English Setter withers height chart
See the withers height of the English Setter by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male English Setter reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female English Setter
Depending on its build, a female English Setter should measure between 8.2 and 9.2 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female English Setter measures on average between 13.6 in for the smallest individuals and 15.4 in for the largest.
How tall should a female English Setter be at 1 year? Between 19.7 and 23 in.
A female English Setter finishes growing at 14 months or so, up to 15 months for the largest builds.
Growth of the male English Setter
Depending on its build, a male English Setter should measure between 8.5 and 9.4 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male English Setter measures on average between 14.2 in for the smallest individuals and 15.7 in for the largest.
How tall should a male English Setter be at 1 year? Between 21.3 and 24.2 in.
A male English Setter finishes growing at 15 months or so, up to 18 months for the largest builds.
How to measure a English Setter 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 English Setter to compare how height and weight change during growth.
English Setter height FAQ
What adult height for a female English Setter?
An adult female English Setter usually measures between 21.65 and 25.59 in.
What adult height for a male English Setter?
An adult male English Setter usually measures between 23.62 and 27.56 in.
What is the English Setter height curve during growth?
The English Setter height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.