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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.

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Schipperke withers height and Schipperke height chart
Female adult height:
9.84 - 12.99 in
Male adult height:
10.63 - 12.99 in

Growth of the female Schipperke

Depending on its build, a female Schipperke should measure between 4.4 and 5.5 in at 3 months.

At 6 months, a female Schipperke measures on average between 6.9 in for the smallest individuals and 8.8 in for the largest.

How tall should a female Schipperke be at 1 year? Between 9.4 and 12.2 in.

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 4.8 and 5.5 in at 3 months.

At 6 months, a male Schipperke measures on average between 7.4 in for the smallest individuals and 8.8 in for the largest.

How tall should a male Schipperke be at 1 year? Between 10.1 and 12.2 in.

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

  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 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 9.84 and 12.99 in.

What adult height for a male Schipperke?

An adult male Schipperke usually measures between 10.63 and 12.99 in.

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.