Dog Urn Size Guide for Dog Breeds
How to choose the right urn for your dog’s ashes.
Dog urn size guide. Use the following general formula:
- 1 kg of body weight = 0.07 to 0.1 litres of ashes
- 1 cubic inch (16.4 ml) per pound (0.45 kg) of body weight.
Our recommended urn sizes are based on the average weight and cremation volume for each dog breed. However, no two dogs are the same. Bone structure, age, and crematorium processes can all affect the final ashes volume.
To ensure a perfect fit, we recommend choosing an urn that’s at least 10% larger than the estimated ashes volume. This also gives you room to include a collar, tag, or small keepsake if you wish.
This table should help you estimate the urn size needed for each type of dog breed, ensuring you choose one that honours their memory. For animals with denser bone structure, consider an urn slightly larger than the calculated volume to ensure a comfortable fit.
Not sure which size to choose? We’re always happy to help. Just get in touch, and we’ll guide you.
| Dog Breed | Weight (kg) | Weight (lbs) | Recommended Urn Volume (ml) | Recommended Urn Volume (cubic inches) |
| Afghan Hound | 26 to 30 | 58 to 65 | 950 to 1065 | 58 to 65 |
| Airedale Terrier | 18 to 30 | 40 to 65 | 650 to 1065 | 40 to 65 |
| Akita | 34 to 52 | 75 to 115 | 1200 to 1900 | 75 to 115 |
| Alaskan Malamute | 32 to 43 | 70 to 95 | 1150 to 1550 | 70 to 95 |
| American Staffordshire Terrier | 25 to 30 | 55 to 65 | 900 to 1065 | 55 to 65 |
| Australian Cattle Dog | 14 to 16 | 30 to 35 | 500 to 575 | 30 to 35 |
| Australian Shepherd | 18 to 30 | 40 to 65 | 650 to 1065 | 40 to 65 |
| Basenji | 9 to 11 | 20 to 25 | 325 to 410 | 20 to 25 |
| Basset Hound | 20 to 30 | 45 to 65 | 740 to 1065 | 45 to 65 |
| Beagle | 8 to 14 | 18 to 30 | 300 to 500 | 18 to 30 |
| Belgian Malinois | 25 to 34 | 55 to 75 | 900 to 1200 | 55 to 75 |
| Bernese Mountain Dog | 39 to 50 | 85 to 110 | 1450 to 1850 | 85 to 110 |
| Bichon Frise | 3 to 5.5 | 7 to 12 | 115 to 200 | 7 to 12 |
| Bloodhound | 36 to 50 | 80 to 110 | 1300 to 1850 | 80 to 110 |
| Border Collie | 12 to 20 | 27 to 45 | 450 to 740 | 27 to 45 |
| Border Terrier | 5 to 7 | 11 to 15 | 180 to 250 | 11 to 15 |
| Borzoi | 27 to 45 | 60 to 100 | 1065 to 1650 | 60 to 100 |
| Boston Terrier | 4.5 to 11 | 10 to 25 | 160 to 410 | 10 to 25 |
| Bouvier des Flandres | 43 to 54 | 95 to 120 | 1550 to 2000 | 95 to 120 |
| Boxer | 23 to 34 | 50 to 75 | 800 to 1200 | 50 to 75 |
| Brittany Spaniel | 14 to 18 | 30 to 40 | 500 to 650 | 30 to 40 |
| Brussels Griffon | 3 to 5.5 | 6 to 12 | 100 to 200 | 6 to 12 |
| Bull Terrier (Miniature) | 11 to 15 | 24 to 32 | 410 to 525 | 24 to 32 |
| Bull Terrier (Standard) | 20 to 36 | 45 to 80 | 740 to 1300 | 45 to 80 |
