Poodle Weight & Growth Chart

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

Male Adult Weight

40–70 lbs

Female Adult Weight

34–61 lbs

Poodle Weight Overview

Weight range for the Poodle: 40–70 lbs overall. Males: 40–70 lbs. Females: 34–61 lbs.

Standards weigh 40 to 70 pounds, Miniatures 10 to 15 pounds. Maintaining lean body condition is important as excess weight stresses joints and the cardiovascular system.. Consult the growth chart below for typical weight progression by age.

Growth Chart

When Does a Poodle Stop Growing?

Expect your Poodle to reach adult height of 15–22 inches by 12–15 months. Full body maturity—including muscle development toward the 40–70 lb target—may continue until 14–18 months.

Growth is influenced by genetics, nutrition quality, and spay/neuter timing. Generally healthy with a long lifespan for their size, but responsible breeding should test for PRA, hip dysplasia, and von Willebrand's disease..

Is My Poodle Overweight?

Is your Poodle at a healthy weight? The ideal range is 40–70 lbs (males 40–70, females 34–61). Check these three signs:

Ribs: Easily felt with light pressure; not visible but not buried under fat
Waistline: A clear narrowing behind the ribs when viewed from above
Abdominal tuck: The belly slopes upward from the ribcage to the hind legs when viewed from the side

If your dog fails any of these checks, consult your vet. Generally healthy with a long lifespan for their size, but responsible breeding should test for PRA, hip dysplasia, and von Willebrand's disease..

Feeding Recommendation

An adult Poodle's daily food intake is typically 0.6–1.4 cups of high-quality kibble, fed in two meals. Standards weigh 40 to 70 pounds, Miniatures 10 to 15 pounds. Maintaining lean body condition is important as excess weight stresses joints and the cardiovascular system.. At 40–70 lbs with energy level 4/5, Generally healthy with a long lifespan for their size, but responsible breeding should test for PRA, hip dysplasia, and von Willebrand's disease..

Weight by Age Table

Age	Male (lbs)	Female (lbs)
3 months	15.7–19.3	13.3–16.4
6 months	34.5–42.5	29.3–36.1
9 months	50.2–61.8	42.6–52.6
12 months	62.8–77.2	53.3–65.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Males: 40–70 lbs. Females: 34–61 lbs. Standards weigh 40 to 70 pounds, Miniatures 10 to 15 pounds. Maintaining lean body condition is important as excess weight stresses joints and the cardiovascular system.. Consult your vet for a personalized assessment.

The Poodle reaches full adult size (15–22 inches, 40–70 lbs) by approximately 12–15 months. Standard Poodles need 60-plus minutes of vigorous exercise daily including swimming, running, or agility. They are genuine athletes despite their glamorous reputation.. Growth rate is influenced by genetics, diet, and overall care.

For a Poodle at healthy weight (40–70 lbs), you should feel ribs without pressing hard, see a defined waist from above, and notice an abdominal tuck from the side. Even modest excess weight stresses this medium-sized breed's frame and can worsen conditions like Hip Dysplasia.

Start with the food label's guidelines for your puppy's current weight and adjust based on body condition. Poodle puppies should eat 3–4 meals daily until 6 months, then transition to twice daily. Given the breed's predisposition to Hip Dysplasia, your vet may recommend specific dietary considerations. Target adult weight is 40–70 lbs (40–70 for males, 34–61 for females).

Poor weight gain in a Poodle puppy warrants a vet visit. For a breed that should reach 40–70 lbs at maturity, slow growth can signal parasites (very common in puppies), underfeeding, food intolerance, or illness. Given this breed's curly and dense coat, it can be hard to visually assess body condition–weigh your puppy weekly. Your vet will likely run a fecal test and blood work.