Bernese Mountain Dog Growth Chart

Before adopting a new family member, it’s crucial to understand the size of your future pet. In this Bernese Mountain Dog size guide, we’ll take a closer look at the size predictions and growth patterns of this beautiful breed. We’ve also created an interactive Bernese Mountain Dog size chart and growth calculator, which you’ll find in this article. Let’s get started!

Our handy interactive puppy growth chart and calculator takes all the hard work out of predicting your puppy’s potential adult size. This helps you to know exactly what you are in for.

How big should a 6-month-old Bernese Mountain Dog be?

On average, a 6-month-old Bernese Mountain Dog weighs around 50 to 70 pounds (male), or 45 and 65 pounds (female). Both pups will stand around 19 to 23 inches tall, with male puppies being on the taller end of the range.

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At what age is a Bernese Mountain Dog fully grown?

Bernese Mountain Dogs grow for about one year. At this time, they’ll be at or near their mature size in terms of height and weight, but most dogs in this breed will require up to two years to completely fill out their chest.

How big are Bernese Mountain Dogs full-grown?

The weight of a Bernese Mountain Dog ranges from 80 and 115 pounds in adult males and 70 to 95 pounds in adult females, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC) official breed standards. At full height, these dogs often stand over two feet tall, measuring 23 to 27.5 inches from the floor to the shoulder.

FAQ

How quickly do Bernese mountain dogs grow?

How big should a 6-month-old Bernese Mountain Dog be? On average, a 6-month-old Bernese Mountain Dog weighs around 50 to 70 pounds (male), or 45 and 65 pounds (female). Both pups will stand around 19 to 23 inches tall, with male puppies being on the taller end of the range.

How big will my Bernese puppy get?

Bernese are SLOW MATURING DOGS. Most Berners do not reach their adult height and weight until they are 2 or 3 years old. Berners continue to ‘flesh out’ and add substance and bulk well into their middle years. Often during the first year to 18 months of age puppies look gangly, leggy or unbalanced, and gawky.