| Bulldog | 18 to 23 | 40 to 50 | 650 to 800 | 40 to 50 |
| Bullmastiff | 45 to 59 | 100 to 130 | 1650 to 2100 | 100 to 130 |
| Cairn Terrier | 6 to 8 | 13 to 18 | 225 to 300 | 13 to 18 |
| Cardigan Welsh Corgi | 11 to 14 | 25 to 30 | 410 to 500 | 25 to 30 |
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | 4.5 to 8 | 10 to 18 | 160 to 300 | 10 to 18 |
| Chesapeake Bay Retriever | 25 to 36 | 55 to 80 | 900 to 1300 | 55 to 80 |
| Chihuahua | 2 to 3 | 4 to 6 | 70 to 100 | 4 to 6 |
| Chinese Crested | Less than 4.5 | Less than 10 | 160 | 10 |
| Chinese Shar-Pei | 20 to 27 | 45 to 60 | 740 to 1000 | 45 to 60 |
| Chow Chow | 20 to 32 | 45 to 70 | 740 to 1150 | 45 to 70 |
| Cocker Spaniel | 10 to 13 | 23 to 28 | 380 to 460 | 23 to 28 |
| Collie | 23 to 32 | 50 to 70 | 800 to 1150 | 50 to 70 |
| Dachshund (Miniature) | 3.6 to 4.5 | 8 to 10 | 130 to 160 | 8 to 10 |
| Dachshund (Standard) | 4.5 to 5.5 | 10 to 12 | 160 to 200 | 10 to 12 |
| Dalmatian | 23 to 25 | 50 to 55 | 800 to 900 | 50 to 55 |
| Doberman Pinscher | 29 to 41 | 65 to 90 | 950 to 1550 | 65 to 90 |
| English Cocker Spaniel | 12 to 15 | 26 to 34 | 450 to 560 | 26 to 34 |
| English Setter | 20 to 36 | 45 to 80 | 740 to 1300 | 45 to 80 |
| English Springer Spaniel | 18 to 23 | 40 to 50 | 650 to 800 | 40 to 50 |
| Flat-Coated Retriever | 27 to 32 | 60 to 70 | 1065 to 1150 | 60 to 70 |
| French Bulldog | 9 to 13 | 19 to 28 | 330 to 460 | 19 to 28 |
| German Shepherd | 34 to 43 | 75 to 95 | 1200 to 1550 | 75 to 95 |
| German Shorthaired Pointer | 20 to 32 | 45 to 70 | 740 to 1150 | 45 to 70 |
| German Wirehaired Pointer | 27 to 32 | 60 to 70 | 1065 to 1150 | 60 to 70 |
| Giant Schnauzer | 25 to 36 | 55 to 80 | 900 to 1300 | 55 to 80 |
| Golden Retriever | 29 to 34 | 65 to 75 | 950 to 1225 | 65 to 75 |
| Great Dane | 50 to 82 | 110 to 180 | 1800 to 2950 | 110 to 180 |
| Great Pyrenees | 39 to 45 | 85 to 100 | 1450 to 1650 | 85 to 100 |
| Greater Swiss Mountain Dog | 59 to 61 | 130 to 135 | 2100 to 2250 | 130 to 135 |
| Havanese | 3 to 5.5 | 7 to 12 | 115 to 200 | 7 to 12 |
| Irish Setter | 25 to 34 | 55 to 75 | 900 to 1200 | 55 to 75 |
| Irish Wolfhound | 41 to 68 | 90 to 150 | 1550 to 2500 | 90 to 150 |
| Italian Greyhound | 3 to 4.5 | 6 to 10 | 100 to 160 | 6 to 10 |
| Jack Russell Terrier | 6 to 8 | 14 to 18 | 225 to 300 | 14 to 18 |
| Japanese Chin | 2 to 7 | 4 to 15 | 70 to 250 | 4 to 15 |
| Keeshond | 16 to 30 | 35 to 65 | 575 to 1065 | 35 to 65 |
| Labrador Retriever | 29 to 36 | 65 to 80 | 950 to 1300 | 65 to 80 |
| Lhasa Apso | 6 to 7 | 13 to 15 | 225 to 250 | 13 to 15 |
| Maltese | 2 to 3 | 4 to 6 | 70 to 100 | 4 to 6 |
| Mastiff | 68 to 73 | 150 to 160 | 2500 to 2600 | 150 to 160 |
