Australian Shepherd
Size: Medium
Adult weight: male 50-65 lb; female 40-55 lb
Dog breed size, food cost, and first-year budget estimates
Compare popular breeds using one consistent, data-driven template. Every figure is approximate, clearly labeled, and designed to help you plan before you choose a puppy or adult dog.
How the estimates work
Breed pages combine widely accepted adult size ranges with a simple food-cost formula and common US pet-care budget categories. Actual expenses vary by region, veterinarian, food brand, health needs, training, insurance, and lifestyle.
Popular breed guides
Beagle
Size: Medium
Adult weight: male 20-30 lb; female 20-30 lb
Border Collie
Size: Medium
Adult weight: male 30-55 lb; female 30-55 lb
Bulldog
Size: Medium
Adult weight: male 50 lb; female 40 lb
Chihuahua
Size: Toy
Adult weight: male Up to 6 lb; female Up to 6 lb
Corgi (Pembroke Welsh)
Size: Small
Adult weight: male Up to 30 lb; female Up to 28 lb
Dachshund
Size: Small
Adult weight: male 16-32 lb; female 16-32 lb
French Bulldog
Size: Small
Adult weight: male 20-28 lb; female 16-24 lb
German Shepherd
Size: Large
Adult weight: male 65-90 lb; female 50-70 lb
Golden Retriever
Size: Large
Adult weight: male 65-75 lb; female 55-65 lb
Labrador Retriever
Size: Large
Adult weight: male 65-80 lb; female 55-70 lb
Pomeranian
Size: Toy
Adult weight: male 3-7 lb; female 3-7 lb
Poodle (Standard)
Size: Large
Adult weight: male 60-70 lb; female 40-50 lb
Shih Tzu
Size: Toy
Adult weight: male 9-16 lb; female 9-16 lb
Siberian Husky
Size: Medium
Adult weight: male 45-60 lb; female 35-50 lb