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 8.2 and 8.5 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Labrador measures on average between 13.6 in for the smallest individuals and 14.1 in for the largest.
How tall should a female Labrador be at 1 year? Between 19.7 and 20.4 in.
A female Labrador finishes growing at 14 months .
Growth of the male Labrador
Depending on its build, a male Labrador should measure between 8.5 and 8.8 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Labrador measures on average between 14.1 in for the smallest individuals and 14.6 in for the largest.
How tall should a male Labrador be at 1 year? Between 20.4 and 22 in.
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 21.65 and 22.44 in.
What adult height for a male Labrador?
An adult male Labrador usually measures between 22.44 and 24.41 in.
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.