French bulldog withers height chart
See the withers height of the French bulldog by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male French bulldog reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female French bulldog
Depending on its build, a female French bulldog should measure between 10.8 and 13.9 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female French bulldog measures on average between 16.8 cm for the smallest individuals and 22.4 cm for the largest.
How tall should a female French bulldog be at 1 year? Between 22.8 and 31 cm.
A female French bulldog finishes growing at 10 months or so, up to 12 months for the largest builds.
Growth of the male French bulldog
Depending on its build, a male French bulldog should measure between 12.1 and 14.7 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male French bulldog measures on average between 18.9 cm for the smallest individuals and 23.8 cm for the largest.
How tall should a male French bulldog be at 1 year? Between 25.7 and 32.9 cm.
A male French bulldog finishes growing at 10 months or so, up to 12 months for the largest builds.
How to measure a French bulldog 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 French bulldog to compare how height and weight change during growth.
French bulldog height FAQ
What adult height for a female French bulldog?
An adult female French bulldog usually measures between 24 and 33 cm.
What adult height for a male French bulldog?
An adult male French bulldog usually measures between 27 and 35 cm.
What is the French bulldog height curve during growth?
The French bulldog height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.