Australian Shepherd Dog withers height chart
See the withers height of the Australian Shepherd Dog by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Australian Shepherd Dog reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Australian Shepherd Dog
Depending on its build, a female Australian Shepherd Dog should measure between 18.4 and 20.1 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Australian Shepherd Dog measures on average between 30.4 cm for the smallest individuals and 33.3 cm for the largest.
How tall should a female Australian Shepherd Dog be at 1 year? Between 42.7 and 48.3 cm.
A female Australian Shepherd Dog finishes growing at 12 months or so, up to 14 months for the largest builds.
Growth of the male Australian Shepherd Dog
Depending on its build, a male Australian Shepherd Dog should measure between 19.4 and 20.9 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Australian Shepherd Dog measures on average between 32.1 cm for the smallest individuals and 34.8 cm for the largest.
How tall should a male Australian Shepherd Dog be at 1 year? Between 46.4 and 52.2 cm.
A male Australian Shepherd Dog finishes growing at 14 months or so, up to 15 months for the largest builds.
How to measure a Australian Shepherd 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 Shepherd Dog to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Australian Shepherd Dog height FAQ
What adult height for a female Australian Shepherd Dog?
An adult female Australian Shepherd Dog usually measures between 46 and 53 cm.
What adult height for a male Australian Shepherd Dog?
An adult male Australian Shepherd Dog usually measures between 51 and 58 cm.
What is the Australian Shepherd Dog height curve during growth?
The Australian Shepherd Dog height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.