Golden Retriever withers height chart
See the withers height of the Golden Retriever by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Golden Retriever reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Golden Retriever
Depending on its build, a female Golden Retriever should measure between 7.6 and 8.4 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Golden Retriever measures on average between 12.6 in for the smallest individuals and 13.9 in for the largest.
How tall should a female Golden Retriever be at 1 year? Between 18.3 and 20.1 in.
A female Golden Retriever finishes growing at 14 months .
Growth of the male Golden Retriever
Depending on its build, a male Golden Retriever should measure between 8.4 and 8.6 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Golden Retriever measures on average between 13.9 in for the smallest individuals and 14.4 in for the largest.
How tall should a male Golden Retriever be at 1 year? Between 20.1 and 21.6 in.
A male Golden Retriever finishes growing at 14 months or so, up to 15 months for the largest builds.
How to measure a Golden 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 Golden Retriever to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Golden Retriever height FAQ
What adult height for a female Golden Retriever?
An adult female Golden Retriever usually measures between 20.08 and 22.05 in.
What adult height for a male Golden Retriever?
An adult male Golden Retriever usually measures between 22.05 and 24.02 in.
What is the Golden Retriever height curve during growth?
The Golden Retriever height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.