Dachshund (Standard) weight by age
Typical weight by age for a Dachshund (Standard) with an adult weight of about 24 lb (male) or 24 lb (female). The range shows where most puppies fall.
| Age | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2 months | 5.7 lbrange 3.8–7.9 lb | 5.7 lbrange 3.8–7.9 lb |
| 3 months | 8.7 lbrange 6.2–12 lb | 8.7 lbrange 6.2–12 lb |
| 4 months | 12 lbrange 9.1–15 lb | 12 lbrange 9.1–15 lb |
| 5 months | 15 lbrange 12–18 lb | 15 lbrange 12–18 lb |
| 6 months | 17 lbrange 14–21 lb | 17 lbrange 14–21 lb |
| 8 months | 20 lbrange 17–23 lb | 20 lbrange 17–23 lb |
| 10 months | 22 lbrange 18–24 lb | 22 lbrange 18–24 lb |
| 12 months | 23 lbrange 20–25 lb | 23 lbrange 20–25 lb |
Divide pounds by 2.2 for kilograms.
Adult weight
AKC breed page: 16-32 pounds (standard), 11 pounds & under (miniature). The calculator uses about 24 lb for males and 24 lb for females as the typical adult weight.
Common questions
How much should a Dachshund (Standard) puppy weigh at 3 months?
A typical male Dachshund (Standard) weighs about 8.7 lb at 3 months (most between 6.2 and 12 lb). A typical female weighs about 8.7 lb (most between 6.2 and 12 lb).
How much should a Dachshund (Standard) puppy weigh at 6 months?
A typical male Dachshund (Standard) weighs about 17 lb at 6 months (most between 14 and 21 lb). A typical female weighs about 17 lb (most between 14 and 21 lb).
How much does a Dachshund (Standard) weigh at 1 year?
A typical male Dachshund (Standard) weighs about 23 lb at 12 months (most between 20 and 25 lb). A typical female weighs about 23 lb (most between 20 and 25 lb).
When does a Dachshund (Standard) stop gaining weight?
The typical Dachshund (Standard) 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 Dachshund (Standard) 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.