4 lbrange 3.6–7.4 lb |
| 3 months | 8.7 lbrange 6.2–12 lb | 8.2 lbrange 5.8–11 lb |
| 4 months | 12 lbrange 9.1–15 lb | 11 lbrange 8.5–14 lb |
| 5 months | 15 lbrange 12–18 lb | 14 lbrange 11–17 lb |
| 6 months | 17 lbrange 14–21 lb | 16 lbrange 13–19 lb |
| 8 months | 20 lbrange 17–23 lb | 19 lbrange 16–21 lb |
| 10 months | 22 lbrange 18–24 lb | 20 lbrange 17–22 lb |
| 12 months | 23 lbrange 20–25 lb | 21 lbrange 18–23 lb |
Divide pounds by 2.2 for kilograms.
Adult weight
AKC breed page: 24 pounds (male), 22 pounds (female). The calculator uses about 24 lb for males and 22 lb for females as the typical adult weight.
Common questions
How much should a Basenji puppy weigh at 3 months?
A typical male Basenji weighs about 8.7 lb at 3 months (most between 6.2 and 12 lb). A typical female weighs about 8.2 lb (most between 5.8 and 11 lb).
How much should a Basenji puppy weigh at 6 months?
A typical male Basenji weighs about 17 lb at 6 months (most between 14 and 21 lb). A typical female weighs about 16 lb (most between 13 and 19 lb).
How much does a Basenji weigh at 1 year?
A typical male Basenji weighs about 23 lb at 12 months (most between 20 and 25 lb). A typical female weighs about 21 lb (most between 18 and 23 lb).
When does a Basenji stop gaining weight?
The typical Basenji 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 Basenji 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
- French Bulldog
- Dachshund (Standard)
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi
- Beagle (15-inch)
- Cocker Spaniel
- Shetland Sheepdog
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.