Afghan Hound withers height chart
See the withers height of the Afghan Hound by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Afghan Hound reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Afghan Hound
Depending on its build, a female Afghan Hound should measure between 8.9 and 9.2 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Afghan Hound measures on average between 14.9 in for the smallest individuals and 15.5 in for the largest.
How tall should a female Afghan Hound be at 1 year? Between 22.3 and 23.9 in.
A female Afghan Hound finishes growing at 15 months or so, up to 18 months for the largest builds.
Growth of the male Afghan Hound
Depending on its build, a male Afghan Hound should measure between 9.1 and 9.9 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Afghan Hound measures on average between 15.3 in for the smallest individuals and 16.6 in for the largest.
How tall should a male Afghan Hound be at 1 year? Between 23.6 and 25.6 in.
A male Afghan Hound finishes growing at 18 months .
How to measure a Afghan Hound at the withers
- Stand your dog on level ground with its legs straight.
- Locate the withers : it is the highest point of the shoulders, at the base of the neck.
- Lay a straight object (a book or a rigid ruler) horizontally at the withers.
- Measure vertically from the ground to the underside of that object with a tape measure.
- Repeat two or three times and keep the average value to follow growth.
Going further
See also the weight chart of the Afghan Hound to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Afghan Hound height FAQ
What adult height for a female Afghan Hound?
An adult female Afghan Hound usually measures between 24.8 and 27.17 in.
What adult height for a male Afghan Hound?
An adult male Afghan Hound usually measures between 26.77 and 29.13 in.
What is the Afghan Hound height curve during growth?
The Afghan Hound height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.