Chinese withers height chart
See the withers height of the Chinese by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Chinese reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Chinese
Depending on its build, a female Chinese should measure between 10.3 and 12.6 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Chinese measures on average between 16.1 cm for the smallest individuals and 20.4 cm for the largest.
How tall should a female Chinese be at 1 year? Between 21.9 and 28.2 cm.
A female Chinese finishes growing at 10 months or so, up to 12 months for the largest builds.
Growth of the male Chinese
Depending on its build, a male Chinese should measure between 11.8 and 13.9 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Chinese measures on average between 19 cm for the smallest individuals and 22.4 cm for the largest.
How tall should a male Chinese be at 1 year? Between 26.3 and 31 cm.
A male Chinese finishes growing at 12 months .
How to measure a Chinese 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 Chinese to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Chinese height FAQ
What adult height for a female Chinese?
An adult female Chinese usually measures between 23 and 30 cm.
What adult height for a male Chinese?
An adult male Chinese usually measures between 28 and 33 cm.
What is the Chinese height curve during growth?
The Chinese height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.