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Schapendoes withers height chart

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

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Schapendoes withers height and Schapendoes height chart
Female adult height:
15.75 - 19.69 in
Male adult height:
16.93 - 19.69 in

Growth of the female Schapendoes

Depending on its build, a female Schapendoes should measure between 6.3 and 7.5 in at 3 months.

At 6 months, a female Schapendoes measures on average between 10.4 in for the smallest individuals and 12.4 in for the largest.

How tall should a female Schapendoes be at 1 year? Between 14.6 and 17.9 in.

A female Schapendoes finishes growing at 12 months or so, up to 14 months for the largest builds.

Growth of the male Schapendoes

Depending on its build, a male Schapendoes should measure between 6.8 and 7.5 in at 3 months.

At 6 months, a male Schapendoes measures on average between 11.2 in for the smallest individuals and 12.4 in for the largest.

How tall should a male Schapendoes be at 1 year? Between 15.7 and 17.9 in.

A male Schapendoes finishes growing at 12 months or so, up to 14 months for the largest builds.

How to measure a Schapendoes 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 Schapendoes to compare how height and weight change during growth.

Schapendoes height FAQ

What adult height for a female Schapendoes?

An adult female Schapendoes usually measures between 15.75 and 19.69 in.

What adult height for a male Schapendoes?

An adult male Schapendoes usually measures between 16.93 and 19.69 in.

What is the Schapendoes height curve during growth?

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