Shepherd Dog withers height chart
See the withers height of the Shepherd Dog by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Shepherd Dog reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Shepherd Dog
Depending on its build, a female Shepherd Dog should measure between 19 and 23.4 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Shepherd Dog measures on average between 31.5 cm for the smallest individuals and 39 cm for the largest.
How tall should a female Shepherd Dog be at 1 year? Between 45.5 and 58.5 cm.
A female Shepherd Dog finishes growing at 14 months or so, up to 15 months for the largest builds.
Growth of the male Shepherd Dog
Depending on its build, a male Shepherd Dog should measure between 20.9 and 23.8 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Shepherd Dog measures on average between 34.6 cm for the smallest individuals and 39.9 cm for the largest.
How tall should a male Shepherd Dog be at 1 year? Between 50.1 and 61.6 cm.
A male Shepherd Dog finishes growing at 14 months or so, up to 18 months for the largest builds.
How to measure a Shepherd Dog 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 Shepherd Dog to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Shepherd Dog height FAQ
What adult height for a female Shepherd Dog?
An adult female Shepherd Dog usually measures between 50 and 65 cm.
What adult height for a male Shepherd Dog?
An adult male Shepherd Dog usually measures between 55 and 70 cm.
What is the Shepherd Dog height curve during growth?
The Shepherd Dog height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.