{
    "name": "HappyPetJourney Dog Size & Gear Fit Dataset",
    "version": "1.0.0",
    "updatedAt": "2026-08-29",
    "methodologyUrl": "https://happypetjourney.com/puppy-weight-calculator/#methodology",
    "citation": "HappyPetJourney Dog Size & Gear Fit Dataset, version 1.0.0, https://happypetjourney.com/puppy-weight-calculator/",
    "records": [
        {
            "id": "french-bulldog",
            "breed": "French Bulldog",
            "variant": "",
            "sizeGroup": "small",
            "adultMaleLb": [
                20,
                28
            ],
            "adultFemaleLb": [
                16,
                28
            ],
            "crateStartingPoint": "24\u201330 inch class",
            "fitNote": "Compact body and broad chest. Measure standing height and shoulder width instead of choosing from weight alone.",
            "sourceUrl": "https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/french-bulldog/",
            "verifiedAt": "2026-08-29"
        },
        {
            "id": "labrador-retriever",
            "breed": "Labrador Retriever",
            "variant": "",
            "sizeGroup": "large",
            "adultMaleLb": [
                65,
                80
            ],
            "adultFemaleLb": [
                55,
                70
            ],
            "crateStartingPoint": "36\u201342 inch class",
            "fitNote": "A long or tall individual can outgrow a weight-only crate suggestion. Verify all three interior dimensions.",
            "sourceUrl": "https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/labrador-retriever/",
            "verifiedAt": "2026-08-29"
        },
        {
            "id": "golden-retriever",
            "breed": "Golden Retriever",
            "variant": "",
            "sizeGroup": "large",
            "adultMaleLb": [
                65,
                75
            ],
            "adultFemaleLb": [
                55,
                65
            ],
            "crateStartingPoint": "36\u201342 inch class",
            "fitNote": "Allow for standing height and coat without treating coat volume as body size. Measure before selecting a crate or harness.",
            "sourceUrl": "https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/golden-retriever/",
            "verifiedAt": "2026-08-29"
        },
        {
            "id": "german-shepherd-dog",
            "breed": "German Shepherd Dog",
            "variant": "",
            "sizeGroup": "large",
            "adultMaleLb": [
                65,
                90
            ],
            "adultFemaleLb": [
                50,
                70
            ],
            "crateStartingPoint": "42\u201348 inch class",
            "fitNote": "Standing height is often the limiting crate dimension. For vehicle use, check the exterior crate height against the cargo opening.",
            "sourceUrl": "https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/german-shepherd-dog/",
            "verifiedAt": "2026-08-29"
        },
        {
            "id": "dachshund-miniature",
            "breed": "Dachshund",
            "variant": "Miniature",
            "sizeGroup": "small",
            "adultMaleLb": [
                8,
                11
            ],
            "adultFemaleLb": [
                8,
                11
            ],
            "crateStartingPoint": "24 inch class",
            "fitNote": "Body length matters more than height. For furniture access, prioritize a stable low-angle ramp and a gap-free top landing.",
            "sourceUrl": "https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/dachshund/",
            "verifiedAt": "2026-08-29"
        },
        {
            "id": "dachshund-standard",
            "breed": "Dachshund",
            "variant": "Standard",
            "sizeGroup": "small",
            "adultMaleLb": [
                16,
                32
            ],
            "adultFemaleLb": [
                16,
                32
            ],
            "crateStartingPoint": "24\u201330 inch class",
            "fitNote": "Use measured nose-to-tail-base length. For beds and couches, calculate the slope rather than choosing a ramp by capacity.",
            "sourceUrl": "https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/dachshund/",
            "verifiedAt": "2026-08-29"
        },
        {
            "id": "poodle-toy",
            "breed": "Poodle",
            "variant": "Toy",
            "sizeGroup": "small",
            "adultMaleLb": [
                4,
                10
            ],
            "adultFemaleLb": [
                4,
                10
            ],
            "crateStartingPoint": "18\u201324 inch class",
            "fitNote": "Toy is a height variety; the weight range is a planning band, not part of the formal height definition.",
