Doberman Pinscher Size Chart & Growth Patterns

If you’ve got your heart set on a Doberman Pinscher, you might be wondering – how big do Doberman Pinschers get? In this Doberman Pinscher size guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the size and growth patterns of this beautiful breed. We’ve also created an interactive Doberman Pinscher size chart and puppy weight calculator, which you’ll find in this article. Let’s dig in!

Our handy interactive puppy growth chart and calculator takes all the hard work out of predicting your puppy’s potential adult size. This helps you to know exactly what you are in for.

The sturdy yet compact Doberman Pinscher is the perfect companion for active singles and families who enjoy spending lots of time outside. Not only have Doberman Pinschers been blessed with high energy levels and an impeccably athletic build, they’re super intelligent and very easy to train. The breed is well known for being absolutely fearless. And when you match that with their fierce sense of loyalty, you get the most devoted and loving pup you can find. 

Doberman Pinscher Size Predictions

Before you make the ultimate commitment, it’s important you understand the potential size of your future family member. For example, you need to consider if a puppy can also comfortably live in your house once they’re fully-grown. Or, if you’d be able to keep up with the costs on food and other necessities. 

So how big do Doberman Pinschers get? The Doberman Pinscher is a medium to large-sized breed who can weigh up to 100 pounds as an adult! Meanwhile, the smallest Dobies can weigh as little as 60 pounds. They stand about 24 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder. 

Keep in mind that a Doberman Pinscher’s full-grown size is determined by their genetics, how big their parents are, how much they eat, and how much they exercise. To support your furry pal’s growth and development in puppyhood, we recommend you feed them a specially formulated dog food for puppies. If you’d like to learn more about how much you should feed your puppy, make sure to check out this article. 

Are There Different Sizes Of Doberman Pinscher?

Like with many other larger breeds, the average Doberman Pinscher size can vary quite a bit between male and female dogs. Let’s take a look at the Doberman Pinscher size chart for males and females:

	Male Doberman Pinscher	Female Doberman Pinscher
Weight	75-100 pounds	60-90 pounds
Height	26-28 inches	24-26 inches
When Full-Grown?	15-18 months	15-18 months

*A dog’s height is measured from their withers, also known as shoulder blades.

Additionally, there’s also the toy-sized Miniature Pinscher who some might confuse as the Mini Doberman Pinscher size. Even though they look very similar, the Miniature Pinscher is not the smaller version of the Doberman Pinscher. Nor are they even considered related. However, it’s believed that they do share one distant relative – the German Pinscher.   

There’s also a slight difference between the American Doberman Pinscher and the European Dobermann. Mainly, the European version is slightly heavier, taller, and has more muscle mass than the American breed. 

Doberman Pinscher Size Charts & Growth Patterns – Month Wise 

Although all dogs are unique and experience growth in their own timeline, they do follow similar growth patterns from birth to adulthood. Like many other breeds, the Doberman Pinscher experiences its fastest growth spurts in their first 6 months. For this breed, the general rule of thumb is gaining ten pounds every month up until 7 to 8 months old. After that, you can expect your Doberman Pinscher to continue to gain some more weight until it plateaus at its full adult weight around 15 to 18 months old.

If you’d like to predict your Doberman Pinscher’s full-grown size, make sure to check out our interactive Doberman Pinscher size chart and weight calculator. Just enter your puppy’s breed, current weight in pounds, and current age in weeks. Our calculator will generate an interactive growth chart so you can track your puppy’s growth, and estimate their full-grown weight. 

Let’s now take a look at the typical Doberman Pinscher size predictions by age:

Age	3 months	6 months	9 months	12 months	18 months
Weight	30 pounds	60 pounds	75 pounds	85 pounds	90 pounds
Height	15 inches	23 inches	25 inches	27 inches	27 inches

As we can learn from the Doberman Pinscher size chart above, at 6 months old they’ll have reached about ⅔ of their full adult weight and most of their full height. Doberman Pinschers usually finish growing in height somewhere between 7 and 12 months old. Even though having reached most of its full weight by that time, you can still expect your puppy to fill out and gain a few more pounds up until they’re 18 months old. Typically, smaller Doberman Pinschers might finish growing sooner than larger pups. 

How Big Is A Full-Grown Doberman Pinscher?

A full-grown Doberman Pinscher can grow into a very large dog. Usually, male Dobies are slightly larger than females. Male Doberman Pinschers can weigh between 75 and 100 pounds, and stand around 26 to 28 inches tall at the shoulder. Female Doberman Pinschers can weigh between 60 and 90 pounds, and stand about 24 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder. 

The Doberman Pinscher’s full-grown size is determined by their genetic makeup, diet, and exercise. That’s why it’s especially important a puppy gets the correct amount of food for their optimal growth and wellbeing. 

A different formula you could use is:

1. Growth = current weight / current age in weeks
2. Adult weight = Growth x 52 (number of weeks in one year)

So, for example, if your 12-week old pup weighs 18 pounds. You simply divide the current weight by their age in weeks and multiply the result with 52:

Is A Doberman A Medium Sized Dog?

The Doberman Pinscher is a medium to large-sized breed that AKC categorizes in the Working Group. As the Doberman Pinscher is very athletic and has high energy levels, they’ll do best in a more spacious home where they have plenty of room to roam around. 

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To conclude, the Doberman Pinscher is a beautiful medium to large-sized dog that could easily qualify as a professional athlete. Thanks to its super high energy levels, this breed is most suitable for people who are very active themselves. If you’re up for the task, a Doberman Pinscher will surely become your most loyal and loving companion. We hope you gained some new insights about the Doberman Pinscher size, growth patterns, and how you can predict your puppy’s adult size.