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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

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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.

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Built by the PawGauge team, reviewed against cited veterinary sources. Last reviewed 29 June 2026.

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Labrador Retriever growth chart

Typical Labrador Retriever weight from 8 weeks to fully grown, for males and females. A healthy Labrador Retriever tracks near these figures — individuals sit up to ~10–15% either side.

Labrador Retriever growth chart 20 40 60 80 8wk6mo12mo16mo lb pawgauge.com
Male Female
Age MaleFemale
8 weeks 16 lb (7.3 kg) 13.8 lb (6.3 kg)
3 months 25.1 lb (11 kg) 21.6 lb (9.8 kg)
4 months 32.5 lb (15 kg) 28 lb (13 kg)
5 months 38.8 lb (18 kg) 33.4 lb (15 kg)
6 months 45 lb (20 kg) 38.8 lb (18 kg)
7 months 50.1 lb (23 kg) 43.2 lb (20 kg)
8 months 55.1 lb (25 kg) 47.5 lb (22 kg)
9 months 58.5 lb (27 kg) 50.4 lb (23 kg)
10 months 61.3 lb (28 kg) 52.8 lb (24 kg)
12 months 66.7 lb (30 kg) 57.5 lb (26 kg)
14 months 69.5 lb (32 kg) 60 lb (27 kg)
Adult (~16 mo) 65–80 lb (29–36 kg) 55–70 lb (25–32 kg)
Adult ranges from the AKC breed standard; the growth curve follows WALTHAM Petcare Science Institute growth data for large-breed dogs. Figures are healthy estimates, not veterinary advice.

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.
What should a Labrador Retriever weigh by age?
See the Labrador Retriever growth chart above for weight at 8 weeks through to adult. As a guide, a large-breed puppy is roughly half its adult weight by about 5 months.
Do male and female Labrador Retrievers weigh differently?
Yes — male Labrador Retrievers run about 65–80 lb and females about 55–70 lb, so the growth chart above shows a separate line for each. Individuals overlap.
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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