            "sourceUrl": "https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/poodle-toy/",
            "verifiedAt": "2026-08-29"
        },
        {
            "id": "poodle-miniature",
            "breed": "Poodle",
            "variant": "Miniature",
            "sizeGroup": "small",
            "adultMaleLb": [
                10,
                20
            ],
            "adultFemaleLb": [
                10,
                20
            ],
            "crateStartingPoint": "24\u201330 inch class",
            "fitNote": "Choose the variety first, then confirm body length and standing height. Generic \u201cPoodle size\u201d advice mixes three very different varieties.",
            "sourceUrl": "https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/poodle-miniature/",
            "verifiedAt": "2026-08-29"
        },
        {
            "id": "poodle-standard",
            "breed": "Poodle",
            "variant": "Standard",
            "sizeGroup": "large",
            "adultMaleLb": [
                60,
                70
            ],
            "adultFemaleLb": [
                40,
                50
            ],
            "crateStartingPoint": "36\u201342 inch class",
            "fitNote": "Standing height can be the limiting dimension. Measure to the highest natural point of the head or ears.",
            "sourceUrl": "https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/poodle-standard/",
            "verifiedAt": "2026-08-29"
        },
        {
            "id": "beagle-13",
            "breed": "Beagle",
            "variant": "13 inches & under",
            "sizeGroup": "small",
            "adultMaleLb": [
                15,
                20
            ],
            "adultFemaleLb": [
                15,
                20
            ],
            "crateStartingPoint": "24\u201330 inch class",
            "fitNote": "Select the height variety before using the range. Harness sizing still requires an actual chest-girth measurement.",
            "sourceUrl": "https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/beagle/",
            "verifiedAt": "2026-08-29"
        },
        {
            "id": "beagle-15",
            "breed": "Beagle",
            "variant": "13\u201315 inches",
            "sizeGroup": "medium",
            "adultMaleLb": [
                20,
                30
            ],
            "adultFemaleLb": [
                20,
                30
            ],
            "crateStartingPoint": "30\u201336 inch class",
            "fitNote": "A longer individual may need the next crate class even when body weight fits a smaller label.",
            "sourceUrl": "https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/beagle/",
            "verifiedAt": "2026-08-29"
        },
        {
            "id": "rottweiler",
            "breed": "Rottweiler",
            "variant": "",
            "sizeGroup": "large",
            "adultMaleLb": [
                95,
                135
            ],
            "adultFemaleLb": [
                80,
                100
            ],
            "crateStartingPoint": "42\u201348 inch class",
            "fitNote": "Check usable interior width and product capacity separately. A high capacity claim does not prove physical fit.",
            "sourceUrl": "https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/rottweiler/",
            "verifiedAt": "2026-08-29"
        },
        {
            "id": "german-shorthaired-pointer",
            "breed": "German Shorthaired Pointer",
            "variant": "",
            "sizeGroup": "large",
            "adultMaleLb": [
                55,
                70
            ],
            "adultFemaleLb": [
                45,
                60
            ],
            "crateStartingPoint": "36\u201342 inch class",
            "fitNote": "Long legs can make standing height the deciding crate measurement. Verify vehicle door and hatch clearance.",
            "sourceUrl": "https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/german-shorthaired-pointer/",
            "verifiedAt": "2026-08-29"
        },
        {
            "id": "bulldog",
            "breed": "Bulldog",
            "variant": "",
            "sizeGroup": "medium",
            "adultMaleLb": [
                45,
                55
            ],
            "adultFemaleLb": [
                35,
                45
            ],
            "crateStartingPoint": "30\u201336 inch class",
            "fitNote": "Broad shoulders can make width the limiting measurement. Do not infer crate or harness fit from weight alone.",
            "sourceUrl": "https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/bulldog/",
            "verifiedAt": "2026-08-29"
        }
    ]
}