How Big Will My Weimaraner Get? With Size + Growth Chart (Vet-Reviewed)

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Size & Growth Chart When Do They Stop Growing?Factors Affecting Size Ideal Diet for Healthy Weight How to Measure Your Pet

Weimaraners are one of the most beautiful and athletic dog breeds around. Bred by nobles, these dogs were designed for hunting big game. Now, the gray ghosts are family members that are extremely affectionate and loyal to their owners and have endless amounts of energy. For people new to the Weimaraner breed, knowing a bit about Weims and their potential sizes is important. These dogs typically weigh between 55 and 90 pounds when fully grown and stand about 23–27 inches tall, depending on sex and genetics. Keep reading as we explain further.

Facts About Weimaraners

The Weimaraner was first developed in the 19^th century. These dogs were developed to meet the needs of the Nobles of Weimar, who were big game hunters and avid sportsmen.¹ What they wanted in a hunting companion was a dog with incredible tracking ability, courage, durability, and, of course, speed. Using a strict breeding program, they developed the breed with these traits, while the distinctive gray coat became one of the breed’s defining characteristics.

Let’s take a look at a few more cool facts about the Weimaraner that make this dog so amazing and intriguing.

Weimaraners earned the nickname “gray ghost” thanks to their gray coats and intriguing pale eyes.
The Nobles of Weimar controlled the breeding of these dogs in the hope of protecting the breed and created the German Weimaraner Club for this reason.
Over time, Weimaraners transitioned from primarily hunting large game to hunting smaller game and birds.
Weimaraners are great swimmers.
Weimaraners are great family dogs and get along well with kids when properly socialised and supervised. Keep in mind, they are big dogs, and they can knock over little children, so be careful.
Although the short-haired coat is more common, the American Kennel Club recognizes both short-haired and long-haired Weimaraners.
The prey drive in this dog breed is strong. If you have smaller pets at home, you should pay close attention to them.

Weimaraner Size and Growth Chart

As a dog breed that was developed to hunt big game, the Weimaraner was designed to be a medium to large-sized dog breed. A full-grown male can reach weights upward of 90 pounds. You’ll find that female Weims are slightly smaller and can weigh close to 75 pounds when fully grown. Most male and female Weimaraners reach their adult height by around 12 months of age, though they may continue filling out and gaining muscle and weight until 18–24 months old.

Here are approximate weight ranges many Weimaraners may reach throughout their growth stages. However, please note that this growth chart provides estimated weight ranges for Weimaraners and should be used as a general guideline only. Individual dogs may grow at different rates depending on genetics, diet, activity level, and overall health. Some Weimaraners may naturally fall outside these ranges and still be perfectly healthy. If you have concerns about your dog’s growth or body condition, consult your veterinarian for personalized advice.

Age	Female Weight Range	Male Weight Range
2 months	12–15 pounds	13–17 pounds
4 months	27–37 pounds	32–40 pounds
6 months	38–50 pounds	44–56 pounds
8 months	45–57 pounds	51–64 pounds
10 months	49–63 pounds	56–71 pounds
12 months	51–68 pounds	60–75 pounds
14 months	53–72 pounds	64–80 pounds
16 months	55–75 pounds	66–84 pounds
19 months	55–77 pounds	66–88 pounds

When Does a Weimaraner Stop Growing?

Your Weimaraner will reach their full height long before they stop putting on weight. By the time a Weim is 12 months old, in most cases they will be as tall as they are going to get. Female Weimaraners may continue filling out and gaining muscle and weight until around 18 months of age. Male Weims often continue developing muscle and body mass until around 18–24 months of age. Now, this doesn’t mean your Weim can be considered mature, however. Most Weims will have puppy tendencies up until they are closer to 3 years old.

Factors Affecting the Size of a Weimaraner

Of course, every Weimaraner is not going to be the same. There are a few factors that determine the size of your dog. Like all dog breeds, genetics plays a huge role in growth and size. If the parents of your Weim were above-average or average in size, most likely your Weim will take on the same traits. The same can be said if the parents are on the smaller side. Of course, your breeder can give you weight and size information on a pup’s parents so you’ll have a good idea of what to expect.

Diet is another factor that plays a role in how big your Weim will get. A healthy diet will help your pooch grow to its full potential. However, inadequate nutrition during growth can negatively affect your Weimaraner’s development, weight, and overall body condition. These active dogs often require a nutrient-rich diet with calorie intake adjusted to their age, activity level, and overall health. Your veterinarian is the best source of information when it comes to your Weim’s dietary needs. They can provide guidance when it comes to how much you should feed your Weim and how often.

The dog food you feed your Weim is also crucial for ensuring they grow properly and reach their full size. A Weimaraner is an active dog breed. This means they benefit from a high-quality, balanced diet with appropriate protein levels to support their activity and muscle development. You’ll also need to choose food that is formulated for your Weim’s life stage. Puppies should have puppy food. Adult dogs should eat food formulated for adults, as puppy food is designed for growth and may contain higher calorie and nutrient levels than adult dogs require.

Every dog is unique in their nutritional needs, so we recommend reaching out to your vet for advice.

Ideal Diet for Maintaining a Healthy Weight

As a puppy, your Weim will need dog food formulated for that particular life stage. A puppy will need to eat smaller-sized meals three times a day. The puppy food will have suggested serving sizes on the package. If you don’t feel those will work for your puppy, perhaps they’re smaller or bigger than average, reach out to your veterinarian for serving-size suggestions. You’ll also want to use puppy food that is specially formulated for large dog breeds. This can help provide your Weim puppy with balanced nutrition to support healthy growth and development.

As your Weim grows, you’ll want the food to change with their needs. After a year of age, you’ll switch to adult dog food. This food should be of good quality, high in protein, and contain enough calories to cater to your dog’s activity level. Feedings will also be less frequent. Instead of three meals per day, an adult Weim will eat two larger meals per day.

Keep in mind, some Weimaraners may be prone to digestive sensitivities, so dietary changes should be undertaken gradually over 7–10 days. For this reason, you should try to avoid feeding them table scraps. These dogs may also be prone to bloat. To help reduce the risk of bloat, avoid vigorous exercise immediately before and after meals.

How to Measure Your Weimaraner

Measuring your Weimaraner’s height at home is easy. That is if you have a dog that will hold still long enough to get the job done. Simply use a soft tape measure and start at the floor. This should be all the way to the highest point of your dog’s shoulders, known as the withers. This way of measuring will work with all ages of Weimaraners.

Weighing your Weim can be done using your bathroom scale. Simply weigh yourself, then weigh again while holding your puppy. Subtract the original weight from the combined weight for your puppy’s total. This trick won’t work so well as your Weim grows. Eventually, considering these are bigger dogs, you will have to take your Weim to the veterinarian for a weight check.

Conclusion

As you can see, Weimaraners are good-sized dogs that can reach weights between 55 and 90 pounds when fully grown and stand 23–27 inches tall. While these dogs are large, they are highly affectionate and great family dogs. If you’re planning on bringing a Weim into your home, make sure you have the room and activity level to keep up with the incredible “gray ghost.”