Maltese Bichon withers height chart
See the withers height of the Maltese Bichon by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Maltese Bichon reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Maltese Bichon
Depending on its build, a female Maltese Bichon should measure between 3.5 and 4.4 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Maltese Bichon measures on average between 5.5 in for the smallest individuals and 6.9 in for the largest.
How tall should a female Maltese Bichon be at 1 year? Between 7.5 and 9.4 in.
A female Maltese Bichon finishes growing at 10 months .
Growth of the male Maltese Bichon
Depending on its build, a male Maltese Bichon should measure between 3.7 and 4.6 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Maltese Bichon measures on average between 5.8 in for the smallest individuals and 7.2 in for the largest.
How tall should a male Maltese Bichon be at 1 year? Between 7.9 and 9.8 in.
A male Maltese Bichon finishes growing at 10 months .
How to measure a Maltese Bichon 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 Maltese Bichon to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Maltese Bichon height FAQ
What adult height for a female Maltese Bichon?
An adult female Maltese Bichon usually measures between 7.87 and 9.84 in.
What adult height for a male Maltese Bichon?
An adult male Maltese Bichon usually measures between 8.27 and 10.24 in.
What is the Maltese Bichon height curve during growth?
The Maltese Bichon height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.