How we work it out
Puppies follow an S-shaped growth curve: slow at first, very fast between about 2 and 6 months, then levelling off. Small and medium puppies are usually about half their adult weight at 4 months. Small breeds are fully grown at about 10 to 12 months, but giant breeds can keep growing until they’re 2.
We use a typical curve for your dog’s size to work out what share of their adult weight they’ve probably reached, and scale up. If you pick a breed, we use its size and show its usual adult range.
It’s a rough guide. Real puppies vary a lot, especially crosses like cavapoos and cockapoos, where the poodle parent can be toy, miniature or standard. The parents’ weights are the best clue, so ask the breeder.
Food portioned for their weight
Fresh food plans weigh out each meal for your puppy and adjust as they grow.
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Questions
Is my puppy a healthy weight?
Go by shape, not the scales: you should feel the ribs easily without seeing them, and see a waist from above. Your vet can check at each vaccination.
Does neutering affect growth?
Only a little. Research on growth charts found neutering made small differences compared with how much individual puppies vary.
When should I switch to adult food?
When they’re close to fully grown: about 12 months for most small and medium dogs, and 15 to 18 months for large and giant breeds.