Kangal withers height chart
See the withers height of the Kangal by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Kangal reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Kangal
Depending on its build, a female Kangal should measure between 9.5 and 9.8 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Kangal measures on average between 15.9 in for the smallest individuals and 16.9 in for the largest.
How tall should a female Kangal be at 1 year? Between 24.6 and 26.4 in.
A female Kangal finishes growing at 18 months or so, up to 24 months for the largest builds.
Growth of the male Kangal
Depending on its build, a male Kangal should measure between 9.9 and 10.2 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Kangal measures on average between 16.6 in for the smallest individuals and 17.5 in for the largest.
How tall should a male Kangal be at 1 year? Between 25.6 and 27.4 in.
A male Kangal finishes growing at 18 months or so, up to 24 months for the largest builds.
How to measure a Kangal 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 Kangal to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Kangal height FAQ
What adult height for a female Kangal?
An adult female Kangal usually measures between 27.95 and 30.71 in.
What adult height for a male Kangal?
An adult male Kangal usually measures between 29.13 and 31.89 in.
What is the Kangal height curve during growth?
The Kangal height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.