Every Chinese Crested 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 Chinese Crested is a toy-sized breed. Adult males typically weigh 8–12 lb (3.6–5.4 kg) and females 8–12 lb (3.6–5.4 kg). Most Chinese Cresteds reach about half their adult weight around 3.2 months, hit 90% by roughly 6.7 months, and are fully grown near 9 months. Toy breeds finish growing fastest of all dogs — most of their gain happens before six months.
When do Chinese Cresteds stop growing?
Most Chinese Cresteds reach their full adult height and weight by about 9 months. Growth is fastest before 3.2 months, then slows steadily — by 6.7 months your puppy will be about 90% of its final size.
How much should a Chinese Crested puppy weigh at 4 months?
A typical 4-month-old Chinese Crested weighs roughly 5–8 lb, about 64% of its adult weight. Use the calculator above with your puppy’s exact weight for a personalized estimate — individual dogs vary.