Labrador Retriever Weight Chart & Growth Guide
Monitor your Labrador Retriever's weight at every life stage — from playful puppy to fully grown adult.
About the Labrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever has topped breed popularity charts for decades and remains one of the most beloved family dogs worldwide. Originally from Newfoundland, Canada, Labs were used by fishermen to retrieve fish and nets from icy waters before becoming the all-around working and companion dogs we know today.
Labs come in three colours — black, yellow, and chocolate — and are known for their outgoing, eager-to-please personalities. Their intelligence and trainability make them a top choice for service, therapy, and detection work.
Labrador Retrievers are prone to obesity, so weight monitoring is especially important for this breed. An overweight Lab faces increased risk of hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, and diabetes. Keeping your Lab at a healthy weight is one of the best things you can do for their long-term health.
Labrador Retriever Weight Chart by Age
Adult male Labradors typically weigh 29–36 kg (65–80 lbs) and females 25–32 kg (55–70 lbs). Use the tables below to compare your Lab's weight against breed averages.
Male Labrador Retriever
| Age | Weight |
|---|---|
| 8 weeks | 4–7 kg (9–15 lbs) |
| 3 months | 9–13 kg (20–29 lbs) |
| 6 months | 18–25 kg (40–55 lbs) |
| 9 months | 23–30 kg (51–66 lbs) |
| 12 months | 25–34 kg (55–75 lbs) |
| 18 months | 27–36 kg (60–79 lbs) |
| Adult (2+ yrs) | 29–36 kg (65–80 lbs) |
Female Labrador Retriever
| Age | Weight |
|---|---|
| 8 weeks | 3–6 kg (7–13 lbs) |
| 3 months | 7–11 kg (15–24 lbs) |
| 6 months | 15–22 kg (33–48 lbs) |
| 9 months | 20–27 kg (44–60 lbs) |
| 12 months | 23–30 kg (51–66 lbs) |
| 18 months | 24–32 kg (53–70 lbs) |
| Adult (2+ yrs) | 25–32 kg (55–70 lbs) |
Keeping Your Lab at a Healthy Weight
- Weigh your Lab every 2–4 weeks and record the results.
- Labs are notorious food-seekers — use puzzle feeders to slow down eating.
- Aim for at least 1 hour of vigorous exercise per day (fetch, swimming, running).
- You should be able to feel your Lab's ribs without pressing hard, but they shouldn't be visible.
- Avoid free-feeding — stick to measured meals twice a day.
- Spayed and neutered Labs have slower metabolisms and may need fewer calories.
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