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Methods to Determine A Mixed Puppy’s Adult Size

There are several ways to tell how big a mixed puppy will get. They’re not always an exact science, but these methods will give you a good idea of what to expect.

How Big Will My Puppy Get?

In general, an adult average-sized dog at 12 months old weighs about 2-1/2 times their weight at 14 weeks or twice their weight at four months of age. But these are over-generalized estimates that don’t take some other factors into account, including:

Breed: Dogs’ growth rates and full-grown size vary widely by breed type. See our section below that breaks down breed sizes.

Parents: If you’re lucky enough to see your puppy’s parents, you can get a pretty good idea of how big your puppy will get based on their sizes.

Gender: As with humans, male puppies will typically be larger than females.

Neutering/Spaying: Puppies that are neutered or spayed early can weigh a bit more and be slightly taller than average as adults. Why? The procedure can somewhat alter the chemical signals that tell the body to stop growing on its normal path.

However, while paw-size can be a good indicator of whether your dog’s growth spurt is done, it doesn’t tell you how much bigger your dog will actually be. To figure out your dog’s adult size, you will need to know your dog’s current weight and their ages.

It can be relatively easy to guess how big a purebred puppy will grow up to be. However, it can be difficult to guess a puppys adult size if they are a mixture of different breeds or if you don’t know what breed their parents are. This is a common problem for those who adopted their puppy from a local shelter.

Although you can tell if you will have a large or tiny furry friend in the future by looking at your puppy paws, it is not foolproof. Some large dogs, such as collies, tend to have smaller feet compared to other dogs their size. Some small dogs, like bulldogs or terriers, have larger feet than other dogs their size.

In this case, the canine DNA testing services available online may prove helpful to answer if, when, and do dogs stop growing. These tests do not cost too much and can help you determine the breed as well as the physical traits and temperament tied to that breed ( the American Kennel Club website is a great resource for finding out more information about every dog breed out there).

Similarly, if your dog is born with tiny feet, they will probably be on the smaller side as adults.

How To Tell How Big A Mixed Puppy Will Get

I’m sure you’re all aware of what purebred dogs are and what mixed breed dogs are.

While purebred dogs come from the same dog breeds, and they all have the same breed standard, mixed breeds don’t. They come from two or more different dog breeds, and they don’t have a standard.

That’s why it’s absolutely reasonable to ask questions like, “How do you tell how big a mixed puppy will get?”

I understand your worry. There are hardly any ways to determine a puppy’s adult size if it comes from different dog breeds.

Of course, there’s the standard visual test, and common sense. I mean, can you really expect a giant from two small dog breeds? I didn’t think so!

If the parents are large dogs, then their puppies will naturally be large. If they’re small, the whole litter will be small, too.

But, what if the mixed breed puppy has parents of different sizes? Will the puppy be small or large? Or, maybe a middle-sized puppy?

If you don’t want to risk that your crossbreed puppy will become a giant you can’t handle, or a teacup pup that’s too fragile, I suggest you go with purebred dogs with determined size standards.

If the size isn’t an issue for you, and you only want to learn how big a mixed puppy will get, stay tuned.

I’ve got tips, tricks, methods, and some basic calculations for you that might come in handy when choosing your new best friend.