Shiba withers height chart
See the withers height of the Shiba by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Shiba reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Shiba
Depending on its build, a female Shiba should measure between 14.7 and 15.2 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Shiba measures on average between 23.8 cm for the smallest individuals and 25.1 cm for the largest.
How tall should a female Shiba be at 1 year? Between 32.9 and 35.3 cm.
A female Shiba finishes growing at 12 months .
Growth of the male Shiba
Depending on its build, a male Shiba should measure between 15.5 and 16.8 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Shiba measures on average between 25.2 cm for the smallest individuals and 27.7 cm for the largest.
How tall should a male Shiba be at 1 year? Between 34.8 and 39.1 cm.
A male Shiba finishes growing at 12 months .
How to measure a Shiba 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 Shiba to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Shiba height FAQ
What adult height for a female Shiba?
An adult female Shiba usually measures between 35 and 38 cm.
What adult height for a male Shiba?
An adult male Shiba usually measures between 37 and 42 cm.
What is the Shiba height curve during growth?
The Shiba height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.