When Do Female German Shepherds Stop Growing? (8 Secrets Tips)

When do Female German Shepherds stop growing? German shepherds are known for their intelligence, strength, and loyalty.

Female German shepherds reach their full size at around one year old, but they continue to grow and develop until about two years old.

This blog post will outline the developmental stages and explain what owners can do to help their female German shepherd grow into a healthy adult dog.

When Do Female German Shepherds stop Growing?

The growth process starts while a female German shepherd is still in the womb.

It takes about 63 days for a German shepherd puppy to develop from fertilization to birth. The pregnant dog will give birth after nine weeks. 

There are some developmental stages that all puppies go through during this period before being considered fully developed dogs.

German Shepherd Growth Chart

Here is our German Shepherd Growth chart for you, have a look at it:

1. Male German Shepherd Growth Chart

Age	Height	Weight
1 month	4 – 6”	5.5 – 9 lbs
2 months	7 – 9”	16 – 20 lbs
3 months	9 – 11”	22 – 30 lbs
4 months	11 – 14”	35 – 40 lbs
5 months	14 – 16”	40 – 49 lbs
6 months	16 – 18”	49 – 57 lbs
7 months	19 – 20”	57 – 62 lbs
8 months	20 – 22”	62 – 66 lbs
9 months	21 – 23”	64 – 71 lbs
10 months	22 – 24”	66 – 73 lbs
11 months	22 – 24”	71 – 75 lbs
1 year	22 – 24”	71 – 79 lbs
1.5 years	23 – 25”	71 – 79 lbs
2 years	23 – 23”	71 – 84 lbs
3 years	24 – 26”	79 – 88 lbs

2. Female German Shepherd Growth Chart

Age	Height	Weight
1 month	3 – 6”	4.5 – 8 lbs
2 months	6 – 9”	11 – 17 lbs
3 months	8 – 10”	17 – 26 lbs
4 months	10 – 12”	31 – 35 lbs
5 months	12 – 14”	35 – 44 lbs
6 months	15 – 17”	44 – 49 lbs
7 months	17 – 19”	49 – 53 lbs
8 months	18 – 20”	53 – 57 lbs
9 months	19 – 21”	55 – 60 lbs
10 months	19 – 21”	57 – 62 lbs
11 months	20 – 22”	60 – 64 lbs
1 year	20 – 22”	60 – 64 lbs
1.5 years old	21 – 22”	60 – 66 lbs
2 years	21 – 22”	60 – 66 lbs
3 years	22 – 24”	66 – 70 lbs

German Shepherd Weight Chart

The weight of a German shepherd will increase tremendously, and we have calculated and made a table for the weight chart of a German shepherd.

1. Male German Shepherd Weight Chart

Age	Weight
1 month	5.5 – 9 lbs
2 months	16 – 20 lbs
3 months	22 – 30 lbs
4 months	35 – 40 lbs
5 months	40 – 49 lbs
6 months	49 – 57 lbs
7 months	57 – 62 lbs
8 months	62 – 66 lbs
9 months	64 – 71 lbs
10 months	66 – 73 lbs
11 months	71 – 75 lbs
1 year	71 – 79 lbs
1.5 years	71 – 79 lbs
2 years	71 – 84 lbs
3 years	79 – 88 lbs

2. Female German Shepherd Weight Chart

Age	Weight
1 month	4.5 – 8 lbs
2 months	11 – 17 lbs
3 months	17 – 26 lbs
4 months	31 – 35 lbs
5 months	35 – 44 lbs
6 months	44 – 49 lbs
7 months	49 – 53 lbs
8 months	53 – 57 lbs
9 months	55 – 60 lbs
10 months	57 – 62 lbs
11 months	60 – 64 lbs
1 year	60 – 64 lbs
1.5 years old	60 – 66 lbs
2 years	60 – 66 lbs
3 years	66 – 70 lbs

German Shepherd Height Chart

You can assume the total height of a German shepherd be maximum of 26 inches. But this height is only attainable when it’s at least 18 months old.

