Every Afghan Hound grows at its own pace. Enter your puppy’s age and weight below to see where it sits on the breed’s growth curve and what adult size to expect.
Estimates combine your puppy’s current trajectory with typical growth curves for this breed and size class. Individual dogs vary — nutrition, genetics and neuter timing all matter. For health concerns, ask your vet.
The Afghan Hound is a large breed. Adult males typically weigh 50–60 lb (22.7–27.2 kg) and females 50–60 lb (22.7–27.2 kg). Most Afghan Hounds reach about half their adult weight around 4.5 months, hit 90% by roughly 9.9 months, and are fully grown near 16 months. Large breeds keep growing well past their first birthday, mostly filling out in the chest.
When do Afghan Hounds stop growing?
Most Afghan Hounds reach their full adult height and weight by about 16 months. Growth is fastest before 4.5 months, then slows steadily — by 9.9 months your puppy will be about 90% of its final size.
How much should a Afghan Hound puppy weigh at 4 months?
A typical 4-month-old Afghan Hound weighs roughly 22–26 lb, about 44% of its adult weight. Use the calculator above with your puppy’s exact weight for a personalized estimate — individual dogs vary.