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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.

All breeds
Shiba withers height and Shiba height chart
Female adult height:
13.78 - 14.96 in
Male adult height:
14.57 - 16.54 in

Growth of the female Shiba

Depending on its build, a female Shiba should measure between 5.8 and 6 in at 3 months.

At 6 months, a female Shiba measures on average between 9.4 in for the smallest individuals and 9.9 in for the largest.

How tall should a female Shiba be at 1 year? Between 13 and 13.9 in.

A female Shiba finishes growing at 12 months .

Growth of the male Shiba

Depending on its build, a male Shiba should measure between 6.1 and 6.6 in at 3 months.

At 6 months, a male Shiba measures on average between 9.9 in for the smallest individuals and 10.9 in for the largest.

How tall should a male Shiba be at 1 year? Between 13.7 and 15.4 in.

A male Shiba finishes growing at 12 months .

How to measure a Shiba 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 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 13.78 and 14.96 in.

What adult height for a male Shiba?

An adult male Shiba usually measures between 14.57 and 16.54 in.

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.