Papillon withers height chart
See the withers height of the Papillon by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Papillon reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Papillon
Depending on its build, a female Papillon should measure between 3.5 and 4.6 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Papillon measures on average between 5.5 in for the smallest individuals and 7.5 in for the largest.
How tall should a female Papillon be at 1 year? Between 7.5 and 10.4 in.
A female Papillon finishes growing at 10 months or so, up to 12 months for the largest builds.
Growth of the male Papillon
Depending on its build, a male Papillon should measure between 3.5 and 4.6 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Papillon measures on average between 5.5 in for the smallest individuals and 7.5 in for the largest.
How tall should a male Papillon be at 1 year? Between 7.5 and 10.4 in.
A male Papillon finishes growing at 10 months or so, up to 12 months for the largest builds.
How to measure a Papillon 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 Papillon to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Papillon height FAQ
What adult height for a female Papillon?
An adult female Papillon usually measures between 7.87 and 11.02 in.
What adult height for a male Papillon?
An adult male Papillon usually measures between 7.87 and 11.02 in.
What is the Papillon height curve during growth?
The Papillon height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.