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Labrador Retriever weight predictor

AKC: males 65–80 lb, females 55–70 lb. Labs pile on weight easily — keep them lean for their joints.

Typical adult: 55–80 lb · grown by ~16 months

A Labrador Retriever puppy
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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 Labrador Retriever we use the large-breed growth curve (matures around 16 months): adult weight ≈ current weight ÷ the fraction of adult weight a large breed reaches at this age. Typical adult weight (55–80 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.

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Labrador Retriever growth, explained

Labrador Retrievers are a large breed, so they follow the large-breed growth curve. AKC: males 65–80 lb, females 55–70 lb. Labs pile on weight easily — keep them lean for their joints. Most reach close to their adult weight by around 16 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 large breed has typically reached at that age. Typical adult weight (55–80 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 Labrador Retriever looks heavier or lighter than the breed-typical band, your vet is the best person to check.

Labrador Retriever weight questions

How big do Labrador Retrievers get?
A typical adult Labrador Retriever weighs about 55–80 lb. AKC: males 65–80 lb, females 55–70 lb. Labs pile on weight easily — keep them lean for their joints.
When is a Labrador Retriever fully grown?
Labrador Retrievers are a large breed and usually finish growing around 16 months, though they may keep filling out a little after that.
How accurate is this for a Labrador Retriever?
Within about 10–15% if your puppy is a typical Labrador Retriever. Crossbreeds, runts and big-boned individuals vary more. It’s an estimate — your vet can assess your individual dog.

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