German Shepherd Dog withers height chart
See the withers height of the German Shepherd Dog by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male German Shepherd Dog reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female German Shepherd Dog
Depending on its build, a female German Shepherd Dog should measure between 20.9 and 21.6 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female German Shepherd Dog measures on average between 34.6 cm for the smallest individuals and 36 cm for the largest.
How tall should a female German Shepherd Dog be at 1 year? Between 50.1 and 54 cm.
A female German Shepherd Dog finishes growing at 14 months or so, up to 15 months for the largest builds.
Growth of the male German Shepherd Dog
Depending on its build, a male German Shepherd Dog should measure between 21.6 and 23.4 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male German Shepherd Dog measures on average between 36 cm for the smallest individuals and 39 cm for the largest.
How tall should a male German Shepherd Dog be at 1 year? Between 54 and 58.5 cm.
A male German Shepherd Dog finishes growing at 15 months .
How to measure a German Shepherd Dog 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 German Shepherd Dog to compare how height and weight change during growth.
German Shepherd Dog height FAQ
What adult height for a female German Shepherd Dog?
An adult female German Shepherd Dog usually measures between 55 and 60 cm.
What adult height for a male German Shepherd Dog?
An adult male German Shepherd Dog usually measures between 60 and 65 cm.
What is the German Shepherd Dog height curve during growth?
The German Shepherd Dog height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.