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English bulldog withers height chart

See the withers height of the English bulldog by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male English bulldog reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.

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English bulldog withers height and English bulldog height chart
Female adult height:
31 - 40 cm
Male adult height:
35 - 40 cm

Growth of the female English bulldog

Depending on its build, a female English bulldog should measure between 13 and 16 cm at 3 months.

At 6 months, a female English bulldog measures on average between 21.1 cm for the smallest individuals and 26.4 cm for the largest.

How tall should a female English bulldog be at 1 year? Between 29.1 and 37.2 cm.

A female English bulldog finishes growing at 12 months .

Growth of the male English bulldog

Depending on its build, a male English bulldog should measure between 14.7 and 16 cm at 3 months.

At 6 months, a male English bulldog measures on average between 23.8 cm for the smallest individuals and 26.4 cm for the largest.

How tall should a male English bulldog be at 1 year? Between 32.9 and 37.2 cm.

A male English bulldog finishes growing at 12 months .

How to measure a English bulldog at the withers

  1. Stand your dog on level ground with its legs straight.
  2. Locate the withers : it is the highest point of the shoulders, at the base of the neck.
  3. Lay a straight object (a book or a rigid ruler) horizontally at the withers.
  4. Measure vertically from the ground to the underside of that object with a tape measure.
  5. Repeat two or three times and keep the average value to follow growth.
Book / horizontal ruler Withers height Level ground Withers (highest point of the shoulders)

Going further

See also the weight chart of the English bulldog to compare how height and weight change during growth.

English bulldog height FAQ

What adult height for a female English bulldog?

An adult female English bulldog usually measures between 31 and 40 cm.

What adult height for a male English bulldog?

An adult male English bulldog usually measures between 35 and 40 cm.

What is the English bulldog height curve during growth?

The English bulldog height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.