Bichon withers height chart
See the withers height of the Bichon by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Bichon reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Bichon
Depending on its build, a female Bichon should measure between 9 and 11.8 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Bichon measures on average between 14 cm for the smallest individuals and 19 cm for the largest.
How tall should a female Bichon be at 1 year? Between 19 and 26.3 cm.
A female Bichon finishes growing at 10 months or so, up to 12 months for the largest builds.
Growth of the male Bichon
Depending on its build, a male Bichon should measure between 9.9 and 12.6 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Bichon measures on average between 15.4 cm for the smallest individuals and 20.4 cm for the largest.
How tall should a male Bichon be at 1 year? Between 20.9 and 28.2 cm.
A male Bichon finishes growing at 10 months or so, up to 12 months for the largest builds.
How to measure a Bichon 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 Bichon to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Bichon height FAQ
What adult height for a female Bichon?
An adult female Bichon usually measures between 20 and 28 cm.
What adult height for a male Bichon?
An adult male Bichon usually measures between 22 and 30 cm.
What is the Bichon height curve during growth?
The Bichon height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.