Akita Inu withers height chart
See the withers height of the Akita Inu by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Akita Inu reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Akita Inu
Depending on its build, a female Akita Inu should measure between 8.2 and 9.1 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Akita Inu measures on average between 13.7 in for the smallest individuals and 15.1 in for the largest.
How tall should a female Akita Inu be at 1 year? Between 20.5 and 22.7 in.
A female Akita Inu finishes growing at 15 months .
Growth of the male Akita Inu
Depending on its build, a male Akita Inu should measure between 9.1 and 9.4 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Akita Inu measures on average between 15.1 in for the smallest individuals and 15.7 in for the largest.
How tall should a male Akita Inu be at 1 year? Between 22.7 and 24.2 in.
A male Akita Inu finishes growing at 15 months or so, up to 18 months for the largest builds.
How to measure a Akita Inu 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 Akita Inu to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Akita Inu height FAQ
What adult height for a female Akita Inu?
An adult female Akita Inu usually measures between 22.83 and 25.2 in.
What adult height for a male Akita Inu?
An adult male Akita Inu usually measures between 25.2 and 27.56 in.
What is the Akita Inu height curve during growth?
The Akita Inu height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.