Hovawart withers height chart
See the withers height of the Hovawart by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Hovawart reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Hovawart
Depending on its build, a female Hovawart should measure between 8.2 and 9.2 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Hovawart measures on average between 13.7 in for the smallest individuals and 15.4 in for the largest.
How tall should a female Hovawart be at 1 year? Between 20.5 and 23 in.
A female Hovawart finishes growing at 15 months .
Growth of the male Hovawart
Depending on its build, a male Hovawart should measure between 8.9 and 9.4 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Hovawart measures on average between 14.9 in for the smallest individuals and 15.7 in for the largest.
How tall should a male Hovawart be at 1 year? Between 22.3 and 24.2 in.
A male Hovawart finishes growing at 15 months or so, up to 18 months for the largest builds.
How to measure a Hovawart 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 Hovawart to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Hovawart height FAQ
What adult height for a female Hovawart?
An adult female Hovawart usually measures between 22.83 and 25.59 in.
What adult height for a male Hovawart?
An adult male Hovawart usually measures between 24.8 and 27.56 in.
What is the Hovawart height curve during growth?
The Hovawart height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.