Entlebucher Mountain Dog Puppy Weight Calculator

Calculate the adult weight for your Entlebucher Mountain Dog. Just type your puppy’s current weight and age, and see how big your puppy gets.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog Growth Guide

Breed Overview

The Entlebucher Mountain Dog, often called the “Entle,” is the smallest of the four Swiss Mountain Dog breeds. Originally bred in Switzerland as an agile herding and guard dog, this working breed is known for its intelligence, energy, and strong loyalty to family. The Entle is a confident, muscular, and enthusiastic companion that thrives on having a job to do—whether it’s herding, agility, or obedience work.

Falling into the medium-to-large-size category, adult Entlebucher Mountain Dogs typically weigh between 45 and 65 lbs. Because of their high activity levels and sturdy frame, growth tracking is essential to ensure balanced development. Improper nutrition or rapid growth can lead to musculoskeletal issues, so careful monitoring is especially important during puppyhood.

Learn more about the breed on the American Kennel Club’s Entlebucher Mountain Dog page.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog Growth Chart & Weight Ranges

Age	Male Weight Range	Female Weight Range
4 weeks	4 – 6 lbs	3.5 – 5.5 lbs
8 weeks	10 – 14 lbs	9 – 13 lbs
3 months	18 – 25 lbs	16 – 23 lbs
4 months	25 – 32 lbs	22 – 30 lbs
6 months	35 – 45 lbs	32 – 42 lbs
9 months	42 – 55 lbs	38 – 50 lbs
12 months	45 – 65 lbs	42 – 60 lbs

Males are generally larger, often weighing 5–10 lbs more than females by adulthood.

How Much Bigger Will My Entlebucher Mountain Dog Puppy Get?

Most Entlebucher Mountain Dog puppies will reach about 50% of their adult weight by 4 months of age. Significant growth continues up to around 12–14 months, though they may continue filling out and gaining muscle until about 18 months.

Rule of Thumb:
To estimate your puppy’s adult weight, double their weight at 16 weeks.

As a medium-to-large breed, the Entle’s growth is steady and structured, so regular monitoring is key to avoiding growth-related health problems.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog Growth Tips

Nutrition

A well-balanced diet designed for medium-to-large breed puppies is critical. Look for foods that:

• Include controlled calcium and phosphorus levels for bone health
• Feature high-quality protein to support muscle development
• Avoid overfeeding—follow your vet’s or manufacturer’s feeding guidelines

Feeding Schedule:

• 3 meals/day until 6 months
• Transition to 2 meals/day after 6 months

Exercise

Entlebucher puppies are high-energy and need physical activity, but their joints are still developing. Stick to:

• Short, frequent walks (5–10 minutes per month of age)
• Avoid high-impact activities like jumping or long runs for 12 months
• Incorporate basic obedience and mental challenges to tire them out constructively

Health Watch

Growth-related and breed-specific health concerns include:

• Hip dysplasia
• Elbow dysplasia
• Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)

Early vet screening, maintaining a healthy weight, and using joint-support supplements (if recommended) can help minimize risks.