Perro de Presa Canario Growth Chart
Expected weight by age, week by week
Perro de Presa Canario puppies grow at a fairly predictable rate as a percentage of their eventual adult size. Use this table as a general guide - every puppy is different.
| Age | Male weight | Female weight |
|---|---|---|
| 4 weeks (~0.9 mo) | 5.5–6.5 kg (12.1–14.3 lb) | 4.2–5.5 kg (9.2–12.1 lb) |
| 8 weeks (~1.8 mo) | 10–11.8 kg (22–26 lb) | 7.6–10 kg (16.8–22 lb) |
| 12 weeks (~2.8 mo) | 16.5–19.5 kg (36.4–42.9 lb) | 12.5–16.5 kg (27.6–36.4 lb) |
| 16 weeks (~3.7 mo) | 22.5–26.6 kg (49.6–58.5 lb) | 17.1–22.5 kg (37.7–49.6 lb) |
| 20 weeks (~4.6 mo) | 27.5–32.5 kg (60.6–71.5 lb) | 20.9–27.5 kg (46.1–60.6 lb) |
| 24 weeks (~5.5 mo) | 32.5–38.4 kg (71.7–84.5 lb) | 24.7–32.5 kg (54.5–71.7 lb) |
| 28 weeks (~6.4 mo) | 36.5–43.1 kg (80.5–95 lb) | 27.7–36.5 kg (61.2–80.5 lb) |
| 32 weeks (~7.4 mo) | 40–47.2 kg (88.2–104.1 lb) | 30.4–40 kg (67–88.2 lb) |
| 36 weeks (~8.3 mo) | 42.5–50.2 kg (93.7–110.6 lb) | 32.3–42.5 kg (71.2–93.7 lb) |
| 40 weeks (~9.2 mo) | 45–53.1 kg (99.2–117.1 lb) | 34.2–45 kg (75.4–99.2 lb) |
| 44 weeks (~10.1 mo) | 46.5–54.9 kg (102.5–121 lb) | 35.3–46.5 kg (77.9–102.5 lb) |
| 48 weeks (~11 mo) | 48–56.6 kg (105.8–124.9 lb) | 36.5–48 kg (80.4–105.8 lb) |
| 52 weeks (~12 mo) | 49–57.8 kg (108–127.5 lb) | 37.2–49 kg (82.1–108 lb) |
Common questions
How much should a Perro de Presa Canario weigh at 3 months old?
At around 12 weeks (3 months), a Perro de Presa Canario puppy typically weighs about a third of their eventual adult weight - roughly 16.5–19.5 kg for males and 12.5–16.5 kg for females, based on this breed's adult weight range of 50–59 kg (male) and 38–50 kg (female).
When does a Perro de Presa Canario stop growing?
Most Perro de Presa Canarios reach close to their full adult weight by around 12 months old, though large breeds can continue filling out in muscle and chest depth for several months after that. Larger breeds generally take longer to fully mature than smaller ones.
My Perro de Presa Canario puppy seems small/large for their age, should I worry?
Individual puppies vary, and these figures are typical ranges, not strict rules - genetics, litter size, and nutrition all play a part. If your puppy is well outside these ranges, gaining or losing weight rapidly, or you're generally concerned, check with your vet rather than relying on any online chart alone.
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