We have collected data for the complete height chart of a German Shepherd, please take a look at this:

1. Male German Shepherd Height Chart

Age	Height
1 month	4 – 6”
2 months	7 – 9”
3 months	9 – 11”
4 months	11 – 14”
5 months	14 – 16”
6 months	16 – 18”
7 months	19 – 20”
8 months	20 – 22”
9 months	21 – 23”
10 months	22 – 24”
11 months	22 – 24”
1 year	22 – 24”
1.5 years	23 – 25”
2 years	23 – 23”
3 years	24 – 26”

2. Female German Shepherd Height Chart

Age	Height
1 month	3 – 6”
2 months	6 – 9”
3 months	8 – 10”
4 months	10 – 12”
5 months	12 – 14”
6 months	15 – 17”
7 months	17 – 19”
8 months	18 – 20”
9 months	19 – 21”
10 months	19 – 21”
11 months	20 – 22”
1 year	20 – 22”
1.5 years old	21 – 22”
2 years	21 – 22”
3 years	22 – 24”

Different German Shepherd Stages

There are different German Shepherd stages, and each dog will progress through them at a different rate.

We have discussed many stages here such as:

Different German Shepherd Stages

Stages	Age of German Shepherd
Newborn Stage	0 Weeks
Neonatal Stage	1 To 2 Weeks Old
Transitional Stage	3 To 4 Weeks Old
Socialization Stage	4 To 8 Weeks Old
Juvenile Stage	8 Weeks To 6 Months
Adolescent	6 Months To 1 Or 2 Years

1. Newborn Stage

At birth, a German shepherd puppy already has its’ teeth and can see, but it cannot hear or regulate its’ body temperature. A newborn pup weighs about one pound and is completely dependent on its mother for survival. 

The newborn cannot control urination or defecation, so the mother will stimulate these functions to keep her young clean and healthy.

2. Neonatal Stage: 1 To 2 Weeks Old

After the first week, a German shepherd pup will regulate its temperature if kept warm. They can grow fur coats that help keep them warm and support the adrenal glands’ development. 

The entire litter learns to feed by the second week of life. They start eating solid foods at about two weeks of age, so their mother will begin regurgitating food for them to feed on too.

3. Transitional Stage: 3 To 4 Weeks Old

After three weeks, a pup’s eyes will open, and they can hear fairly well. The German shepherd puppy will also begin to get milk teeth around this time. At about three weeks, the pup will start crawling and trying to stand up on its legs.

3 Weeks Old German Shepherd

A German Shepherd pup can walk and explore its surroundings at three weeks. They usually will stay very close to their mother at this stage. At about 3 1/2 weeks old, the puppy has all of its teeth and will start to eat solid food independently.

4. Socialization Stage: 4 To 8 Weeks Old

A puppy will start exploring at four weeks old without its mother’s assistance. The pup should begin to show interest in the other puppies and their mother. 

A good breeder will expose a puppy to different surfaces, sounds, and experiences at this stage so they can develop properly as a dog.

4 Weeks Old German Shepherd

At five weeks old, a female German shepherd pup should eat solid food and go to the bathroom by itself.

At six weeks, you should start to notice that a German shepherd pup is developing more skills and abilities, such as standing up on all four legs and running short distances.

5. Juvenile Stage: 8 Weeks To 6 Months

At eight weeks old, a German shepherd pup becomes more independent from its mother. At this point, the puppy must be socialized with children and other pets.

6. Adolescent: 6 Months To 1 Or 2 Years

The German shepherd will develop quickly from 8 weeks to 6 months old. They start to shed their juvenile teeth and get adult teeth in their place. 

You may notice a little bit of aggression at this stage as they begin to mature and grow independent. This is a time for socialization with other dogs and people to learn how to interact with the world outside their litter appropriately.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How Big Do Female German Shepherds Get?

The average height for a female German shepherd is between 22 and 28 inches. The average weight for an adult female is between 50 and 70 pounds. However, there are some outliers in the German shepherd breed, like all dogs.

How Big Do Female Sable German Shepherds Get?

Sable is a color pattern for German shepherds, sometimes referred to as “copper” by kennel clubs. It consists of different colored hairs on the topcoat, with most of the body covered in black or dark brown fur. 

The back is usually black, with dark brown markings on the hips and thighs. The tail is often black with a brown tip or completely black.

Sable is dominant in genetic makeup, so all sable German shepherds will have at least one parent that was also sable.

At What Age Do Female German Shepherds Become Protective?

Adult female German shepherds are protective by nature but will not be protectively aggressive until they reach maturity. A female typically reaches full physical and mental maturity around 18 to 24 months.

How Long Is A Full-Grown Female German Shepherd?

The average size for a fully grown female is 22 to 28 inches in height and 50-70 pounds in weight. However, they have been known to get taller than this range.

At what age do they stop growing?

Female German shepherd dogs are considered full-grown by the time they reach 18 months.

Final Verdict: When Do Female German Shepherds Stop Growing?

There are many stages that a female German Shepherd goes through in their life.

This guide will help you figure out what stage your dog is currently at to understand better how they may be feeling or reacting.