What's the ideal weight for a German Shepherd puppy or adult?

The question you are asking is a little unclear. I think you are trying to ask what the average adult size of a German Shepherd is at a particular age. An adult female GSD should reach anywhere from 50-85 pounds depending on breeding lines. Complete growth in large breed dogs is not usually reached until at least 18 months of age, though the majority of their growth has stopped by on year. Based on the photo you have provided and the age, Soska looks to be a very appropriate size at this time.

At this weight your puppy will have an approximate adult weight of about 54lbs. This would be relatively small. The average weight of adult German Shepherds by gender are: Males: 66 – 88 pounds (30 – 40 kg) Females: 48 – 70 pounds (22 – 32 kg). Your GSD may be a smaller type, or it may not be growing like it should. I suggest you take Mike to a vet for a wellness exam assessing his growth rate. Make sure you feed good quality puppy food for large dogs and his age bracket to ensure optimum growth.

It is more important to look at her overall conformation than just weight and age. If has a thin layer of fat over her ribs, a normal abdominal tuck for her breed and looking down from above her she has a good layer of muscle and fat over her spine than she is at a good weight.

There is no average length for any breed on file, but the average height for German Shepherds is 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet, 2 inches tall at the shoulder, and average weight is 75-95 lbs. You can find more information on this breed and any other breed at http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/german-shepherd-dog#/slide/1 German Shephards are leaner dogs by nature. Have your vet evaluate your pets body condition score if you have concerns about proper weight gain or you can reference this website as a guideline. https://www.wsava.org/WSAVA/media/PDF_old/Body-condition-score-chart-dogs.pdf I hope this helps and best of luck with your pet Bruno! Take care.

He does appear a bit light for the breed. Some German Shepherds stay small. However, I suggest you have him examined by your veterinarian who can then tell you whether he is too thin, or normal for his size (he is not fully grown yet), needs more muscling or needs better food for development. THis is only possible with a hands-on exam.

I have found this chart quite accurate and reliable: http://www.german-shepherd-lore.com/image-files/german-shepherd-growth-chart3.jpg Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Dogs can vary quite a bit in size, even if they are the same breed - so it's more important to look at your dog's body condition to determine if he is under (or over) his ideal weight rather than comparing to averages for the breed. Ideally, you should be able to feel his ribs easily with your hands when you run them down his sides, and he should have a visible "waistline" or abdominal tuck just behind the ribcage. The ribs and hipbones should not be visibly jutting out of his fur, as this would be a sign that he is too thin. If his body condition is normal, I would not recommend increasing his food or trying to make him gain weight, as it's not good for growing dogs to be overweight at this age - it's very hard on their joints and can predispose them to orthopedic problems such as hip dysplasia later in life. If you're unsure if he is the correct weight for his size, you're welcome to request a consultation with one of us and share some photos of him - we would be glad to try and help :)