German Shorthaired Pointer withers height chart
See the withers height of the German Shorthaired Pointer by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male German Shorthaired Pointer reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female German Shorthaired Pointer
Depending on its build, a female German Shorthaired Pointer should measure between 8.5 and 9.1 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female German Shorthaired Pointer measures on average between 14.1 in for the smallest individuals and 15.1 in for the largest.
How tall should a female German Shorthaired Pointer be at 1 year? Between 20.4 and 22.7 in.
A female German Shorthaired Pointer finishes growing at 14 months or so, up to 15 months for the largest builds.
Growth of the male German Shorthaired Pointer
Depending on its build, a male German Shorthaired Pointer should measure between 8.8 and 9.4 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male German Shorthaired Pointer measures on average between 14.6 in for the smallest individuals and 15.6 in for the largest.
How tall should a male German Shorthaired Pointer be at 1 year? Between 22 and 23.4 in.
A male German Shorthaired Pointer finishes growing at 15 months .
How to measure a German Shorthaired Pointer 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 Shorthaired Pointer to compare how height and weight change during growth.
German Shorthaired Pointer height FAQ
What adult height for a female German Shorthaired Pointer?
An adult female German Shorthaired Pointer usually measures between 22.44 and 25.2 in.
What adult height for a male German Shorthaired Pointer?
An adult male German Shorthaired Pointer usually measures between 24.41 and 25.98 in.
What is the German Shorthaired Pointer height curve during growth?
The German Shorthaired Pointer height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.