Japanese withers height chart
See the withers height of the Japanese by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Japanese reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Japanese
Depending on its build, a female Japanese should measure between 12.6 and 14.3 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Japanese measures on average between 20.4 cm for the smallest individuals and 23.1 cm for the largest.
How tall should a female Japanese be at 1 year? Between 28.2 and 32 cm.
A female Japanese finishes growing at 12 months .
Growth of the male Japanese
Depending on its build, a male Japanese should measure between 12.6 and 15.2 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Japanese measures on average between 20.4 cm for the smallest individuals and 25.1 cm for the largest.
How tall should a male Japanese be at 1 year? Between 28.2 and 35.3 cm.
A male Japanese finishes growing at 12 months .
How to measure a Japanese 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 Japanese to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Japanese height FAQ
What adult height for a female Japanese?
An adult female Japanese usually measures between 30 and 34 cm.
What adult height for a male Japanese?
An adult male Japanese usually measures between 30 and 38 cm.
What is the Japanese height curve during growth?
The Japanese height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.