Australian Shepherd Ideal Weight Range
35–71 lbs
Australian Shepherds share the MDR1/ABCB1 gene mutation with other herding breeds, affecting how their body processes certain drugs and potentially altering stress hormone regulation. They are also predisposed to heritable epilepsy. Dogs managing seizures are typically on lifelong anticonvulsant medication, FitFido tracks both medication and weight in one place, making it easier to notice if either changes.
Your dog is more than a breed average.
A generic range is just a starting point. FitFido uses your dog's unique breed characteristics, age, body type, and activity level to calculate their target weight and construct a custom plan that adjusts as you progress.
Please note that a dog's ideal weight depends on many individual factors, including height, bone structure, and overall body condition.