Australian Cattle Dog withers height chart
See the withers height of the Australian Cattle Dog by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Australian Cattle Dog reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Australian Cattle Dog
Depending on its build, a female Australian Cattle Dog should measure between 17.2 and 18.2 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Australian Cattle Dog measures on average between 28.4 cm for the smallest individuals and 30.2 cm for the largest.
How tall should a female Australian Cattle Dog be at 1 year? Between 39.9 and 43.7 cm.
A female Australian Cattle Dog finishes growing at 12 months or so, up to 14 months for the largest builds.
Growth of the male Australian Cattle Dog
Depending on its build, a male Australian Cattle Dog should measure between 18.4 and 19.4 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Australian Cattle Dog measures on average between 30.4 cm for the smallest individuals and 32.1 cm for the largest.
How tall should a male Australian Cattle Dog be at 1 year? Between 42.7 and 46.4 cm.
A male Australian Cattle Dog finishes growing at 12 months or so, up to 14 months for the largest builds.
How to measure a Australian Cattle Dog 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 Australian Cattle Dog to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Australian Cattle Dog height FAQ
What adult height for a female Australian Cattle Dog?
An adult female Australian Cattle Dog usually measures between 43 and 48 cm.
What adult height for a male Australian Cattle Dog?
An adult male Australian Cattle Dog usually measures between 46 and 51 cm.
What is the Australian Cattle Dog height curve during growth?
The Australian Cattle Dog height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.