Rhodesian Ridgeback: Dog breed weight & growth

A Rhodesian Ridgeback is fully grown after a maximum of 19 months. Its final weight is between 64 lbs and 90 lbs, depending on the gender.

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General information about the dog breed Rhodesian Ridgeback:

Weight, life expectancy, size & more.

Rhodesian Ridgeback Males:

  • Final weight: 79 lbs - 90 lbs
  • Size: 63 cm - 69 cm
  • Full-grown: from 19 months
  • Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

Rhodesian Ridgeback Females:

  • Final weight: 64 lbs - 75 lbs
  • Size: 61 cm - 66 cm
  • Full-grown: from 15 months
  • Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years

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Growth curve of Rhodesian Ridgeback males:

At the age of 3 months, a Rhodesian Ridgeback male dog should weigh between 28 - 29 lbs depending on size. At the age of 6 months, the weight of a male dog is normally between 52 - 57 lbs. Already after one year the growth is mostly completed. A Rhodesian Ridgeback male should now weigh between 70 - 77 lbs at the age of 12 months. Another 7 months later, at the age of 1.6 years, his growth phase is completed and he reaches his final final weight of 79 - 90 lbs.

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month 2 17 lbs
month 3 29 lbs
month 4 40 lbs
month 5 50 lbs
month 6 57 lbs
month 7 61 lbs
month 8 65 lbs
month 9 68 lbs
month 10 72 lbs
month 11 74 lbs
month 12 77 lbs
month 13 80 lbs
month 14 82 lbs
month 15 84 lbs
month 16 86 lbs
month 17 87 lbs
month 18 89 lbs
month 19 90 lbs

Growth curve of Rhodesian Ridgeback females:

Rhodesian Ridgeback females weigh slightly less compared to males. At the age of 3 months the weight is about 23 - 26 lbs. After 6 months, the weight is between 43 - 49 lbs. On her first birthday, the Rhodesian Ridgeback female weighs between 58 - 66 lbs and is another 3 months later, at the age of 1.3 years, with 64 - 75 lbs already fully grown.

month 2 15 lbs
month 3 26 lbs
month 4 36 lbs
month 5 44 lbs
month 6 49 lbs
month 7 53 lbs
month 8 56 lbs
month 9 59 lbs
month 10 62 lbs
month 11 64 lbs
month 12 66 lbs
month 13 68 lbs
month 14 70 lbs
month 15 72 lbs

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Latest weighings from registered Rhodesian Ridgeback owners

Rhodesian Ridgeback
JAMES
Weight:
47.19 lbs
Age:
4.2 months
Gender:
Male
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Rokky
Weight:
14.33 lbs
Age:
9.6 weeks
Gender:
Male
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Themba
Weight:
60.64 lbs
Age:
8.1 months
Gender:
Female
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Laika
Weight:
74.53 lbs
Age:
1 year, 4 months
Gender:
Female
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Malik
Weight:
43.66 lbs
Age:
4.5 months
Gender:
Male
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Vegas
Weight:
83.79 lbs
Age:
1 year, 10 months
Gender:
Male
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Hope
Weight:
68.8 lbs
Age:
11.9 months
Gender:
Female
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Otto
Weight:
90.18 lbs
Age:
6.6 months
Gender:
Male
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Chuuya
Weight:
60.64 lbs
Age:
5.8 months
Gender:
Female
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Gino
Weight:
68.36 lbs
Age:
5.8 months
Gender:
Male
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Djuke
Weight:
68.36 lbs
Age:
1 year, 0 months
Gender:
Male
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Aslan
Weight:
87 lbs
Age:
7.4 months
Gender:
Male

Questions and answers about the Rhodesian Ridgeback

How much does a Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy weigh?

A Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy weighs between 13 - 17 lbs at the age of 8 weeks (2 months). At the age of 16 weeks (4 months), Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies already weigh 31 - 40 lbs. So the puppies gain up to 23 lbs within only 2 months.

How big does a Rhodesian Ridgeback become?

A Rhodesian Ridgeback male will usually grow between 63 - 69 cm. Rhodesian Ridgeback Females normally grow between 61 - 66 cm.

When is a Rhodesian Ridgeback fully grown?

Rhodesian Ridgeback males are full grown at about 19 months, Rhodesian Ridgeback females at about 15 months.