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Rhodesian Ridgeback growth chart
How much should a Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy weigh? Find the row that matches your puppy's sex and expected adult weight, and read across by age.
Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy weight chart (lb)
| Adult weight | 2 mo | 3 mo | 4 mo | 5 mo | 6 mo | 8 mo | 10 mo | 12 mo | 15 mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male, 85 lb | 13 | 23 | 32 | 42 | 51 | 64 | 73 | 79 | 83 |
| Female, 70 lb | 11 | 19 | 27 | 35 | 42 | 53 | 60 | 65 | 69 |
Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy weight chart (kg)
| Adult weight | 2 mo | 3 mo | 4 mo | 5 mo | 6 mo | 8 mo | 10 mo | 12 mo | 15 mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male, 39 kg | 6.0 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 29 | 33 | 36 | 38 |
| Female, 32 kg | 5.0 | 8.4 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 31 |
Typical weights by month. Individual puppies often sit 10–15% above or below these numbers. Last reviewed October 7, 2026.
How big does a Rhodesian Ridgeback get?
According to the American Kennel Club's breed profile for the Rhodesian Ridgeback, adults weigh: male 85 lb; female 70 lb. Life expectancy is 10–12 years.
| Weight | Height | |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 85 lb | 25–27 in |
| Female | 70 lb | 24–26 in |
When does a Rhodesian Ridgeback stop growing?
Rhodesian Ridgebacks grow like other large-sized dogs: they are close to adult weight at around 15 months. At 6 months a typical Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy has reached about 60% of its adult weight.
To estimate your own puppy's adult weight from its current weight and age, use the puppy weight calculator and choose "Large" as the expected adult size.
How the chart is made
The adult weights come from the AKC breed profile. The weight at each month is estimated with our large-breed growth curve, which gives the share of adult weight a typical puppy of that size reaches at each age. The curves are simplified from published research on dog growth, including the growth standard charts by Salt and colleagues (PLOS ONE, 2017).
If your puppy is well below or above the chart, stops gaining weight, or looks very thin or round, ask your vet to check its body condition.
Questions people ask
How much should a 3-month-old Rhodesian Ridgeback weigh?
Typically about 19–23 lb, depending on sex and how big the dog will be as an adult.
How much should a 6-month-old Rhodesian Ridgeback weigh?
Typically about 42–51 lb, roughly 60% of adult weight.
When is a Rhodesian Ridgeback full grown?
Most Rhodesian Ridgebacks are close to their adult weight at around 15 months, though many keep filling out with muscle for a while after that.
How big will my Rhodesian Ridgeback get?
The AKC lists adult weights of male 85 lb; female 70 lb. Your puppy's parents are a good guide to where in that range it will end up.