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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog puppy weight calculator

Use this Greater Swiss Mountain Dog puppy weight calculator to predict how big your puppy will get. Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are a giant working breed that keeps growing until around 18-24 months.

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Enter your puppy's current weight and age to predict their adult size

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Estimates based on breed growth curves. Individual dogs vary with genetics and nutrition — check with your vet for a personalized read.

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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Stats

Height23.7 - 28.5 inches
Weight85–140 lbs
Life Span8 - 11 years
Size Classgiant
Breed GroupWorking group
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog growth and weight chart by age

AgeWeight
Birth2 to 5 lbs
2 Months7 to 14 lbs
3 Months13 to 28 lbs
4 Months21 to 42 lbs
5 Months30 to 56 lbs
6 Months38 to 70 lbs
7 Months47 to 84 lbs
9 Months55 to 98 lbs
10 Months64 to 112 lbs
1 Year72 to 126 lbs
1.5 Years81 to 140 lbs
2 Years85 to 140 lbs

Estimated from typical giant-breed growth curves and the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog's adult weight range. Individual puppies vary — use the calculator above for a prediction based on your puppy's actual current weight.

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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog traits

Good with children
Good with other dogs
Shedding level
Grooming needs
Openness to strangers
Trainability
Barking

Caring for a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Health

As a giant, deep-chested breed, Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs carry meaningful bloat risk. They're also prone to hip and elbow dysplasia, and — like other giant breeds — have a shorter average lifespan, often 8-10 years, with elevated cancer risk contributing.

Nutrition

A large-breed puppy formula through the growth period; adults benefit from meals split to help reduce bloat risk.

Grooming

The short-to-medium double coat sheds moderately and needs regular brushing.

Training

Generally easygoing and trainable, though early socialization and obedience work matter given the breed's eventual giant size.

About the breed

The largest of the four Swiss Sennenhund breeds, historically used to pull carts and drive livestock in the Swiss Alps.

Calm, confident, and loyal, "Swissies" are gentle with family despite their imposing size.

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