Belgian Shepherd Dog withers height chart
See the withers height of the Belgian Shepherd Dog by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Belgian Shepherd Dog reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Belgian Shepherd Dog
Depending on its build, a female Belgian Shepherd Dog should measure between 21.3 and 22.3 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Belgian Shepherd Dog measures on average between 35.2 cm for the smallest individuals and 37.2 cm for the largest.
How tall should a female Belgian Shepherd Dog be at 1 year? Between 51 and 55.8 cm.
A female Belgian Shepherd Dog finishes growing at 14 months or so, up to 15 months for the largest builds.
Growth of the male Belgian Shepherd Dog
Depending on its build, a male Belgian Shepherd Dog should measure between 21.6 and 23.8 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Belgian Shepherd Dog measures on average between 36 cm for the smallest individuals and 39.6 cm for the largest.
How tall should a male Belgian Shepherd Dog be at 1 year? Between 54 and 59.4 cm.
A male Belgian Shepherd Dog finishes growing at 15 months .
How to measure a Belgian 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 Belgian Shepherd Dog to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Belgian Shepherd Dog height FAQ
What adult height for a female Belgian Shepherd Dog?
An adult female Belgian Shepherd Dog usually measures between 56 and 62 cm.
What adult height for a male Belgian Shepherd Dog?
An adult male Belgian Shepherd Dog usually measures between 60 and 66 cm.
What is the Belgian Shepherd Dog height curve during growth?
The Belgian Shepherd Dog height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.