How Much Do Pit Bulls Weigh?

The American Pit Bull Terrier is perhaps one of the best-known pit bull breeds. They have short hair, a square frame and are usually of medium size. Despite their aggressive reputation, they are considered people-friendly dogs, easily trained and very astute.

• Males will reach a height between 45 and 48 cm (18 to 19 inches) and will weigh between 13 to 30 kg (30 to 67 pounds).
• Females range between 41 to 46 cm (16 to 18 inches) in height and between 10 to 35 kg (22 to 78 pounds) in weight.
• American Pit Bull Terriers are born weighing around 5 kg (12 pounds).

These figures are general ranges rather than targets for every dog. Age, frame and activity level affect a dog's healthy weight, so ask a veterinarian to assess your dog's body condition.

The American Staffordshire Terrier is one of the most muscular and energetic pit bull breeds. It has a wide, powerful frame, short hair and carries most of the weight in the torso. It is an intelligent and outgoing dog that usually requires a high level of activity. It is obedient and easy to train.

• Males will reach a height between 43 and 48 cm (17 to 19 inches) and will weigh between 25 to 30 kg (57 to 67 pounds).
• Females range from 41 to 46 cm (16 to 18 inches) in height and between 22 to 30 kg (48 to 67 pounds) in weight.
• Amstaffs are born weighing around 4.5 kg (10 pounds).

Weighing your dog regularly under similar conditions and keeping a record can help you notice gradual changes.

Here you can learn more about the differences between American Pit Bull Terriers and American Staffordshire Terriers.

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is one of the smallest pit bull breeds. It is also muscular and square-framed, with a rather short and wide head. In terms of personality, it is highly friendly and charismatic but also a very courageous and active breed.

• Males will reach a height between 36 and 41 cm (14 to 16 inches) and will weigh between 11 to 17 kg (25 to 38 pounds).
• Females range from 33 to 38 cm (13 to 15 inches) in height and between 10 to 16 kg (23 to 35 pounds) in weight.
• They are born weighing around 2.5 kg (5.5 pounds).

Since individual builds vary, body condition matters as much as the number on the scale.

The Bull Terrier is often recognized as a pit bull breed, although there is some discussion on the subject. It looks very different from the other types, so there is debate over whether it should be considered a pit bull. The Bull Terrier usually has white monochromatic fur or light brown colored hair and an elongated, sometimes black nose. Here you can learn more about how to care for a Bull Terrier.

The standard size of the Bull Terrier breed is between 50 to 61 cm (20 to 24 inches) in height and between 25 and 30 kg (55 to 65 pounds) in weight, while the miniature breed is between 25 to 36 cm (10 to 14 inches) in height and between 11 to 15 kg (25 to 33 pounds) in weight. A dog's age and frame can affect where it falls within these ranges.

As with the Bull Terrier, it is disputed whether the American Bulldog should be considered a pit bull. It is agile, fast and strong as any pit bull, but taller and heavier.

• Males will reach a height between 55 and 70 cm (22 to 28 inches) and will weigh between 32 to 54 kg (70 to 120 pounds).
• Females range from 52 to 65 cm (20 to 26 inches) in height and between 27 to 45 kg (60 to 100 pounds) in weight.

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