King Charles withers height chart
See the withers height of the King Charles by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male King Charles reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female King Charles
Depending on its build, a female King Charles should measure between 10.3 and 11.8 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female King Charles measures on average between 16.1 cm for the smallest individuals and 19 cm for the largest.
How tall should a female King Charles be at 1 year? Between 21.9 and 26.3 cm.
A female King Charles finishes growing at 10 months or so, up to 12 months for the largest builds.
Growth of the male King Charles
Depending on its build, a male King Charles should measure between 11.2 and 11.8 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male King Charles measures on average between 17.5 cm for the smallest individuals and 19 cm for the largest.
How tall should a male King Charles be at 1 year? Between 23.8 and 26.3 cm.
A male King Charles finishes growing at 10 months or so, up to 12 months for the largest builds.
How to measure a King Charles 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 King Charles to compare how height and weight change during growth.
King Charles height FAQ
What adult height for a female King Charles?
An adult female King Charles usually measures between 23 and 28 cm.
What adult height for a male King Charles?
An adult male King Charles usually measures between 25 and 28 cm.
What is the King Charles height curve during growth?
The King Charles height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.