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Rottweiler withers height chart

See the withers height of the Rottweiler by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Rottweiler reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.

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Rottweiler withers height and Rottweiler height chart
Female adult height:
22.05 - 24.8 in
Male adult height:
24.02 - 26.77 in

Growth of the female Rottweiler

Depending on its build, a female Rottweiler should measure between 8.4 and 8.9 in at 3 months.

At 6 months, a female Rottweiler measures on average between 13.9 in for the smallest individuals and 14.9 in for the largest.

How tall should a female Rottweiler be at 1 year? Between 20.1 and 22.3 in.

A female Rottweiler finishes growing at 14 months or so, up to 15 months for the largest builds.

Growth of the male Rottweiler

Depending on its build, a male Rottweiler should measure between 8.6 and 9.1 in at 3 months.

At 6 months, a male Rottweiler measures on average between 14.4 in for the smallest individuals and 15.3 in for the largest.

How tall should a male Rottweiler be at 1 year? Between 21.6 and 23.6 in.

A male Rottweiler finishes growing at 15 months or so, up to 18 months for the largest builds.

How to measure a Rottweiler at the withers

  1. Stand your dog on level ground with its legs straight.
  2. Locate the withers : it is the highest point of the shoulders, at the base of the neck.
  3. Lay a straight object (a book or a rigid ruler) horizontally at the withers.
  4. Measure vertically from the ground to the underside of that object with a tape measure.
  5. Repeat two or three times and keep the average value to follow growth.
Book / horizontal ruler Withers height Level ground Withers (highest point of the shoulders)

Going further

See also the weight chart of the Rottweiler to compare how height and weight change during growth.

Rottweiler height FAQ

What adult height for a female Rottweiler?

An adult female Rottweiler usually measures between 22.05 and 24.8 in.

What adult height for a male Rottweiler?

An adult male Rottweiler usually measures between 24.02 and 26.77 in.

What is the Rottweiler height curve during growth?

The Rottweiler height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.