| Miniature Pinscher | 3.6 to 4.5 | 8 to 10 | 130 to 160 | 8 to 10 |
| Miniature Schnauzer | 5.5 to 9 | 12 to 20 | 200 to 330 | 12 to 20 |
| Newfoundland | 45 to 68 | 100 to 150 | 1650 to 2500 | 100 to 150 |
| Norwegian Elkhound | 18 to 27 | 40 to 60 | 650 to 1000 | 40 to 60 |
| Norwich Terrier | 4.5 to 5.5 | 10 to 12 | 160 to 200 | 10 to 12 |
| Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever | 17 to 23 | 37 to 50 | 630 to 800 | 37 to 50 |
| Old English Sheepdog | 27 to 45 | 60 to 100 | 1065 to 1650 | 60 to 100 |
| Papillon | 3 to 4.5 | 7 to 10 | 115 to 160 | 7 to 10 |
| Pembroke Welsh Corgi | 10 to 12 | 23 to 27 | 380 to 460 | 23 to 27 |
| Pekingese (Sleeve) | Less than 3 | Less than 6 | 100 | 6 |
| Pekingese (Miniature) | 3 to 4 | 6 to 8 | 100 to 130 | 6 to 8 |
| Pekingese (Standard) | 4.5 to 5.5 | 8 to 10 | 160 to 200 | 8 to 10 |
| Pomeranian | 2 to 3 | 4 to 7 | 70 to 115 | 4 to 7 |
| Poodle (Miniature) | 5 to 8 | 11 to 17 | 180 to 300 | 11 to 17 |
| Poodle (Standard) | 20 to 29 | 45 to 65 | 740 to 1065 | 45 to 65 |
| Portuguese Water Dog | 16 to 25 | 35 to 55 | 575 to 950 | 35 to 55 |
| Pug | 6 to 8 | 13 to 18 | 225 to 300 | 13 to 18 |
| Rhodesian Ridgeback | 29 to 41 | 65 to 90 | 950 to 1550 | 65 to 90 |
| Rottweiler | 32 to 61 | 70 to 135 | 1150 to 2250 | 70 to 135 |
| Samoyed | 16 to 29 | 35 to 65 | 575 to 1065 | 35 to 65 |
| Schipperke | 5.5 to 8 | 12 to 18 | 200 to 300 | 12 to 18 |
| Scottish Terrier | 8 to 9.5 | 18 to 21 | 300 to 360 | 18 to 21 |
| Shetland Sheepdog | 8 to 9 | 18 to 20 | 300 to 330 | 18 to 20 |
| Shiba Inu | 7 to 11 | 15 to 25 | 250 to 410 | 15 to 25 |
| Shih Tzu | 3.6 to 7.3 | 8 to 16 | 130 to 275 | 8 to 16 |
| Siberian Husky | 16 to 27 | 35 to 60 | 575 to 1000 | 35 to 60 |
| Silky Terrier | 3.6 to 5 | 8 to 11 | 130 to 180 | 8 to 11 |
| Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier | 14 to 20 | 30 to 45 | 500 to 740 | 30 to 45 |
| Saint Bernard | 50 to 91 | 110 to 200 | 1800 to 3300 | 110 to 200 |
| Staffordshire Bull Terrier | 10 to 17 | 23 to 38 | 380 to 650 | 23 to 38 |
| Standard Schnauzer | 14 to 20 | 30 to 45 | 500 to 740 | 30 to 45 |
| Tibetan Terrier | 8 to 14 | 18 to 30 | 300 to 500 | 18 to 30 |
| Toy Fox Terrier | 2 to 3 | 4 to 7 | 70 to 115 | 4 to 7 |
| Vizsla | 20 to 27 | 45 to 60 | 740 to 1000 | 45 to 60 |
| Weimaraner | 23 to 32 | 50 to 70 | 800 to 1150 | 50 to 70 |
| Welsh Terrier | 9 to 9.5 | 20 to 21 | 360 to 375 | 20 to 21 |
| West Highland White Terrier | 6 to 9.5 | 13 to 21 | 225 to 375 | 13 to 21 |
| Whippet | 11 to 20 | 25 to 45 | 410 to 740 | 25 to 45 |
| Wirehaired Fox Terrier | 6 to 9 | 13 to 20 | 225 to 330 | 13 to 20 |
| Yorkshire Terrier | Less than 3 | Less than 7 | 80 to 115 | Less than 7 |