Basenji withers height chart
See the withers height of the Basenji by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Basenji reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Basenji
Depending on its build, a female Basenji should measure between 6.3 and 6.5 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Basenji measures on average between 10.4 in for the smallest individuals and 10.6 in for the largest.
How tall should a female Basenji be at 1 year? Between 14.6 and 15 in.
A female Basenji finishes growing at 12 months .
Growth of the male Basenji
Depending on its build, a male Basenji should measure between 6.5 and 6.8 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Basenji measures on average between 10.6 in for the smallest individuals and 11.2 in for the largest.
How tall should a male Basenji be at 1 year? Between 15 and 15.7 in.
A male Basenji finishes growing at 12 months .
How to measure a Basenji 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 Basenji to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Basenji height FAQ
What adult height for a female Basenji?
An adult female Basenji usually measures between 15.75 and 16.14 in.
What adult height for a male Basenji?
An adult male Basenji usually measures between 16.14 and 16.93 in.
What is the Basenji height curve during growth?
The Basenji height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.