Great Dane weight predictor
AKC: males 140–175 lb, females 110–140 lb. Controlled, slow growth to ~2 years protects the joints.
Typical adult: 110–175 lb · grown by ~24 months
Predicted adult weight
Fully grown—
likely —
Enter your puppy’s weight and age.
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Your puppy’s growth curve
Estimated weight as they grow up — the dot is where they are now.
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Good to know
General guidance only — an estimate, not veterinary advice. Always check with your vet about your pet’s growth, weight and diet.
How this was calculated
For a Great Dane we use the giant-breed growth curve (matures around 24 months): adult weight ≈ current weight ÷ the fraction of adult weight a giant breed reaches at this age. Typical adult weight (110–175 lb) is from the AKC breed standard. The gauge shows where your prediction lands against the breed-typical adult range.
Source: AKC breed standard + WALTHAM growth charts. Full method on our methodology page.
Built by the PawGauge team, reviewed against cited veterinary sources. Last reviewed 29 June 2026.
About our figures →Great Dane growth chart
Typical Great Dane weight from 8 weeks to fully grown, for males and females. A healthy Great Dane tracks near these figures — individuals sit up to ~10–15% either side.
| Age | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 8 weeks | 27.9 lb (13 kg) | 22.2 lb (10 kg) |
| 3 months | 45 lb (20 kg) | 35.7 lb (16 kg) |
| 4 months | 61 lb (28 kg) | 48.4 lb (22 kg) |
| 5 months | 73.4 lb (33 kg) | 58.2 lb (26 kg) |
| 6 months | 84.2 lb (38 kg) | 66.8 lb (30 kg) |
| 7 months | 95.3 lb (43 kg) | 75.6 lb (34 kg) |
| 8 months | 103.5 lb (47 kg) | 82.1 lb (37 kg) |
| 9 months | 111.7 lb (51 kg) | 88.7 lb (40 kg) |
| 10 months | 118.8 lb (54 kg) | 94.3 lb (43 kg) |
| 12 months | 132.4 lb (60 kg) | 105.1 lb (48 kg) |
| 14 months | 138.7 lb (63 kg) | 110.1 lb (50 kg) |
| 16 months | 145 lb (66 kg) | 115.1 lb (52 kg) |
| 18 months | 151.3 lb (69 kg) | 120.1 lb (54 kg) |
| 21 months | 155.8 lb (71 kg) | 123.7 lb (56 kg) |
| Adult (~24 mo) | 140–175 lb (64–79 kg) | 110–140 lb (50–64 kg) |
Great Dane growth, explained
Great Danes are a giant breed, so they follow the giant-breed growth curve. AKC: males 140–175 lb, females 110–140 lb. Controlled, slow growth to ~2 years protects the joints. Most reach close to their adult weight by around 24 months, then continue to firm up in muscle and chest for a while after.
To predict an adult weight we divide your puppy’s current weight by the fraction of adult weight a giant breed has typically reached at that age. Typical adult weight (110–175 lb) is from the AKC breed standard. The result is an estimate with a likely range — genetics and nutrition move individual dogs up or down. If your Great Dane looks heavier or lighter than the breed-typical band, your vet is the best person to check.
Great Dane weight questions
- How big do Great Danes get?
- A typical adult Great Dane weighs about 110–175 lb. AKC: males 140–175 lb, females 110–140 lb. Controlled, slow growth to ~2 years protects the joints.
- What should a Great Dane weigh by age?
- See the Great Dane growth chart above for weight at 8 weeks through to adult. As a guide, a giant-breed puppy is roughly half its adult weight by about 6 months.
- Do male and female Great Danes weigh differently?
- Yes — male Great Danes run about 140–175 lb and females about 110–140 lb, so the growth chart above shows a separate line for each. Individuals overlap.
- When is a Great Dane fully grown?
- Great Danes are a giant breed and usually finish growing around 24 months, though they may keep filling out a little after that.
- How accurate is this for a Great Dane?
- Within about 10–15% if your puppy is a typical Great Dane. Crossbreeds, runts and big-boned individuals vary more. It’s an estimate — your vet can assess your individual dog.
