Boxer Weight & Growth Chart

Complete weight guide with growth charts for male and female Boxers from puppy to adult.

Male Adult Weight

50–80 lbs

Female Adult Weight

42–70 lbs

Boxer Weight Overview

A fully grown Boxer weighs between 50 and 80 pounds. Males range 50–80 lbs; females 42–70 lbs.

Males weigh 65-80 pounds, females 50-65 pounds; the breed should be muscular and athletic, never fat or overly bulky..

Growth Chart

When Does a Boxer Stop Growing?

Boxers typically reach their full adult height of 21–25 inches by 15 to 24 months and their full adult weight of 50–80 lbs shortly after. Males weigh 65-80 pounds, females 50-65 pounds; the breed should be muscular and athletic, never fat or overly bulky..

Factors that influence growth include genetics, nutrition, and spay/neuter timing. For this working breed, a large-breed puppy food with controlled calcium is recommended to support proper joint development.

Is My Boxer Overweight?

Assessing your Boxer's body condition (healthy range: 50–80 lbs):

Rib check: Run your hands along the ribcage—you should feel individual ribs under a slight fat layer
Overhead view: A defined waist should be visible between ribs and hips
Side profile: The abdomen should tuck upward behind the last rib

Overweight Boxers face higher risks of Aortic Stenosis, joint problems, and shortened lifespan. As a large-sized working breed, maintaining lean body condition is especially important for longevity. Work with your vet to adjust feeding and exercise if needed.

Feeding Recommendation

Plan on 0.8–1.6 cups of premium dry food daily for your adult Boxer, divided into morning and evening meals. Given this working breed's predisposition to Aortic Stenosis, discuss dietary approaches that may help manage this risk with your vet. Males weigh 65-80 pounds, females 50-65 pounds; the breed should be muscular and athletic, never fat or overly bulky..

Weight by Age Table

Age	Male (lbs)	Female (lbs)
3 months	14.4–17.6	12.2–15.0
6 months	32.5–39.5	27.5–33.7
9 months	46.9–57.1	39.8–48.6
12 months	57.7–70.3	48.9–59.9
18 months	68.5–83.5	58.1–71.1
24 months	72.1–87.9	61.2–74.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Males: 50–80 lbs. Females: 42–70 lbs. Males weigh 65-80 pounds, females 50-65 pounds; the breed should be muscular and athletic, never fat or overly bulky.. Consult your vet for a personalized assessment.

Most Boxers reach adult height of 21–25 inches by 15–24 months, with full body weight of 50–80 lbs achieved shortly after. Males weigh 65-80 pounds, females 50-65 pounds; the breed should be muscular and athletic, never fat or overly bulky..

Three quick checks for your Boxer: (1) Feel the ribs–they should be easily palpable under a thin fat layer. (2) View from above–there should be a visible waist behind the ribs. (3) Side profile–the abdomen should tuck up. Target weight: 50–80 lbs. Their coat type allows for relatively easy visual body condition assessment. Consult your vet for a body condition score.

Start with the food label's guidelines for your puppy's current weight and adjust based on body condition. Boxer puppies should eat 3–4 meals daily until 6 months, then transition to twice daily. Given the breed's predisposition to Aortic Stenosis, your vet may recommend specific dietary considerations. Target adult weight is 50–80 lbs (50–80 for males, 42–70 for females).

Poor weight gain in a Boxer puppy warrants a vet visit. For a breed that should reach 50–80 lbs at maturity, slow growth can signal parasites (very common in puppies), underfeeding, food intolerance, or illness. Regular weigh-ins help track progress objectively. Your vet will likely run a fecal test and blood work.