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How much do German shepherd puppies weigh?
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The weight of a German Shepherd puppy depends entirely on the age and sex of the dog. At 1 month of age, the average German Shepherd male weighs just under 10 pounds, while a female weighs about 7. By 2 months of age, a male puppy weighs 20 pounds.
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A female of the same age only weighs 15 pounds on average, in comparison. By 4 months of age, the average male puppy weighs over 40 pounds and the female has reached around 35 pounds. By a year, a male may reach the average weight of 76 pounds, and the females 64 pounds. German Shepherds may not reach their full adult size until around 2 1/2 years of age, however.
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