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Cavalier King Charles withers height chart

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

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Female adult height:
23 - 28 cm
Male adult height:
25 - 28 cm

Growth of the female Cavalier King Charles

Depending on its build, a female Cavalier King Charles should measure between 10.3 and 11.8 cm at 3 months.

At 6 months, a female Cavalier King Charles measures on average between 16.1 cm for the smallest individuals and 19 cm for the largest.

How tall should a female Cavalier King Charles be at 1 year? Between 21.9 and 26.3 cm.

A female Cavalier King Charles finishes growing at 10 months or so, up to 12 months for the largest builds.

Growth of the male Cavalier King Charles

Depending on its build, a male Cavalier King Charles should measure between 11.2 and 11.8 cm at 3 months.

At 6 months, a male Cavalier King Charles measures on average between 17.5 cm for the smallest individuals and 19 cm for the largest.

How tall should a male Cavalier King Charles be at 1 year? Between 23.8 and 26.3 cm.

A male Cavalier King Charles finishes growing at 10 months or so, up to 12 months for the largest builds.

How to measure a Cavalier King Charles 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 Cavalier King Charles to compare how height and weight change during growth.

Cavalier King Charles height FAQ

What adult height for a female Cavalier King Charles?

An adult female Cavalier King Charles usually measures between 23 and 28 cm.

What adult height for a male Cavalier King Charles?

An adult male Cavalier King Charles usually measures between 25 and 28 cm.

What is the Cavalier King Charles height curve during growth?

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