Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Chinook Growth
- Chinook Weight and Growth Chart
- Chinook Growth Calculator
- How Much Should a Chinook Weigh?
- What is the Height of the Chinook?
- Is Your Chinook Growing Normally? This is How to Tell
- How to Measure the Weight of your Chinook
- How Fast Do Chinooks Grow? Chinook Growth Rate
- Chinook Growth Stages
- Chinook Weight/Growth Chart in KG
- How Much Should a 12-Week-old Chinook Weigh?
- How Much Should a 4-Month-old Chinook Weigh?
- How Much Should a 6-Month-old Chinook Weigh?
- How Much Should a 1-Year-old Chinook Weigh?
- How to Tell If Your Chinook is Overweight
- Conclusion on Chinook Weight and Growth
Chinook Growth
Did you just get the Chinook puppy? And do you want to know when your Chinook will stop growing and how big your Chinook will get? Or do you want to know if your Chinook is of the ideal weight for its age?
In this article, we will answer all relevant questions related to Chinook growth and weight.
If you do not own the Chinook yet, make sure you purchase your Chinook from an ethical Chinook breeder or work with a reputable rescue. Check out our Chinook buying guide and Chinook price guide here.
It is important for you as a caring Chinook owner to know if your Chinook is growing normally and if your Chinook 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 Chinook`s weight and growth is that your Chinook`s weight and growth pattern can tell you if your Chinook has some underlying health conditions (such as bone, heart, hormone diseases). This is what recent research has shown.
This article contains the Chinook growth calculator that you can use to predict your Chinook`s adult weight. This article also contains the Chinook growth chart and weight calculator that you can use to approximately tell if your Chinook`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 Chinook is by regularly weighing your Chinook and recording the weight of your Chinook with our free dog weight tracker and weight predictor. Our tool will tell you, first, a more accurate future weight of your Chinook and, second, if your Chinook 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 Chinook weight category.
Chinook Weight and Growth Chart
Below is the typical growth chart and weight chart of Chinooks at different stages in their lives.
Note that your Chinook 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 Chinook at different ages and weights, check out our Chinook feeding guide and calculator.
To know how much water your Chinook needs to drink at different ages and weights, check out our Chinook water drinking guide and calculator.
| Age | Average Weight | Typical Weight Range |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Weeks | 21 LBS | 19 LBS – 24 LBS |
| 20 Weeks | 32 LBS | 28 LBS – 35 LBS |
| 25 Weeks | 40 LBS | 35 LBS – 44 LBS |
| 30 Weeks | 46 LBS | 40 LBS – 51 LBS |
| 35 Weeks | 50 LBS | 44 LBS – 56 LBS |
| 40 Weeks | 54 LBS | 47 LBS – 60 LBS |
| 45 Weeks | 56 LBS | 49 LBS – 63 LBS |
| 60 Weeks | 59 LBS | 51 LBS – 66 LBS |
Chinook Growth Calculator
Use the calculator below to estimate how big your Chinook will get based on its current weight.
This Chinook growth calculator is based on the typical weight curve of a Chinook shown above. The calculator assumes that your Chinook is growing normally, and not on its way to become overweight or underweight.
How Much Should a Chinook Weigh?
Chinooks typically weigh between 55 to 70 pounds.
Above is a graph that shows how much a Chinook should weigh at different ages. Check where the weight of your Chinook falls in the graph for its age.
The weights in the dark green region is typical for Chinooks.
If the weight of your Chinook falls outside the dark green region for its age, then you should consult a vet.
Also, you can use the Chinook weight calculator below to find the typical weight and the normal weight range of Chinooks, male or female, of any age between 12 weeks and 100 weeks.
If you want to see how the weight of your Chinook compares to that of other Chinook`s of its age, enter the weight of your Chinook in the calculator, and the calculator will show you where your Chinook stands on the weight chart.
The calculator will also tell you if your Chinook is within the normal weight range for the Chinook.
This Chinook 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 Chinook?
The adult Chinook is 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder. This is the average adult height of the Chinook.
Is Your Chinook 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 Chinook will give you a clearer picture of how your Chinook is growing.
You can use our free tool to track your Chinook`s growth and weight over time. Our tool will also let you know if your Chinook is growing normally.
Tracking your Chinook`s weight will let you see the unique growth trajectory of your Chinook. You can use this growth trajectory to accurately predict how big your Chinook will get. The growth trajectory will also let you know very early if your Chinook 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 Chinooks. You can compare your Chinook growth trajectory against these references to see if your Chinook is growing normally or you can use our automatic tool.
How to Measure the Weight of your Chinook
There are two methods you can use to measure your Chinook`s weight.
The first method, which is the better and more accurate method to weigh your Chinook, is to use a dog weighing scale.
Using a dog scale is important if you would like to monitor your Chinook`s growth regularly to catch any abnormal growth early.
Having a scale for weighing your Chinook will make it easy for you to weigh your Chinook regularly without any trouble.
The scale that we recommend for weighing the Chinook 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 Chinook. Then use the same scale to weigh yourself without your Chinook. Then calculate your weight when holding your dog minus your weight when not holding your Chinook. 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 Chinook if your Chinook is very heavy or if your Chinook is the type that would not stay still while being held.
