Compare animals by height
370 animals, from a patagotitan down to a Chihuahua, each saying what was measured and who published it. Open one to compare it with your height.
Ranked from the tallest: animals measured standing and animals measured at the shoulder.
370 heights in this selection. Sorting ranks this selection only; it does not identify world records. Equal listings share a height.
Affenpinscher
9 to 11 1/2 in (23 to 29 cm)
An Affenpinscher stands 9 to 11 1/2 in (23 to 29 cm) at the shoulder.
Afghan Hound
2 ft 3 in (68.6 cm)
An Afghan Hound is listed by the American Kennel Club at 27 in (68.6 cm), the top of its range.
African bush elephant
3.04 to 3.36 m (9 ft 11.5 in to 11 ft 0.5 in)
An African bush elephant stands 3.04 to 3.36 m (9 ft 11.5 in to 11 ft 0.5 in) at the shoulder (fully grown bull averages).
Airedale Terrier
1 ft 11 in (58 cm)
An Airedale Terrier is commonly listed at 23 in (58 cm), the lower end of its male range.
Alaskan Klee Kai
12 to 17 in (30 to 43 cm)
An Alaskan Klee Kai stands 12 to 17 in (30 to 43 cm) at the shoulder.
Alpaca
81 to 99 cm (2 ft 8 in to 3 ft 3 in)
An alpaca stands 81 to 99 cm (2 ft 8 in to 3 ft 3 in) at the shoulder.
American bison
at least 6 ft 0 in (182.9 cm)
An American bison stands at least 6 ft 0 in (182.9 cm) at the shoulder (full-grown bulls).
American Bulldog
22 to 25 in (56 to 64 cm)
An American Bulldog stands 22 to 25 in (56 to 64 cm) at the shoulder (males).
American English Coonhound
24 to 26 in (61 to 66 cm)
An American English Coonhound stands 24 to 26 in (61 to 66 cm) at the shoulder (males).
American Eskimo Dog
9 to 12 in (23 to 30 cm)
An American Eskimo Dog stands 9 to 12 in (23 to 30 cm) at the shoulder (Toy size).
American Foxhound
22 to 25 in (56 to 64 cm)
An American Foxhound stands 22 to 25 in (56 to 64 cm) at the shoulder (males).
American Hairless Terrier
12 to 16 in (30 to 41 cm)
An American Hairless Terrier stands 12 to 16 in (30 to 41 cm) at the shoulder.
American Leopard Hound
22 to 27 in (56 to 69 cm)
An American Leopard Hound stands 22 to 27 in (56 to 69 cm) at the shoulder (males).
American Staffordshire Terrier
about 18 to 19 in (46 to 48 cm)
An American Staffordshire Terrier stands about 18 to 19 in (46 to 48 cm) at the shoulder (males).
American Water Spaniel
15 to 18 in (38 to 46 cm)
An American Water Spaniel stands 15 to 18 in (38 to 46 cm) at the shoulder.
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
29 in (73.7 cm)
An Anatolian Shepherd Dog stands 29 in (73.7 cm) at the shoulder (males).
Andean bear
70 to 90 cm (2 ft 3.5 in to 2 ft 11.5 in)
An Andean bear stands 70 to 90 cm (2 ft 3.5 in to 2 ft 11.5 in) at the shoulder.
Appenzeller Sennenhund
20 to 22 in (51 to 56 cm)
An Appenzeller Sennenhund stands 20 to 22 in (51 to 56 cm) at the shoulder.
Arabian horse
14.1 to 15.1 hands (57 to 61 in, 145 to 155 cm)
An Arabian horse stands 14.1 to 15.1 hands (57 to 61 in, 145 to 155 cm) at the shoulder (adults).
Australian Cattle Dog
1 ft 8 in (50.8 cm)
An Australian Cattle Dog is listed by the American Kennel Club at 20 in (50.8 cm), the top of its male range.
Australian Kelpie
17 to 20 in (43 to 51 cm)
An Australian Kelpie stands 17 to 20 in (43 to 51 cm) at the shoulder.
Australian Shepherd
1 ft 11 in (58.4 cm)
An Australian Shepherd is listed by the American Kennel Club at 23 in (58.4 cm), the top of its male range.
Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
18 to 20 in (46 to 51 cm)
An Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog stands 18 to 20 in (46 to 51 cm) at the shoulder (males).
Australian Terrier
10 to 11 in (25 to 28 cm)
An Australian Terrier stands 10 to 11 in (25 to 28 cm) at the shoulder.
Azawakh
25 to 29 in (64 to 74 cm)
An Azawakh stands 25 to 29 in (64 to 74 cm) at the shoulder (males).
Barbado da Terceira
20 1/2 to 22 in (52 to 56 cm)
A Barbado da Terceira stands 20 1/2 to 22 in (52 to 56 cm) at the shoulder (males).
Basset Fauve de Bretagne
12 1/2 to 15 1/2 in (32 to 39 cm)
A Basset Fauve de Bretagne stands 12 1/2 to 15 1/2 in (32 to 39 cm) at the shoulder.
Basset Hound
1 ft 1 in (33 cm)
A Basset Hound is commonly listed at 13 in (33 cm), the lower end of its range.
Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound
17 to 20 1/2 in (43 to 52 cm)
A Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound stands 17 to 20 1/2 in (43 to 52 cm) at the shoulder.
Beagle
1 ft 3 in (38.1 cm)
A Beagle is listed by the American Kennel Club at 15 in (38.1 cm), the top of its range.
Bearded Collie
ideal 53 to 56 cm (1 ft 9 in to 1 ft 10 in)
A Bearded Collie stands ideal 53 to 56 cm (1 ft 9 in to 1 ft 10 in) at the shoulder (males).
Beauceron
25 1/2 to 27 1/2 in (65 to 70 cm)
A Beauceron stands 25 1/2 to 27 1/2 in (65 to 70 cm) at the shoulder (males).
Beaver
30 to 60 cm (1 ft 0 in to 1 ft 11.5 in)
A beaver stands 30 to 60 cm (1 ft 0 in to 1 ft 11.5 in) at the shoulder.
Bedlington Terrier
about 1 ft 4 in (41 cm)
A Bedlington Terrier stands about 1 ft 4 in (41 cm) at the shoulder.
Belgian Laekenois
24 to 26 in (61 to 66 cm)
A Belgian Laekenois stands 24 to 26 in (61 to 66 cm) at the shoulder (males).
Belgian Malinois
24 to 26 in (61 to 66 cm)
A Belgian Malinois stands 24 to 26 in (61 to 66 cm) at the shoulder (males).
Belgian Sheepdog
24 to 26 in (61 to 66 cm)
A Belgian Sheepdog stands 24 to 26 in (61 to 66 cm) at the shoulder (males).
Belgian Tervuren
24 to 26 in (61 to 66 cm)
A Belgian Tervuren stands 24 to 26 in (61 to 66 cm) at the shoulder (males).
Bergamasco Sheepdog
23 1/2 in (59.7 cm)
A Bergamasco Sheepdog stands 23 1/2 in (59.7 cm) at the shoulder (males).
Berger Picard
23 1/2 to 25 1/2 in (60 to 65 cm)
A Berger Picard stands 23 1/2 to 25 1/2 in (60 to 65 cm) at the shoulder (males).
Bernese Mountain Dog
2 ft 3.5 in (69.9 cm)
A Bernese Mountain Dog is listed by the American Kennel Club at 27.5 in (69.9 cm), the top of its male range.
Bichon Frisé
10 in (25 cm)
A Bichon Frisé is commonly listed at 10 in (25 cm), the lower end of its range.
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