Gordon Setter puppy growth: milestones and weight estimates
How fast a Gordon Setter puppy grows, illustrative weight estimates and the limits of predicting adult size.
Gordon puppies grow quickly in height during the first 8 months, but the breed is slow to fill out. Many look lanky and leggy until about 2 years, and full maturity in body and mind often takes until 3 years old. The adult coat and feathering also take time to develop.
Feed a large-breed puppy food and aim for steady, lean growth. Avoid forced running or jumping until growth plates close around 14 to 16 months. Free play on soft ground and short, varied walks help build strong muscles. Persistent limping or reluctance to move are reasons to see your vet.
Gordon Setter puppy growth in numbers
Illustrative size-based model for a male Gordon Setter, in kg, by age in months
| Age | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| 2 months | 2.9 kg | 3.4 kg |
| 3 months | 4.6 kg | 5.4 kg |
| 4 months | 6.8 kg | 7.9 kg |
| 5 months | 9.1 kg | 10.5 kg |
| 6 months | 11 kg | 13 kg |
| 7 months | 13 kg | 15.5 kg |
| 8 months | 15 kg | 17.5 kg |
| 9 months | 16.5 kg | 19 kg |
| 10 months | 17.5 kg | 21 kg |
| 12 months | 20 kg | 23.5 kg |
| 14 months | 22 kg | 26 kg |
| 16 months | 23.5 kg | 28 kg |
| 18 months | 24.5 kg | 28.5 kg |
| 21 months | 25.5 kg | 30 kg |
| 24 months | 26 kg | 30.5 kg |
This is an editorial model scaled to a typical adult weight, not an observed breed average, a validated growth standard or a healthy-weight range. Do not adjust food to make a puppy follow this line. Discuss actual growth measurements with your vet.