How Fast Do Chinooks Grow? Chinook Growth Rate
Starting from 3 months of age, Chinooks grow at a rate of 2.41 pounds per week (1.09 Kilograms per week) on average. Starting at 4 months, your Chinook will gain 2.01 pounds (0.91 Kilograms) every week on average.
At 5 months of age, your Chinook will grow at a rate of 1.65 pounds per week (0.75 Kilograms per week) on average. Then at 6 months, your Chinook will gain 1.33 pounds (0.61 Kilograms) every week on average.
See the growth rate chart of the Chinook below
| Age (Months) | Growth per week (Pounds) | Growth per week (Kg) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Months | 2.41 | 1.09 |
| 4 Months | 2.01 | 0.91 |
| 5 Months | 1.65 | 0.75 |
| 6 Months | 1.33 | 0.61 |
| 7 Months | 1.06 | 0.48 |
| 8 Months | 0.83 | 0.38 |
Chinook Growth Stages
Your Chinook will go through a number of developmental stages on its journey to adulthood. Your Chinook`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 Chinook based on how old your Chinook is.
1. Chinook Neonatal Period
Chinook Neonatal Period is from Birth to 2 weeks. During this stage, the Chinook puppy will be totally dependent on its mother. The Chinook puppy`s eyes will still be unopened with no sense of vision. The Chinook puppy will only have the senses of taste and touch
2. Chinook Transitional Period
Chinook Transitional Period is from 2 weeks to 3 weeks. During this stage, the Chinook 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 Chinook 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. Chinook Socialization Period
Chinook Socialization Period is from 3 weeks to 14 weeks. During this stage, the Chinook 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 Chinook 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 Chinook puppy learns in this stage will have a long-term effect on the puppy`s behavior as an adult.
4. Chinook Juvenile Period
Chinook Juvenile Period is from 3-4 Months to 5-14 months. During this stage, the Chinook puppies will attempt to clarify and resolve their boundaries. Their baby teeth start getting replaced by adult teeth.
5. Chinook Adolescent Period
Chinook Adolescent Period is from 5-14 Months to 2-3 Years. Chinooks go through social and sexual maturity during this stage.
6. Chinook Maturity Period
Chinook Maturity Period is from 1 year to 4 years. At this age, your Chinook will transition to full adulthood.
Chinook 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 | 9 KG | 8 KG – 10 KG |
| 20 Weeks | 14 KG | 12 KG – 16 KG |
| 25 Weeks | 18 KG | 16 KG – 20 KG |
| 30 Weeks | 20 KG | 18 KG – 23 KG |
| 35 Weeks | 23 KG | 20 KG – 25 KG |
| 40 Weeks | 24 KG | 21 KG – 27 KG |
| 45 Weeks | 25 KG | 22 KG – 28 KG |
| 60 Weeks | 26 KG | 23 KG – 30 KG |
How Much Should a 12-Week-old Chinook Weigh?
The average weight of a 12-week-old Chinook is 14.4 lbs (6.5 kg).
The typical weight range of a 12-week-old Chinook is from 13.0 lbs to 15.8 lbs (5.9 kg to 7.2 kg).
How Much Should a 4-Month-old Chinook Weigh?
The average weight of a 4-month-old Chinook is 24.0 lbs (10.9 kg).
The typical weight range of a 4-month-old Chinook is from 21.4 lbs to 26.6 lbs (9.7 kg to 12.1 kg).
How Much Should a 6-Month-old Chinook Weigh?
The average weight of a 6-month-old Chinook is 38.6 lbs (17.5 kg).
The typical weight range of a 6-month-old Chinook is from 34.1 lbs to 43.1 lbs (15.5 kg to 19.5 kg).
How Much Should a 1-Year-old Chinook Weigh?
The average weight of a 1-year-old Chinook is 58.2 lbs (26.4 kg).
The typical weight range of a 1-year-old Chinook is from 50.9 lbs to 65.5 lbs (23.1 kg to 29.7 kg).
How to Tell If Your Chinook is Overweight
As mentioned earlier in this article, a very accurate way to know if your Chinook 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 Chinook puppy. And a close look at your puppy`s growth trajectory will tell you if your Chinook puppy will be overweight or underweight. This method is relatively easy to use.
You can use our free online tool to track your Chinook puppy`s growth curve.
However, if you do not have a record of the weekly weights of your Chinook, 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 Chinook appears to be overweight. The vet might recommend reducing how much food to feed your Chinook.
Conclusion on Chinook 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 Chinook will get. These tools will also help tell if your Chinook is growing normally.
However, the best way to monitor and predict the growth of your Chinook is to measure and record your puppy Chinook`s weight every week.
Use our free Chinook weight tracker and calculator tool available here to track and predict your Chinook`s weight.
It is important that every Chinook owner monitors the growth of their Chinook for normal growth by checking the weight of their Chinook 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 Chinook is growing normally from your Chinook`s weight history earlier in this article.
Abnormal growth in Chinook 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 Chinook lifespan and quality of life.
Don`t wait. Start tracking your Chinook`s weight today!