Bichon: Dog breed weight & growth
A Bichon is fully grown after a maximum of 12 months. Its final weight is between 7 lbs and 11 lbs, depending on the gender.
Monitor the weight of your dog or puppyGeneral information about the dog breed Bichon:
Weight, life expectancy, size & more.
Bichon Males:
- Final weight: 7 lbs - 11 lbs
- Size: 23 cm - 30 cm
- Full-grown: from 12 months
- Life expectancy: 12 - 15 years
Bichon Females:
- Final weight: 7 lbs - 11 lbs
- Size: 23 cm - 28 cm
- Full-grown: from 12 months
- Life expectancy: 12 - 15 years
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Register for freeGrowth curve of Bichon males:
At the age of 3 months, a Bichon male dog should weigh between 3 - 5 lbs depending on size. At the age of 6 months, the weight of a male dog is normally between 5 - 9 lbs. 12 months after birth, a Bichon is fully grown and should weigh between 7 - 11 lbs.
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| month 2 | 4 lbs |
| month 3 | 5 lbs |
| month 4 | 7 lbs |
| month 5 | 8 lbs |
| month 6 | 9 lbs |
| month 7 | 9 lbs |
| month 8 | 10 lbs |
| month 9 | 11 lbs |
| month 10 | 11 lbs |
| month 11 | 11 lbs |
| month 12 | 11 lbs |
Growth curve of Bichon females:
The final weight of Bichon females is also 11 lbs, therefore the weight at the age of 3 months is also about 3 - 5 lbs. After 6 months, the weight is between 5 - 9 lbs. Bichon-Females are already full grown at the age of 12 month and weigh between 7 - 11 lbs.
| month 2 | 4 lbs |
| month 3 | 5 lbs |
| month 4 | 7 lbs |
| month 5 | 8 lbs |
| month 6 | 9 lbs |
| month 7 | 9 lbs |
| month 8 | 10 lbs |
| month 9 | 11 lbs |
| month 10 | 11 lbs |
| month 11 | 11 lbs |
| month 12 | 11 lbs |
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Questions and answers about the Bichon
How much does a Bichon puppy weigh?
A Bichon puppy weighs between 2 - 4 lbs at the age of 8 weeks (2 months). At the age of 16 weeks (4 months), Bichon puppies already weigh 4 - 7 lbs. So the puppies gain up to 3 lbs within only 2 months.
How big does a Bichon become?
A Bichon male will usually grow between 23 - 30 cm. Bichon Females normally grow between 23 - 28 cm.
When is a Bichon fully grown?
Bichon males are full grown at about 12 months, Bichon females at about 12 months.