Dalmatian withers height chart
See the withers height of the Dalmatian by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Dalmatian reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Dalmatian
Depending on its build, a female Dalmatian should measure between 8.1 and 8.2 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Dalmatian measures on average between 13.4 in for the smallest individuals and 13.7 in for the largest.
How tall should a female Dalmatian be at 1 year? Between 19.4 and 20.5 in.
A female Dalmatian finishes growing at 14 months or so, up to 15 months for the largest builds.
Growth of the male Dalmatian
Depending on its build, a male Dalmatian should measure between 8.4 and 8.6 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Dalmatian measures on average between 13.9 in for the smallest individuals and 14.4 in for the largest.
How tall should a male Dalmatian be at 1 year? Between 20.1 and 21.6 in.
A male Dalmatian finishes growing at 14 months or so, up to 15 months for the largest builds.
How to measure a Dalmatian 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 Dalmatian to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Dalmatian height FAQ
What adult height for a female Dalmatian?
An adult female Dalmatian usually measures between 21.26 and 22.83 in.
What adult height for a male Dalmatian?
An adult male Dalmatian usually measures between 22.05 and 24.02 in.
What is the Dalmatian height curve during growth?
The Dalmatian height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.