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title: "How much does a German shepherd weigh?"
description: "A German shepherd weighs 22–40 kg (48.5–88.2 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/german-shepherd/
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# How much does a German shepherd weigh?

**Typical weight: 22–40 kg**

That is 48.5–88.2 lb.

A large herding breed, now the standard police and military working dog.

> Males 30-40 kg; females 22-32 kg.

## How that compares

*German shepherd against things of a similar mass.*

- Bag of concrete: 18–36.3 kg
- Harp: 5–45 kg
- Lawn mower: 12–300 kg
- Bookshelf: 12–80 kg
- German shepherd: 22–40 kg
- Punching bag: 18–70 kg
- Wine cooler: 12–80 kg
- Canoe: 16–45 kg

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## Common questions

### How much does a German shepherd weigh?

A German shepherd weighs 22–40 kg (48.5–88.2 lb). Males 30-40 kg; females 22-32 kg.

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## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)