How Much Should Briard Weigh? Briard Weight Calculator.

Updated on Jan 29, 2023

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Briard Growth

Did you just get the Briard puppy? And do you want to know when your Briard will stop growing and how big your Briard will get? Or do you want to know if your Briard is of the ideal weight for its age?

In this article, we will answer all these relevant questions related to Briard growth and weight.

If you do not own the Briard yet, make sure you purchase your Briard from an reputable Briard breeder. Also, check out our Briard buying guide and Briard price guide here.

You can also work with a reputable rescue to adopt a puppy.

It is important for you as a caring Briard owner to know if your Briard is growing normally and that your Briard is not overweight or underweight.

Extensive research studies have shown that most dogs are overweight because their owners spoil them with food, treats, and easy life styles. 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. However, 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 Briard`s weight and growth is that your Briard`s weight and growth pattern can tell you if your Briard has some underlying health conditions (such as bone, heart, hormone diseases). This is what recent research has shown.

This article contains the Briard growth calculator that you can use to predict your Briard`s adult weight. This article also contains the Briard growth chart and weight calculator that you can use to approximately tell if your Briard`s weight is in the normal range.

However, the more accurate method to predict and track normal growth in your Briard is by regularly weighing your Briard and recording the weight of your Briard with our free dog weight tracker and weight predictor. Our tool will tell you, first, a more accurate future weight of your Briard and, second, if your Briard 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 Briard weight category.

Also, check out our Briard food calculator here to know how much food to feed your Briard based on your Briard`s weight and age.

Briard Weight and Growth Chart

Below is the typical growth chart and weight chart of Briards at different stages in their lives.

Note that your Briard may be slightly heavier or lighter than what the chart says. The weight chart is an average weight chart.

Also, this growth chart is the combined growth chart of the male and female Briard.

To know how much food to feed your Briard at different ages and weights, check out our Briard feeding guide and calculator.

To know how much water your Briard needs to drink at different ages and weights, check out our Briard water drinking guide and calculator.

Note that the growth pattern of a female Briard can be slightly different from the growth pattern of a male Briard

. Therefore, later on in this article, we will provide you with the gender-specific growth chart for the male and for the female Briard.

Age	Average Weight	Typical Weight Range
15 Weeks	32 LBS	24 LBS – 39 LBS
20 Weeks	42 LBS	32 LBS – 51 LBS
25 Weeks	49 LBS	37 LBS – 61 LBS
30 Weeks	55 LBS	42 LBS – 69 LBS
35 Weeks	60 LBS	45 LBS – 75 LBS
40 Weeks	63 LBS	47 LBS – 80 LBS
45 Weeks	66 LBS	48 LBS – 83 LBS
60 Weeks	69 LBS	50 LBS – 88 LBS

When do Briards Stop Growing and How Big Do They Get?

Your Briard will grow very fast in its first 47 weeks. At 47 weeks, your Briard will have reached 95 percent of its adult weight. Then your Briard will slowly stop adding more weight. At around 63 weeks (~15 months), your Briard should be at its maximum weight. Briards stop growing at 63 weeks (~15 months).

The above discussion is general, and it applies to both male and female Briards. However, male dogs usually grow at a different rate compared to female dogs

A male Briard will grow very fast in its first 48 weeks. At 48 weeks, a male Briard will have reached 95 percent of its adult weight at 48 weeks. A male Briard will then slowly stop adding more weight. At around 68 weeks (~15 months), a male Briard should have reached its maximum weight. Male Briards stop growing at 68 weeks (~15 months).

Similarly, a female Briard will grow very fast in its first 44 weeks. At 44 weeks, a female Briard will have reached 95 percent of its adult weight at 44 weeks. A female Briard will then slowly stop adding more weight. At around 58 weeks (~15 months), a female Briard should have reached its maximum weight. Female Briards stop growing at 58 weeks (~15 months).

See the growth graph of a Briard below.

As you can see in the Briard growth curve below, the Briard grows really fast in its early weeks, and then its growth levels off till it reaches 100 percent of the adult weight.

Briard Growth Calculator

Use the calculator below to estimate how big your Briard will get based on its current weight.

This Briard growth calculator is based on the typical weight curve of a Briard shown above. The calculator assumes that your Briard is growing normally, and not on its way to become overweight or underweight.

How Much Should a Briard Weigh?

