Medium Breed Weight Calculators
Free weight calculators for all AKC medium breeds. Find your breed, check their ideal weight range, and get a personalised growth chart instantly — based on official AKC breed standards.
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About Medium Breed Dogs
Medium breeds are the most diverse size category recognised by the AKC, spanning sporting dogs, herding breeds, hounds, and terriers. They typically weigh between 25 and 60 pounds and strike a balance between agility and endurance that makes them popular family companions and working dogs.
Medium breeds usually reach full adult size between 12 and 18 months. Because they vary widely in build — from lean sighthounds to muscular terriers — ideal weight ranges are breed-specific rather than size-specific. Using an accurate calculator for your exact breed is important to avoid over- or under-feeding.
Key characteristics of medium breeds:
- Adult weight typically between 25 and 60 pounds
- Fully grown between 12–18 months
- High energy needs; require regular daily exercise
- Significant variation in body composition across breeds
- Weight standards often differ between males and females
Use our free calculators above to check if your medium breed dog is within the healthy weight range for their age and gender, based on official AKC breed standards.