German Spitz (Small) weight by age
Typical weight by age for a German Spitz (Small) with an adult weight of about 10 lb (male) or 10 lb (female). The range shows where most puppies fall.
| Age | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2 months | 3.1 lbrange 2.1–4.4 lb | 3.1 lbrange 2.1–4.4 lb |
| 3 months | 4.5 lbrange 3.2–6.0 lb | 4.5 lbrange 3.2–6.0 lb |
| 4 months | 5.9 lbrange 4.4–7.5 lb | 5.9 lbrange 4.4–7.5 lb |
| 5 months | 7.2 lbrange 5.6–8.8 lb | 7.2 lbrange 5.6–8.8 lb |
| 6 months | 8.0 lbrange 6.4–9.6 lb | 8.0 lbrange 6.4–9.6 lb |
| 8 months | 9.1 lbrange 7.5–10 lb | 9.1 lbrange 7.5–10 lb |
| 10 months | 9.5 lbrange 8.0–11 lb | 9.5 lbrange 8.0–11 lb |
| 12 months | 9.9 lbrange 8.4–11 lb | 9.9 lbrange 8.4–11 lb |
Divide pounds by 2.2 for kilograms.
Adult weight
AKC breed page: Small 10-11 lbs, Med 15 - 25 lbs, Large 30- 50 lbs. The calculator uses about 10 lb for males and 10 lb for females as the typical adult weight.
Common questions
How much should a German Spitz (Small) puppy weigh at 3 months?
A typical male German Spitz (Small) weighs about 4.5 lb at 3 months (most between 3.2 and 6.0 lb). A typical female weighs about 4.5 lb (most between 3.2 and 6.0 lb).
How much should a German Spitz (Small) puppy weigh at 6 months?
A typical male German Spitz (Small) weighs about 8.0 lb at 6 months (most between 6.4 and 9.6 lb). A typical female weighs about 8.0 lb (most between 6.4 and 9.6 lb).
How much does a German Spitz (Small) weigh at 1 year?
A typical male German Spitz (Small) weighs about 9.9 lb at 12 months (most between 8.4 and 11 lb). A typical female weighs about 9.9 lb (most between 8.4 and 11 lb).
When does a German Spitz (Small) stop gaining weight?
The typical German Spitz (Small) puppy reaches about 90% of its adult weight around 9 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 German Spitz (Small) 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.