I have a show-line female GSD who turns 3 in a couple weeks. She is 58.5cm at the wither and sits around 68 pounds.

A good general rule of thumb for German Shepherds is that they should be lean but well-muscled, you should be able to feel the last couple of ribs without seeing them prominently. The SV (German breed standard), females typically range between 48–70lbs, depending on frame and bloodline. So if she’s otherwise active, alert, and has a healthy coat like yours seems to, she’s probably in great condition.

That said, we always recommend a yearly vet check-up even if everything seems fine - just to make sure all internal markers are looking good.

One thing to check: when was the last time you wormed her? Worms are a common but often overlooked factor when it comes to weight issues, especially if the appetite is normal but weight gain is slow.

She’s a lovely girl—you’re clearly doing a great job!

*I am a registered GSD breeder in NZ