Weight of the Briard. Weight in the dark green region is typical, though weight in the light green region is also possible

Adult Briards typically weigh between 70 to 100 pounds.

Above is a graph that shows how much a Briard should weigh at different ages. Check where the weight of your Briard falls in the graph for its age.

It is totally fine if the weight of your Briard falls in either the dark green or light green region of the graph. However, weight in the dark green region is more typical for Briards.

If the weight of your Briard falls outside both the dark and light green region for its age, then you should consult a vet.

Also, you can use the Briard weight calculator below to find the typical weight and the normal weight range of Briards, male or female, of any age between 12 weeks and 100 weeks.

If you want to see how the weight of your Briard compares to that of other Briard`s of its age, enter the weight of your Briard in the calculator, and the calculator will show you where your Briard stands on the weight chart.

The calculator will also tell you if your Briard is within the normal weight range for the Briard.

This Briard weight calculator uses information from belpatt.fr and data 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 Briard?

The adult Briard is 22 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder. This is the average adult height of the Briard.

Is Your Briard 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 Briard will give you a clearer picture of how your Briard is growing.

You can use our free tool to track your Briard`s growth and weight over time. Our tool will also let you know if your Briard is growing normally.

Tracking your Briard`s weight will let you see the unique growth trajectory of your Briard. You can use this growth trajectory to accurately predict how big your Briard will get. The growth trajectory will also let you know very early if your Briard 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 Briards. You can compare your Briard growth trajectory against these references to see if your Briard is growing normally or you can use our automatic tool.

Tracking your Briard`s growth will let you catch abnormal growth

Click here to start using this free and useful Briard weight tracking tool to track healthy growth in your Briard.

How to Measure the Weight of your Briard

There are two methods you can use to measure your Briard`s weight.

The first method, which is the better and more accurate method to weigh your Briard, is to use a dog weighing scale.

Using a dog scale is important if you would like to monitor your Briard`s growth regularly to catch any abnormal growth early.

Having a scale for weighing your Briard will make it easy for you to weigh your Briard regularly without any trouble.

The scale that we recommend for weighing the Briard is this high durability and affordable W.C Redmon Precision Digital Pet Scale. Click here to check out this scale on Amazon.

Pet Scale for Accurately Weighing Your Briard

The second method is to use a bathroom scale to weigh yourself while holding your Briard. Then use the same scale to weigh yourself without your Briard. Then calculate your weight when holding your dog minus your weight when not holding your Briard. 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 Briard if your Briard is very heavy or if your Briard is the type that would not stay still while being held.

How to measure the weight of your Briard

How Fast Do Briards Grow? Briard Growth Rate

Starting from 3 months of age, Briards grow at a rate of 2.26 pounds per week (1.02 Kilograms per week) on average. Starting at 4 months, your Briard will gain 1.89 pounds (0.86 Kilograms) every week on average.

At 5 months of age, your Briard will grow at a rate of 1.56 pounds per week (0.71 Kilograms per week) on average. Then at 6 months, your Briard will gain 1.27 pounds (0.58 Kilograms) every week on average.

See the growth rate chart of the Briard below

Age (Months)	Growth per week (Pounds)	Growth per week (Kg)
3 Months	2.26	1.02
4 Months	1.89	0.86
5 Months	1.56	0.71
6 Months	1.27	0.58
7 Months	1.02	0.46
8 Months	0.81	0.37

Size of Male Briard Versus Size of Female Briard

The average size of a male Briard is 75 pounds (34 kg) while the average size of a female Briard is 64 pounds (29 kg).

In general, male dogs are usually bigger than female dogs.

Size of Male Briard versus Size of Female Briard

Male Briard Weight and Growth Chart

The growth pattern of Male dogs is also different from that of Female dogs.

Adult male dogs are generally bigger in size than adult female dogs.

Below is the typical growth and weight chart of a Male Briard.

Age	Average Weight	Typical Weight Range
15 Weeks	34 LBS	29 LBS – 39 LBS
20 Weeks	44 LBS	37 LBS – 51 LBS
25 Weeks	52 LBS	44 LBS – 61 LBS
30 Weeks	59 LBS	49 LBS – 69 LBS
35 Weeks	64 LBS	53 LBS – 75 LBS
40 Weeks	67 LBS	55 LBS – 80 LBS
45 Weeks	70 LBS	57 LBS – 83 LBS
60 Weeks	74 LBS	59 LBS – 88 LBS

Female Briard Weight and Growth Chart

The growth pattern of female dogs is different from that of male dogs. On average, female dogs grow faster than males and reach full size earlier. For this reason, it`s important that the standard height and weight charts for dogs are gender-specific.

