Weight Of German Shepherd

German Shepherd playing frisbie


German Shepherds are well known for being family-friendly pets.

That’s one reason why they are the 2nd most popular breed by the AKC.

German Shepherd sitting at attention

They also make great guard and service dogs that have been used worldwide for many years now.

So how much does a German Shepherd weigh?

Male German Shepherds generally weigh between 65 to 90 pounds (29–40 kg).

Black German Shepherd


Female German Shepherds generally weigh between 50 to 70 pounds (22–31kg).

What Is A German Shepherd’s Lifespan?

On average, a German Shepherd lives between 7 and 10 years. There are rare cases in which they can live up to 15-17 years.

~ Fun Fact ~
There’s no doubt that the German Shepherd continues to be one of the most popular dog breeds year in and year out. Despite this fact, the German Shepherd has only won the Best in Show title at the Westminster Dog Show ONE time.
It was in 1987.

Resources:
www.wikipedia.com
www.akc.org

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