Chinese Sharpei withers height chart
See the withers height of the Chinese Sharpei by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Chinese Sharpei reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Chinese Sharpei
Depending on its build, a female Chinese Sharpei should measure between 17.6 and 19.4 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Chinese Sharpei measures on average between 29 cm for the smallest individuals and 32.1 cm for the largest.
How tall should a female Chinese Sharpei be at 1 year? Between 40.9 and 46.4 cm.
A female Chinese Sharpei finishes growing at 12 months or so, up to 14 months for the largest builds.
Growth of the male Chinese Sharpei
Depending on its build, a male Chinese Sharpei should measure between 18.4 and 19.4 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Chinese Sharpei measures on average between 30.4 cm for the smallest individuals and 32.1 cm for the largest.
How tall should a male Chinese Sharpei be at 1 year? Between 42.7 and 46.4 cm.
A male Chinese Sharpei finishes growing at 12 months or so, up to 14 months for the largest builds.
How to measure a Chinese Sharpei 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 Sharpei to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Chinese Sharpei height FAQ
What adult height for a female Chinese Sharpei?
An adult female Chinese Sharpei usually measures between 44 and 51 cm.
What adult height for a male Chinese Sharpei?
An adult male Chinese Sharpei usually measures between 46 and 51 cm.
What is the Chinese Sharpei height curve during growth?
The Chinese Sharpei height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.