Malamute withers height chart
See the withers height of the Malamute by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Malamute reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Malamute
Depending on its build, a female Malamute should measure between 8.2 and 8.9 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Malamute measures on average between 13.7 in for the smallest individuals and 14.9 in for the largest.
How tall should a female Malamute be at 1 year? Between 20.5 and 22.3 in.
A female Malamute finishes growing at 15 months .
Growth of the male Malamute
Depending on its build, a male Malamute should measure between 8.9 and 9.4 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Malamute measures on average between 14.9 in for the smallest individuals and 15.7 in for the largest.
How tall should a male Malamute be at 1 year? Between 22.3 and 24.2 in.
A male Malamute finishes growing at 15 months or so, up to 18 months for the largest builds.
How to measure a Malamute 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 Malamute to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Malamute height FAQ
What adult height for a female Malamute?
An adult female Malamute usually measures between 22.83 and 24.8 in.
What adult height for a male Malamute?
An adult male Malamute usually measures between 24.8 and 27.56 in.
What is the Malamute height curve during growth?
The Malamute height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.