Border Collie withers height chart
See the withers height of the Border Collie by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Border Collie reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Border Collie
Depending on its build, a female Border Collie should measure between 18.4 and 20.1 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Border Collie measures on average between 30.4 cm for the smallest individuals and 33.3 cm for the largest.
How tall should a female Border Collie be at 1 year? Between 42.7 and 48.3 cm.
A female Border Collie finishes growing at 12 months or so, up to 14 months for the largest builds.
Growth of the male Border Collie
Depending on its build, a male Border Collie should measure between 18.2 and 21.3 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Border Collie measures on average between 30.2 cm for the smallest individuals and 35.2 cm for the largest.
How tall should a male Border Collie be at 1 year? Between 43.7 and 51 cm.
A male Border Collie finishes growing at 14 months .
How to measure a Border Collie 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 Border Collie to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Border Collie height FAQ
What adult height for a female Border Collie?
An adult female Border Collie usually measures between 46 and 53 cm.
What adult height for a male Border Collie?
An adult male Border Collie usually measures between 48 and 56 cm.
What is the Border Collie height curve during growth?
The Border Collie height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.