Italian Hound withers height chart
See the withers height of the Italian Hound by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Italian Hound reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Italian Hound
Depending on its build, a female Italian Hound should measure between 5.3 and 6 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Italian Hound measures on average between 8.6 in for the smallest individuals and 9.9 in for the largest.
How tall should a female Italian Hound be at 1 year? Between 11.8 and 13.9 in.
A female Italian Hound finishes growing at 12 months .
Growth of the male Italian Hound
Depending on its build, a male Italian Hound should measure between 5.5 and 6 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Italian Hound measures on average between 8.8 in for the smallest individuals and 9.9 in for the largest.
How tall should a male Italian Hound be at 1 year? Between 12.2 and 13.9 in.
A male Italian Hound finishes growing at 12 months .
How to measure a Italian Hound 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 Italian Hound to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Italian Hound height FAQ
What adult height for a female Italian Hound?
An adult female Italian Hound usually measures between 12.6 and 14.96 in.
What adult height for a male Italian Hound?
An adult male Italian Hound usually measures between 12.99 and 14.96 in.
What is the Italian Hound height curve during growth?
The Italian Hound height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.