Japanese Terrier weight by age
Typical weight by age for a Japanese Terrier with an adult weight of about 11 lb (male) or 11 lb (female). The range shows where most puppies fall.
| Age | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2 months | 3.3 lbrange 2.2–4.6 lb | 3.3 lbrange 2.2–4.6 lb |
| 3 months | 4.7 lbrange 3.3–6.3 lb | 4.7 lbrange 3.3–6.3 lb |
| 4 months | 6.1 lbrange 4.6–7.8 lb | 6.1 lbrange 4.6–7.8 lb |
| 5 months | 7.5 lbrange 5.9–9.2 lb | 7.5 lbrange 5.9–9.2 lb |
| 6 months | 8.3 lbrange 6.7–10 lb | 8.3 lbrange 6.7–10 lb |
| 8 months | 9.5 lbrange 7.9–11 lb | 9.5 lbrange 7.9–11 lb |
| 10 months | 10 lbrange 8.4–11 lb | 10 lbrange 8.4–11 lb |
| 12 months | 10 lbrange 8.8–12 lb | 10 lbrange 8.8–12 lb |
Divide pounds by 2.2 for kilograms.
Adult weight
AKC breed page: 10-12 lbs. The calculator uses about 11 lb for males and 11 lb for females as the typical adult weight.
Common questions
How much should a Japanese Terrier puppy weigh at 3 months?
A typical male Japanese Terrier weighs about 4.7 lb at 3 months (most between 3.3 and 6.3 lb). A typical female weighs about 4.7 lb (most between 3.3 and 6.3 lb).
How much should a Japanese Terrier puppy weigh at 6 months?
A typical male Japanese Terrier weighs about 8.3 lb at 6 months (most between 6.7 and 10 lb). A typical female weighs about 8.3 lb (most between 6.7 and 10 lb).
How much does a Japanese Terrier weigh at 1 year?
A typical male Japanese Terrier weighs about 10 lb at 12 months (most between 8.8 and 12 lb). A typical female weighs about 10 lb (most between 8.8 and 12 lb).
When does a Japanese Terrier stop gaining weight?
The typical Japanese Terrier 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 Japanese Terrier 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.