Whippet withers height chart
See the withers height of the Whippet by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Whippet reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Whippet
Depending on its build, a female Whippet should measure between 6.9 and 7.4 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Whippet measures on average between 11.4 in for the smallest individuals and 12.2 in for the largest.
How tall should a female Whippet be at 1 year? Between 16.1 and 17.2 in.
A female Whippet finishes growing at 12 months .
Growth of the male Whippet
Depending on its build, a male Whippet should measure between 7.4 and 7.6 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Whippet measures on average between 12.2 in for the smallest individuals and 12.6 in for the largest.
How tall should a male Whippet be at 1 year? Between 17.2 and 18.3 in.
A male Whippet finishes growing at 12 months or so, up to 14 months for the largest builds.
How to measure a Whippet 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 Whippet to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Whippet height FAQ
What adult height for a female Whippet?
An adult female Whippet usually measures between 17.32 and 18.5 in.
What adult height for a male Whippet?
An adult male Whippet usually measures between 18.5 and 20.08 in.
What is the Whippet height curve during growth?
The Whippet height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.