Chow Chow withers height chart
See the withers height of the Chow Chow by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Chow Chow reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Chow Chow
Depending on its build, a female Chow Chow should measure between 7.1 and 7.5 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Chow Chow measures on average between 11.7 in for the smallest individuals and 12.4 in for the largest.
How tall should a female Chow Chow be at 1 year? Between 16.5 and 17.9 in.
A female Chow Chow finishes growing at 12 months or so, up to 14 months for the largest builds.
Growth of the male Chow Chow
Depending on its build, a male Chow Chow should measure between 7.2 and 8.4 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Chow Chow measures on average between 11.9 in for the smallest individuals and 13.9 in for the largest.
How tall should a male Chow Chow be at 1 year? Between 17.2 and 20.1 in.
A male Chow Chow finishes growing at 14 months .
How to measure a Chow Chow 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 Chow Chow to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Chow Chow height FAQ
What adult height for a female Chow Chow?
An adult female Chow Chow usually measures between 17.72 and 19.69 in.
What adult height for a male Chow Chow?
An adult male Chow Chow usually measures between 18.9 and 22.05 in.
What is the Chow Chow height curve during growth?
The Chow Chow height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.