Rhodesian Ridgeback withers height chart
See the withers height of the Rhodesian Ridgeback by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Rhodesian Ridgeback reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Rhodesian Ridgeback
Depending on its build, a female Rhodesian Ridgeback should measure between 8.6 and 9.4 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Rhodesian Ridgeback measures on average between 14.4 in for the smallest individuals and 15.6 in for the largest.
How tall should a female Rhodesian Ridgeback be at 1 year? Between 21.6 and 23.4 in.
A female Rhodesian Ridgeback finishes growing at 15 months .
Growth of the male Rhodesian Ridgeback
Depending on its build, a male Rhodesian Ridgeback should measure between 8.9 and 9.2 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Rhodesian Ridgeback measures on average between 14.9 in for the smallest individuals and 15.5 in for the largest.
How tall should a male Rhodesian Ridgeback be at 1 year? Between 22.3 and 23.9 in.
A male Rhodesian Ridgeback finishes growing at 15 months or so, up to 18 months for the largest builds.
How to measure a Rhodesian Ridgeback 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 Rhodesian Ridgeback to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Rhodesian Ridgeback height FAQ
What adult height for a female Rhodesian Ridgeback?
An adult female Rhodesian Ridgeback usually measures between 24.02 and 25.98 in.
What adult height for a male Rhodesian Ridgeback?
An adult male Rhodesian Ridgeback usually measures between 24.8 and 27.17 in.
What is the Rhodesian Ridgeback height curve during growth?
The Rhodesian Ridgeback height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.