Pointer withers height chart
See the withers height of the Pointer by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Pointer reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Pointer
Depending on its build, a female Pointer should measure between 20.1 and 21.6 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Pointer measures on average between 33.3 cm for the smallest individuals and 36 cm for the largest.
How tall should a female Pointer be at 1 year? Between 48.3 and 54 cm.
A female Pointer finishes growing at 14 months or so, up to 15 months for the largest builds.
Growth of the male Pointer
Depending on its build, a male Pointer should measure between 22.7 and 23.5 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Pointer measures on average between 37.8 cm for the smallest individuals and 39.3 cm for the largest.
How tall should a male Pointer be at 1 year? Between 56.7 and 60.7 cm.
A male Pointer finishes growing at 15 months or so, up to 18 months for the largest builds.
How to measure a Pointer 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 Pointer to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Pointer height FAQ
What adult height for a female Pointer?
An adult female Pointer usually measures between 53 and 60 cm.
What adult height for a male Pointer?
An adult male Pointer usually measures between 63 and 69 cm.
What is the Pointer height curve during growth?
The Pointer height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.