Schipperke withers height chart
See the withers height of the Schipperke by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Schipperke reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Schipperke
Depending on its build, a female Schipperke should measure between 11.2 and 13.9 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Schipperke measures on average between 17.5 cm for the smallest individuals and 22.4 cm for the largest.
How tall should a female Schipperke be at 1 year? Between 23.8 and 31 cm.
A female Schipperke finishes growing at 10 months or so, up to 12 months for the largest builds.
Growth of the male Schipperke
Depending on its build, a male Schipperke should measure between 12.1 and 13.9 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Schipperke measures on average between 18.9 cm for the smallest individuals and 22.4 cm for the largest.
How tall should a male Schipperke be at 1 year? Between 25.7 and 31 cm.
A male Schipperke finishes growing at 10 months or so, up to 12 months for the largest builds.
How to measure a Schipperke 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 Schipperke to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Schipperke height FAQ
What adult height for a female Schipperke?
An adult female Schipperke usually measures between 25 and 33 cm.
What adult height for a male Schipperke?
An adult male Schipperke usually measures between 27 and 33 cm.
What is the Schipperke height curve during growth?
The Schipperke height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.