Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Afador Growth
- Afador Weight and Growth Chart
- Afador Growth Calculator
- How Much Should a Afador Weigh?
- What is the Height of the Afador?
- Is Your Afador Growing Normally? This is How to Tell
- How to Measure the Weight of your Afador
- How Fast Do Afadors Grow? Afador Growth Rate
- Afador Growth Stages
- Afador Weight/Growth Chart in KG
- How Much Should a 12-Week-old Afador Weigh?
- How Much Should a 4-Month-old Afador Weigh?
- How Much Should a 6-Month-old Afador Weigh?
- How Much Should a 1-Year-old Afador Weigh?
- How to Tell If Your Afador is Overweight
- Conclusion on Afador Weight and Growth
Afador Growth
Did you just get the Afador puppy? And do you want to know when your Afador will stop growing and how big your Afador will get? Or do you want to know if your Afador is of the ideal weight for its age?
In this article, we will answer all relevant questions related to Afador growth and weight.
If you do not own the Afador yet, make sure you purchase your Afador from an ethical Afador breeder or work with a reputable rescue. Check out our Afador buying guide and Afador price guide here.
It is important for you as a caring Afador owner to know if your Afador is growing normally and if your Afador is not overweight or underweight.
Extensive research studies have shown that most dogs are overweight because their owners spoil them with food, treats, and an easy life. Most dogs eat way too much and do not get enough exercise. Research has also shown that one of the reasons many dogs die young is because they are overweight. You can extend your dog`s life by making sure your dog is of healthy weight and growth.One final reason to keep track of your Afador`s weight and growth is that your Afador`s weight and growth pattern can tell you if your Afador has some underlying health conditions (such as bone, heart, hormone diseases). This is what recent research has shown.
This article contains the Afador growth calculator that you can use to predict your Afador`s adult weight. This article also contains the Afador growth chart and weight calculator that you can use to approximately tell if your Afador`s weight is in the normal range based on its current weight.
However, the more accurate method to predict and track normal growth in your Afador is by regularly weighing your Afador and recording the weight of your Afador with our free dog weight tracker and weight predictor. Our tool will tell you, first, a more accurate future weight of your Afador and, second, if your Afador is growing normally.
We designed our dog weight tracker and weight predictor based on a recent research study carried out by researchers from Banfield Pet Hospitals and the University of Liverpool. This study collected and analyzed the weight of over 6 million healthy dogs in the United States. The dogs studied included dogs in the Afador weight category.
Afador Weight and Growth Chart
Below is the typical growth chart and weight chart of Afadors at different stages in their lives.
Note that your Afador may be slightly heavier or lighter than what the chart says. The growth chart is an average weight chart.
To know how much food to feed your Afador at different ages and weights, check out our Afador feeding guide and calculator.
To know how much water your Afador needs to drink at different ages and weights, check out our Afador water drinking guide and calculator.
| Age | Average Weight | Typical Weight Range |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Weeks | 24 LBS | 20 LBS – 28 LBS |
| 20 Weeks | 34 LBS | 28 LBS – 40 LBS |
| 25 Weeks | 42 LBS | 34 LBS – 50 LBS |
| 30 Weeks | 48 LBS | 39 LBS – 57 LBS |
| 35 Weeks | 52 LBS | 42 LBS – 63 LBS |
| 40 Weeks | 56 LBS | 44 LBS – 67 LBS |
| 45 Weeks | 58 LBS | 46 LBS – 69 LBS |
| 60 Weeks | 60 LBS | 48 LBS – 72 LBS |
Afador Growth Calculator
Use the calculator below to estimate how big your Afador will get based on its current weight.
This Afador growth calculator is based on the typical weight curve of a Afador shown above. The calculator assumes that your Afador is growing normally, and not on its way to become overweight or underweight.
How Much Should a Afador Weigh?
Afadors typically weigh between 50 to 75 pounds.
Above is a graph that shows how much a Afador should weigh at different ages. Check where the weight of your Afador falls in the graph for its age.
The weights in the dark green region is typical for Afadors.
If the weight of your Afador falls outside the dark green region for its age, then you should consult a vet.
Also, you can use the Afador weight calculator below to find the typical weight and the normal weight range of Afadors, male or female, of any age between 12 weeks and 100 weeks.
If you want to see how the weight of your Afador compares to that of other Afador`s of its age, enter the weight of your Afador in the calculator, and the calculator will show you where your Afador stands on the weight chart.
The calculator will also tell you if your Afador is within the normal weight range for the Afador.
This Afador weight calculator uses information from a research study on dog weight carried out by researchers at the University of Liverpool.
