Caniche withers height chart
See the withers height of the Caniche by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Caniche reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Caniche
Depending on its build, a female Caniche should measure between 10.8 and 21.6 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Caniche measures on average between 16.8 cm for the smallest individuals and 36 cm for the largest.
How tall should a female Caniche be at 1 year? Between 22.8 and 54 cm.
A female Caniche finishes growing at 10 months or so, up to 15 months for the largest builds.
Growth of the male Caniche
Depending on its build, a male Caniche should measure between 11.8 and 22.3 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Caniche measures on average between 19 cm for the smallest individuals and 37.2 cm for the largest.
How tall should a male Caniche be at 1 year? Between 26.3 and 55.8 cm.
A male Caniche finishes growing at 12 months or so, up to 15 months for the largest builds.
How to measure a Caniche 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 Caniche to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Caniche height FAQ
What adult height for a female Caniche?
An adult female Caniche usually measures between 24 and 60 cm.
What adult height for a male Caniche?
An adult male Caniche usually measures between 28 and 62 cm.
What is the Caniche height curve during growth?
The Caniche height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.