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 8.2 and 8.5 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female German Shepherd Dog measures on average between 13.6 in for the smallest individuals and 14.2 in for the largest.
How tall should a female German Shepherd Dog be at 1 year? Between 19.7 and 21.3 in.
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 8.5 and 9.2 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male German Shepherd Dog measures on average between 14.2 in for the smallest individuals and 15.4 in for the largest.
How tall should a male German Shepherd Dog be at 1 year? Between 21.3 and 23 in.
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 21.65 and 23.62 in.
What adult height for a male German Shepherd Dog?
An adult male German Shepherd Dog usually measures between 23.62 and 25.59 in.
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.