Also, adult female dogs are generally smaller in size than adult male dogs.

Below is the typical growth and weight chart of a Female Briard.

Age	Average Weight	Typical Weight Range
15 Weeks	30 LBS	24 LBS – 35 LBS
20 Weeks	38 LBS	32 LBS – 45 LBS
25 Weeks	45 LBS	37 LBS – 53 LBS
30 Weeks	51 LBS	42 LBS – 60 LBS
35 Weeks	55 LBS	45 LBS – 65 LBS
40 Weeks	57 LBS	47 LBS – 68 LBS
45 Weeks	59 LBS	48 LBS – 71 LBS
60 Weeks	62 LBS	50 LBS – 74 LBS

Briard Growth Stages

Your Briard will go through a number of developmental stages on its journey to adulthood. Your Briard`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 Briard based on how old your Briard is.

1. Briard Neonatal Period

Briard Neonatal Period is from Birth to 2 weeks. During this stage, the Briard puppy will be totally dependent on its mother. The Briard puppy`s eyes will still be unopened with no sense of vision. The Briard puppy will only have the senses of taste and touch

2. Briard Transitional Period

Briard Transitional Period is from 2 weeks to 3 weeks. During this stage, the Briard 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 Briard 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. Briard Socialization Period

Briard Socialization Period is from 3 weeks to 14 weeks. During this stage, the Briard 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 Briard 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 Briard puppy learns in this stage will have a long-term effect on the puppy`s behavior as an adult.

4. Briard Juvenile Period

Briard Juvenile Period is from 3-4 Months to 5-14 months. During this stage, the Briard puppies will attempt to clarify and resolve their boundaries. Their baby teeth start getting replaced by adult teeth.

5. Briard Adolescent Period

Briard Adolescent Period is from 5-14 Months to 2-3 Years. Briards go through social and sexual maturity during this stage.

6. Briard Maturity Period

Briard Maturity Period is from 1 year to 4 years. At this age, your Briard will transition to full adulthood.

Male Briard Weight/Growth Chart in KG

The growth pattern of Male dogs is also different from that of Female dogs.

Adult male dogs are generally bigger in size than adult female dogs.

Below is typical growth and weight chart of a Male Briard in Kilograms (kg).

Age	Average Weight	Typical Weight Range
15 Weeks	15 KG	13 KG – 17 KG
20 Weeks	20 KG	17 KG – 23 KG
25 Weeks	24 KG	20 KG – 27 KG
30 Weeks	26 KG	22 KG – 31 KG
35 Weeks	29 KG	24 KG – 34 KG
40 Weeks	30 KG	25 KG – 36 KG
45 Weeks	32 KG	26 KG – 37 KG
60 Weeks	33 KG	27 KG – 40 KG

Female Briard Weight/Growth Chart in KG

Also, adult female dogs are generally smaller in size than adult male dogs.

Below is typical growth and weight chart of a Female Briard in Kilograms (kg).

Age	Average Weight	Typical Weight Range
15 Weeks	13 KG	11 KG – 15 KG
20 Weeks	17 KG	14 KG – 20 KG
25 Weeks	20 KG	17 KG – 24 KG
30 Weeks	23 KG	19 KG – 27 KG
35 Weeks	24 KG	20 KG – 29 KG
40 Weeks	26 KG	21 KG – 31 KG
45 Weeks	27 KG	22 KG – 32 KG
60 Weeks	28 KG	22 KG – 33 KG

How Much Should a 12-Week-old Briard Weigh?

The average weight of a 12-week-old female Briard is 23.5 lbs (10.7 kg).

The typical weight range of a 12-week-old female Briard is from 19.5 lbs to 27.6 lbs (8.8 kg to 12.5 kg).

The average weight of a 12-week-old male Briard is 27.0 lbs (12.3 kg).

The typical weight range of a 12-week-old male Briard is from 22.8 lbs to 31.3 lbs (10.3 kg to 14.2 kg).