Please, talk to your vet before taking any decision on your pet`s weight and health.
What is the Height of the Afador?
The adult Afador is 20 to 29 inches. This is the average adult height of the Afador.
Is Your Afador Growing Normally? This is How to Tell
Puppy growth predictors, growth charts, and growth calculators like the ones above are approximate methods for predicting growth in dogs. However, these tools have limited capabilities. This is because each dog is unique and a dog`s growth may be different from that of the overall dog population.
A more accurate and scientific way to predict a dog`s growth is to measure the dog`s weight every week and record the weight. Doing this with your Afador will give you a clearer picture of how your Afador is growing.
You can use our free tool to track your Afador`s growth and weight over time. Our tool will also let you know if your Afador is growing normally.
Tracking your Afador`s weight will let you see the unique growth trajectory of your Afador. You can use this growth trajectory to accurately predict how big your Afador will get. The growth trajectory will also let you know very early if your Afador will become overweight or underweight.
Monitoring your dog`s weight is important because pet obesity is one of the leading causes of premature death in dogs. And these days, pets gain weight very easily because their owners spoil them with lots of treats and food. Catching early abnormal weight in your dog and correcting it (through diet changes, exercise) can significantly extend your dog`s life.
Below is what a normal growth pattern and what abnormal growth patterns look like in Afadors. You can compare your Afador growth trajectory against these references to see if your Afador is growing normally or you can use our automatic tool.
How to Measure the Weight of your Afador
There are two methods you can use to measure your Afador`s weight.
The first method, which is the better and more accurate method to weigh your Afador, is to use a dog weighing scale.
Using a dog scale is important if you would like to monitor your Afador`s growth regularly to catch any abnormal growth early.
Having a scale for weighing your Afador will make it easy for you to weigh your Afador regularly without any trouble.
The scale that we recommend for weighing the Afador is this high durability and affordable W.C Redmon Precision Digital Pet Scale. Click here to check out this scale on Amazon.
The second method is to use a bathroom scale to weigh yourself while holding your Afador. Then use the same scale to weigh yourself without your Afador. Then calculate your weight when holding your dog minus your weight when not holding your Afador. This method is illustrated in the picture below.
However, note that this method of holding your dog on a scale is not very accurate, and it may be difficult for you to use this method to weigh your Afador if your Afador is very heavy or if your Afador is the type that would not stay still while being held.
How Fast Do Afadors Grow? Afador Growth Rate
Starting from 3 months of age, Afadors grow at a rate of 2.44 pounds per week (1.11 Kilograms per week) on average. Starting at 4 months, your Afador will gain 2.02 pounds (0.91 Kilograms) every week on average.
At 5 months of age, your Afador will grow at a rate of 1.64 pounds per week (0.74 Kilograms per week) on average. Then at 6 months, your Afador will gain 1.32 pounds (0.60 Kilograms) every week on average.
See the growth rate chart of the Afador below
| Age (Months) | Growth per week (Pounds) | Growth per week (Kg) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Months | 2.44 | 1.11 |
| 4 Months | 2.02 | 0.91 |
| 5 Months | 1.64 | 0.74 |
| 6 Months | 1.32 | 0.60 |
| 7 Months | 1.04 | 0.47 |
| 8 Months | 0.80 | 0.36 |
Afador Growth Stages
Your Afador will go through a number of developmental stages on its journey to adulthood. Your Afador`s growth pattern can be categorized into 6 distinct stages: Neonatal, Transitional, Socialization Period, Juvenile Period, Adolescent Period, and Maturity.
You can know the developmental stage of your Afador based on how old your Afador is.
1. Afador Neonatal Period
Afador Neonatal Period is from Birth to 2 weeks. During this stage, the Afador puppy will be totally dependent on its mother. The Afador puppy`s eyes will still be unopened with no sense of vision. The Afador puppy will only have the senses of taste and touch
2. Afador Transitional Period
Afador Transitional Period is from 2 weeks to 3 weeks. During this stage, the Afador puppy will continue to develop a better sense of hearing and taste. The puppy`s teeth will start coming through and its eyes will begin to open.
During this stage, the Afador puppy begins to crawl forward and backward, begins to stand, begins to wag its tail. This is also the age where your puppy’s personality begins to develop.
3. Afador Socialization Period
Afador Socialization Period is from 3 weeks to 14 weeks. During this stage, the Afador puppy will be able to fully use all of its senses (vision, smell, touch, hearing, taste), and the puppy will learn to survive without its mother.
Also during this stage, the Afador puppy learns how to act like a dog (biting, chasing, barking, etc). The rapid learning and socialization of the puppy occur at this stage, and what the Afador puppy learns in this stage will have a long-term effect on the puppy`s behavior as an adult.
