Flat-Coated Retriever withers height chart
See the withers height of the Flat-Coated Retriever by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Flat-Coated Retriever reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Flat-Coated Retriever
Depending on its build, a female Flat-Coated Retriever should measure between 21.3 and 21.2 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Flat-Coated Retriever measures on average between 35.2 cm for the smallest individuals and 35.4 cm for the largest.
How tall should a female Flat-Coated Retriever be at 1 year? Between 51 and 53.1 cm.
A female Flat-Coated Retriever finishes growing at 14 months or so, up to 15 months for the largest builds.
Growth of the male Flat-Coated Retriever
Depending on its build, a male Flat-Coated Retriever should measure between 20.9 and 22 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Flat-Coated Retriever measures on average between 34.8 cm for the smallest individuals and 36.6 cm for the largest.
How tall should a male Flat-Coated Retriever be at 1 year? Between 52.2 and 54.9 cm.
A male Flat-Coated Retriever finishes growing at 15 months .
How to measure a Flat-Coated Retriever 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 Flat-Coated Retriever to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Flat-Coated Retriever height FAQ
What adult height for a female Flat-Coated Retriever?
An adult female Flat-Coated Retriever usually measures between 56 and 59 cm.
What adult height for a male Flat-Coated Retriever?
An adult male Flat-Coated Retriever usually measures between 58 and 61 cm.
What is the Flat-Coated Retriever height curve during growth?
The Flat-Coated Retriever height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.