However, a recent research study on dog weight shows that 12-week-old female Briards can normally weigh as low as 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg) and as high as 30.6 lbs (13.9 kg)

Correspondingly, 12-week-old male Briards can normally weigh as low as 7.0 lbs (3.2 kg) and as high as 32.6 lbs (14.8 kg)

How Much a 12-week-old Female Briard Should Weigh

How Much a 12-week-old Male Briard Should Weigh

How Much Should a 4-Month-old Briard Weigh?

The average weight of a 4-month-old female Briard is 32.0 lbs (14.5 kg).

The typical weight range of a 4-month-old female Briard is from 26.6 lbs to 37.4 lbs (12.1 kg to 17.0 kg).

The average weight of a 4-month-old male Briard is 36.6 lbs (16.6 kg).

The typical weight range of a 4-month-old male Briard is from 31.0 lbs to 42.2 lbs (14.0 kg to 19.2 kg).

However, a recent research study on dog weight shows that 4-month-old female Briards can normally weigh as low as 13.3 lbs (6.0 kg) and as high as 43.6 lbs (19.8 kg)

Correspondingly, 4-month-old male Briards can normally weigh as low as 13.7 lbs (6.2 kg) and as high as 48.1 lbs (21.8 kg)

How Much a 4-month-old Female Briard Should Weigh

How Much a 4-month-old Male Briard Should Weigh

How Much Should a 6-Month-old Briard Weigh?

The average weight of a 6-month-old female Briard is 44.7 lbs (20.3 kg).

The typical weight range of a 6-month-old female Briard is from 37.0 lbs to 52.3 lbs (16.8 kg to 23.7 kg).

The average weight of a 6-month-old male Briard is 51.4 lbs (23.3 kg).

The typical weight range of a 6-month-old male Briard is from 43.2 lbs to 59.7 lbs (19.6 kg to 27.1 kg).

However, a recent research study on dog weight shows that 6-month-old female Briards can normally weigh as low as 22.4 lbs (10.2 kg) and as high as 62.5 lbs (28.4 kg)

Correspondingly, 6-month-old male Briards can normally weigh as low as 24.6 lbs (11.1 kg) and as high as 71.1 lbs (32.2 kg)

How Much a 6-month-old Female Briard Should Weigh

How Much a 6-month-old Male Briard Should Weigh

How Much Should a 1-Year-old Briard Weigh?

The average weight of a 1-year-old female Briard is 61.6 lbs (27.9 kg).

The typical weight range of a 1-year-old female Briard is from 49.9 lbs to 73.3 lbs (22.6 kg to 33.3 kg).

The average weight of a 1-year-old male Briard is 72.9 lbs (33.1 kg).

The typical weight range of a 1-year-old male Briard is from 58.9 lbs to 87.0 lbs (26.7 kg to 39.4 kg).

However, a recent research study on dog weight shows that 1-year-old female Briards can normally weigh as low as 37.2 lbs (16.9 kg) and as high as 84.5 lbs (38.3 kg)

Correspondingly, 1-year-old male Briards can normally weigh as low as 43.7 lbs (19.8 kg) and as high as 98.3 lbs (44.6 kg)

How Much a 1-year-old Female Briard Should Weigh

How Much a 1-year-old Male Briard Should Weigh

How to Tell If Your Briard is Overweight

As mentioned earlier in this article, a very accurate way to know if your Briard 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 Briard puppy. And a close look at your puppy`s growth trajectory will tell you if your Briard puppy will be overweight or underweight. This method is relatively easy to use.

You can use our free online tool to track your Briard puppy`s growth curve.

However, if you do not have a record of the weekly weights of your Briard, 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.

Overweight, Underweight and Ideal Weight Body Condition Chart for Dogs

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 Briard appears to be overweight. The vet might recommend reducing how much food to feed your Briard.

Conclusion on Briard 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 Briard will get. These tools will also help tell if your Briard is growing normally.

However, the best way to monitor and predict the growth of your Briard is to measure and record your puppy Briard`s weight every week.

Use our free Briard weight tracker and calculator tool available here to track and predict your Briard`s weight.

It is important that every Briard owner monitors the growth of their Briard for normal growth by checking the weight of their Briard 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 Briard is growing normally from your Briard`s weight history earlier in this article.

Abnormal growth in Briard 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 Briard lifespan and quality of life.

Don`t wait. Start tracking your Briard`s weight today!