4. Afador Juvenile Period
Afador Juvenile Period is from 3-4 Months to 5-14 months. During this stage, the Afador puppies will attempt to clarify and resolve their boundaries. Their baby teeth start getting replaced by adult teeth.
5. Afador Adolescent Period
Afador Adolescent Period is from 5-14 Months to 2-3 Years. Afadors go through social and sexual maturity during this stage.
6. Afador Maturity Period
Afador Maturity Period is from 1 year to 4 years. At this age, your Afador will transition to full adulthood.
Afador Weight/Growth Chart in KG
Below is typical growth and weight chart of the all in Kilograms (kg).
| Age | Average Weight | Typical Weight Range |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Weeks | 10 KG | 9 KG – 12 KG |
| 20 Weeks | 15 KG | 12 KG – 18 KG |
| 25 Weeks | 19 KG | 15 KG – 22 KG |
| 30 Weeks | 22 KG | 17 KG – 26 KG |
| 35 Weeks | 24 KG | 19 KG – 28 KG |
| 40 Weeks | 25 KG | 20 KG – 30 KG |
| 45 Weeks | 26 KG | 21 KG – 31 KG |
| 60 Weeks | 27 KG | 22 KG – 32 KG |
How Much Should a 12-Week-old Afador Weigh?
The average weight of a 12-week-old Afador is 16.7 lbs (7.6 kg).
The typical weight range of a 12-week-old Afador is from 14.4 lbs to 19.0 lbs (6.5 kg to 8.6 kg).
How Much Should a 4-Month-old Afador Weigh?
The average weight of a 4-month-old Afador is 26.5 lbs (12.0 kg).
The typical weight range of a 4-month-old Afador is from 22.1 lbs to 30.9 lbs (10.0 kg to 14.0 kg).
How Much Should a 6-Month-old Afador Weigh?
The average weight of a 6-month-old Afador is 41.1 lbs (18.6 kg).
The typical weight range of a 6-month-old Afador is from 33.4 lbs to 48.7 lbs (15.2 kg to 22.1 kg).
How Much Should a 1-Year-old Afador Weigh?
The average weight of a 1-year-old Afador is 59.9 lbs (27.2 kg).
The typical weight range of a 1-year-old Afador is from 47.9 lbs to 71.8 lbs (21.7 kg to 32.6 kg).
How to Tell If Your Afador is Overweight
As mentioned earlier in this article, a very accurate way to know if your Afador puppy is on its way to becoming overweight is by weighing your dog every week and recording its weight. This will show you the growth trajectory of your Afador puppy. And a close look at your puppy`s growth trajectory will tell you if your Afador puppy will be overweight or underweight. This method is relatively easy to use.
You can use our free online tool to track your Afador puppy`s growth curve.
However, if you do not have a record of the weekly weights of your Afador, and you want to tell if your dog is overweight, underweight, or of normal weight, then you can use a chart called the body condition chart shown below. This method requires some expertise to use, and it is further discussed below.
To tell your dog`s body condition, first, look at your dog closely and observe which of its bones and structures are sticking out or not sticking out from under its skin. Next, use your hands to feel for fat and bones over your dog. To know which bones to look and feel for, check out the body condition tool guide from the World Small Animal Veterinary Association and this guide. This exercise will tell you the body condition score for your dog.
Body condition scores are from a scale of 1 to 9. A score of 1, 2 or 3 means that a dog is too skinny. A score of 4 or 5 means that a dog is of ideal weight, and a score above 5 means that a dog is overweight.
Talk to your vet if your Afador appears to be overweight. The vet might recommend reducing how much food to feed your Afador.
Conclusion on Afador Weight and Growth
In this article, we have provided you with the information, growth charts and growth calculators to help you tell how big your Afador will get. These tools will also help tell if your Afador is growing normally.
However, the best way to monitor and predict the growth of your Afador is to measure and record your puppy Afador`s weight every week.
Use our free Afador weight tracker and calculator tool available here to track and predict your Afador`s weight.
It is important that every Afador owner monitors the growth of their Afador for normal growth by checking the weight of their Afador regularly. Regular weight monitoring will let you detect any abnormal growth very early before it is too late. We discussed how you can tell if your Afador is growing normally from your Afador`s weight history earlier in this article.
Abnormal growth in Afador can be because of underlying disease (such are heart, hormonal, or bone problems) or because of overfeeding or underfeeding. All of the aforementioned reduce the Afador lifespan and quality of life.
Don`t wait. Start tracking your Afador`s weight today!
