Labrador withers height chart
See the withers height of the Labrador by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Labrador reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Labrador
Depending on its build, a female Labrador should measure between 20.9 and 21.7 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Labrador measures on average between 34.6 cm for the smallest individuals and 35.9 cm for the largest.
How tall should a female Labrador be at 1 year? Between 50.1 and 51.9 cm.
A female Labrador finishes growing at 14 months .
Growth of the male Labrador
Depending on its build, a male Labrador should measure between 21.7 and 22.3 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Labrador measures on average between 35.9 cm for the smallest individuals and 37.2 cm for the largest.
How tall should a male Labrador be at 1 year? Between 51.9 and 55.8 cm.
A male Labrador finishes growing at 14 months or so, up to 15 months for the largest builds.
How to measure a Labrador 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 Labrador to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Labrador height FAQ
What adult height for a female Labrador?
An adult female Labrador usually measures between 55 and 57 cm.
What adult height for a male Labrador?
An adult male Labrador usually measures between 57 and 62 cm.
What is the Labrador height curve during growth?
The Labrador height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.