Collie withers height chart
See the withers height of the Collie by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Collie reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Collie
Depending on its build, a female Collie should measure between 19.4 and 21.3 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Collie measures on average between 32.1 cm for the smallest individuals and 35.2 cm for the largest.
How tall should a female Collie be at 1 year? Between 46.4 and 51 cm.
A female Collie finishes growing at 14 months .
Growth of the male Collie
Depending on its build, a male Collie should measure between 21.3 and 22 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Collie measures on average between 35.2 cm for the smallest individuals and 36.6 cm for the largest.
How tall should a male Collie be at 1 year? Between 51 and 54.9 cm.
A male Collie finishes growing at 14 months or so, up to 15 months for the largest builds.
How to measure a Collie 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 Collie to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Collie height FAQ
What adult height for a female Collie?
An adult female Collie usually measures between 51 and 56 cm.
What adult height for a male Collie?
An adult male Collie usually measures between 56 and 61 cm.
What is the Collie height curve during growth?
The Collie height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.