Urn Size Guide
Our guide to help you select the correct size urn for your pet companion.
The recommended rule is you will need at least 1 cubic inch for each pound that the animal weighs.
For example, pet companion that weighs 20 pounds will need an urn with a capacity of at least 20 cubic inches, however, it is strongly recommended to have extra space in the urn – just to err on the side of caution and make sure the ashes are contained properly.
Adding 10 cubic inches more is a good way to be sure that the pet urn will be large enough to hold the animal’s ashes. Therefor, if your dog weighs 20 pounds, shop for dog urns with 30 cubic inches of capacity or more.
| Pet Animal | Weight (lbs) | Weight (kgs) | Minimum Urn Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Hampster |
< 1 lbs |
< 0.4 kg |
1-2 cu.in |
|
Gerbil |
< 1 lbs |
< 0.4 kg |
1-2 cu.in |
|
Guinea Pig |
1 - 2.5 lbs |
0.5 to 1 kg |
1-5 cu.in |
|
Birds |
<1 lb to 3 lbs |
0.4 - 5 kg |
5 cu.in. |
|
Small lizard |
< 1 lbs |
< 0.4 kg |
1-5 cu.in |
|
Large lizard |
10-20 lbs |
~5-10 kg |
20-30 cu.in |
|
Ferret |
2.5 lbs |
~1 kg |
5-10 cu.in |
|
Small Domestic Cat |
10 lbs |
4 kg |
20 cu.in |
|
Large Domestic Cat |
up to 20 lbs |
up to 8 kg |
30 cu.in |
|
Small Dog |
up to 25 lbs |
up to 10 kg |
35 cu.in. |
|
Medium Sized Dog |
50-75 lbs |
10 kg |
85 cu.in. |
|
Large Sized Dog |
75-100 lbs |
34-45 kg |
120 cu.in. |
|
Extra Large Sized Dog |
100-150 lbs |
45-68 kg |
110-160 cu.in |
Average Weight of Dogs by Breed
- Labrador Retriever | 65-80 lbs. | 65 – 80 c.i.
- German Shepherd Dog | 75-95 lbs. | 75 – 95 c.i.
- Yorkshire Terrier | Less than 7 lbs. | 5 c.i.
- Golden Retriever | 65-75 lbs. | 65 – 75 c.i.
- Beagle | 18-30 lbs. | 18 – 30 c.i.
- Boxers | 50-75 lbs. | 50 – 75 c.i.
- Bulldogs | 40-50 lbs. | 40 – 50 c.i.
- Dachshunds Mini | 8-10 lbs. | 8 – 10 c.i.
- Poodles Mini | 11-17 lbs. | 11 – 17 c.i.
- Shih tzus | 8-16 lbs. | 8 – 16 c.i.
Average Weight of Cats by Breed
- Domestic Cat | 8-10 lbs. | 8 – 10 c.i.
- Persian | 7-12 lbs. | 7 – 12 c.i.
- Siamese | 5-10 lbs. | 5 – 10 c.i.
- Maine Coon | 10-25 lbs. | 10 – 25 c.i.
Splitting Ashes between Family Members
If a cat or dog was loved by more than one person in the family, it can be a great idea to split the ashes so each person has their own special pet keepsake. View our Keepsake Cat and Dog Urns.
