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 7.6 and 8.4 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Collie measures on average between 12.6 in for the smallest individuals and 13.9 in for the largest.
How tall should a female Collie be at 1 year? Between 18.3 and 20.1 in.
A female Collie finishes growing at 14 months .
Growth of the male Collie
Depending on its build, a male Collie should measure between 8.4 and 8.6 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Collie measures on average between 13.9 in for the smallest individuals and 14.4 in for the largest.
How tall should a male Collie be at 1 year? Between 20.1 and 21.6 in.
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 20.08 and 22.05 in.
What adult height for a male Collie?
An adult male Collie usually measures between 22.05 and 24.02 in.
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.