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Bobtail withers height chart

See the withers height of the Bobtail by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Bobtail reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.

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Bobtail withers height and Bobtail height chart
Female adult height:
56 - 62 cm
Male adult height:
61 - 65 cm

Growth of the female Bobtail

Depending on its build, a female Bobtail should measure between 21.3 and 22.3 cm at 3 months.

At 6 months, a female Bobtail measures on average between 35.2 cm for the smallest individuals and 37.2 cm for the largest.

How tall should a female Bobtail be at 1 year? Between 51 and 55.8 cm.

A female Bobtail finishes growing at 14 months or so, up to 15 months for the largest builds.

Growth of the male Bobtail

Depending on its build, a male Bobtail should measure between 22 and 23.4 cm at 3 months.

At 6 months, a male Bobtail measures on average between 36.6 cm for the smallest individuals and 39 cm for the largest.

How tall should a male Bobtail be at 1 year? Between 54.9 and 58.5 cm.

A male Bobtail finishes growing at 15 months .

How to measure a Bobtail at the withers

  1. Stand your dog on level ground with its legs straight.
  2. Locate the withers : it is the highest point of the shoulders, at the base of the neck.
  3. Lay a straight object (a book or a rigid ruler) horizontally at the withers.
  4. Measure vertically from the ground to the underside of that object with a tape measure.
  5. Repeat two or three times and keep the average value to follow growth.
Book / horizontal ruler Withers height Level ground Withers (highest point of the shoulders)

Going further

See also the weight chart of the Bobtail to compare how height and weight change during growth.

Bobtail height FAQ

What adult height for a female Bobtail?

An adult female Bobtail usually measures between 56 and 62 cm.

What adult height for a male Bobtail?

An adult male Bobtail usually measures between 61 and 65 cm.

What is the Bobtail height curve during growth?

The Bobtail height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.