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American bulldog withers height chart

See the withers height of the American bulldog by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male American bulldog reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.

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American bulldog withers height and American bulldog height chart
Female adult height:
52 - 60 cm
Male adult height:
58 - 67 cm

Growth of the female American bulldog

Depending on its build, a female American bulldog should measure between 19.8 and 21.6 cm at 3 months.

At 6 months, a female American bulldog measures on average between 32.8 cm for the smallest individuals and 36 cm for the largest.

How tall should a female American bulldog be at 1 year? Between 47.3 and 54 cm.

A female American bulldog finishes growing at 14 months or so, up to 15 months for the largest builds.

Growth of the male American bulldog

Depending on its build, a male American bulldog should measure between 20.9 and 24.1 cm at 3 months.

At 6 months, a male American bulldog measures on average between 34.8 cm for the smallest individuals and 40.2 cm for the largest.

How tall should a male American bulldog be at 1 year? Between 52.2 and 60.3 cm.

A male American bulldog finishes growing at 15 months .

How to measure a American bulldog at the withers

  1. Stand your dog on level ground with its legs straight.
  2. Locate the withers : it is the highest point of the shoulders, at the base of the neck.
  3. Lay a straight object (a book or a rigid ruler) horizontally at the withers.
  4. Measure vertically from the ground to the underside of that object with a tape measure.
  5. Repeat two or three times and keep the average value to follow growth.
Book / horizontal ruler Withers height Level ground Withers (highest point of the shoulders)

Going further

See also the weight chart of the American bulldog to compare how height and weight change during growth.

American bulldog height FAQ

What adult height for a female American bulldog?

An adult female American bulldog usually measures between 52 and 60 cm.

What adult height for a male American bulldog?

An adult male American bulldog usually measures between 58 and 67 cm.

What is the American bulldog height curve during growth?

The American bulldog height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.