Flat-Coated Retriever
23 to 24 1/2 in (58 to 62 cm)
A Flat-Coated Retriever stands 23 to 24 1/2 in (58 to 62 cm) at the shoulder (males).
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French Bulldog
1 ft 1 in (33 cm)
A French Bulldog is listed by the American Kennel Club at 13 in (33 cm), the top of its range.
French Spaniel
21 1/2 to 24 in (55 to 61 cm)
A French Spaniel stands 21 1/2 to 24 in (55 to 61 cm) at the shoulder.
Friesian horse
15 to 16 hands (60 to 64 in, 152 to 163 cm)
A Friesian horse stands 15 to 16 hands (60 to 64 in, 152 to 163 cm) at the withers (typical adults).
German Longhaired Pointer
22 to 28 in (56 to 71 cm)
A German Longhaired Pointer stands 22 to 28 in (56 to 71 cm) at the shoulder.
German Pinscher
17 to 20 in (43 to 51 cm)
A German Pinscher stands 17 to 20 in (43 to 51 cm) at the shoulder.
German Shepherd
1 ft 9.5 in (55 cm)
A German Shepherd is commonly listed at 21.5 in (55 cm), the lower end of its female range.
German Shorthaired Pointer
2 ft 1 in (63.5 cm)
A German Shorthaired Pointer is listed by the American Kennel Club at 25 in (63.5 cm), the top of its male range.
German Spitz
43 to 55 cm (1 ft 5 in to 1 ft 9.5 in)
A German Spitz stands 43 to 55 cm (1 ft 5 in to 1 ft 9.5 in) at the shoulder (Keeshond or Wolfsspitz variety).
German Wirehaired Pointer
24 to 26 in (61 to 66 cm)
A German Wirehaired Pointer stands 24 to 26 in (61 to 66 cm) at the shoulder (males).
Giant panda
70 to 80 cm (2 ft 3.5 in to 2 ft 7.5 in)
A giant panda stands 70 to 80 cm (2 ft 3.5 in to 2 ft 7.5 in) at the shoulder.
Giant Schnauzer
25 1/2 to 27 1/2 in (65 to 70 cm)
A Giant Schnauzer stands 25 1/2 to 27 1/2 in (65 to 70 cm) at the shoulder (males).
giraffe
18 ft 0.5 in (550 cm)
A giraffe is listed by the Smithsonian Institution at 18 ft 0.5 in (550 cm).
Glen of Imaal Terrier
12 1/2 to 14 in (32 to 36 cm)
A Glen of Imaal Terrier stands 12 1/2 to 14 in (32 to 36 cm) at the shoulder.
Golden Retriever
2 ft 0 in (61 cm)
A Golden Retriever is listed by the American Kennel Club at 24 in (61 cm), the top of its male range.
Gordon Setter
24 to 27 in (61 to 69 cm)
A Gordon Setter stands 24 to 27 in (61 to 69 cm) at the shoulder (males).
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
15 1/2 to 18 in (39 to 46 cm)
A Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen stands 15 1/2 to 18 in (39 to 46 cm) at the shoulder.
Gray wolf
2 ft 8 in (81 cm)
A gray wolf stands 2 ft 8 in (81 cm) at the shoulder (Yellowstone adult male average).
Great Dane
2 ft 8 in (81.3 cm)
A Great Dane is listed by the American Kennel Club at 32 in (81.3 cm), the top of its male range.
Great egret
up to 3 ft 3.5 in (100 cm)
A great egret stands up to 3 ft 3.5 in (100 cm) from the ground to the head.
Greater flamingo
110 to 150 cm (3 ft 7.5 in to 4 ft 11 in)
A greater flamingo stands 110 to 150 cm (3 ft 7.5 in to 4 ft 11 in) from the ground to the head.
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
25 1/2 to 28 1/2 in (65 to 72 cm)
A Greater Swiss Mountain Dog stands 25 1/2 to 28 1/2 in (65 to 72 cm) at the shoulder (males).
Greyhound
2 ft 6 in (76.2 cm)
A Greyhound is listed by the American Kennel Club at 30 in (76.2 cm), the top of its male range.
Guanaco
90 to 130 cm (2 ft 11.5 in to 4 ft 3 in)
A guanaco stands 90 to 130 cm (2 ft 11.5 in to 4 ft 3 in) at the shoulder.
Hamiltonstovare
19 to 24 in (48 to 61 cm)
A Hamiltonstovare stands 19 to 24 in (48 to 61 cm) at the shoulder.
Hanoverian Scenthound
19 to 21 in (48 to 53 cm)
A Hanoverian Scenthound stands 19 to 21 in (48 to 53 cm) at the shoulder.
Havanese
8 1/2 to 11 1/2 in (22 to 29 cm)
A Havanese stands 8 1/2 to 11 1/2 in (22 to 29 cm) at the shoulder.
Ibizan Hound
23 1/2 to 27 1/2 in (60 to 70 cm)
An Ibizan Hound stands 23 1/2 to 27 1/2 in (60 to 70 cm) at the shoulder (males).
Icelandic Sheepdog
18 in (45.7 cm)
An Icelandic Sheepdog stands 18 in (45.7 cm) at the shoulder (males).
Irish Red and White Setter
24 1/2 to 26 in (62 to 66 cm)
An Irish Red and White Setter stands 24 1/2 to 26 in (62 to 66 cm) at the shoulder (males).
Irish Water Spaniel
22 to 24 in (56 to 61 cm)
An Irish Water Spaniel stands 22 to 24 in (56 to 61 cm) at the shoulder (males).
Irish Wolfhound
2 ft 8 in (81.3 cm)
An Irish Wolfhound is listed by the American Kennel Club at 32 in (81.3 cm), the male minimum.
Italian Greyhound
13 to 15 in (33 to 38 cm)
An Italian Greyhound stands 13 to 15 in (33 to 38 cm) at the shoulder.
Japanese Akitainu
25 to 27 1/2 in (64 to 70 cm)
A Japanese Akitainu stands 25 to 27 1/2 in (64 to 70 cm) at the shoulder (males).
Japanese Chin
8 to 11 in (20 to 28 cm)
A Japanese Chin stands 8 to 11 in (20 to 28 cm) at the shoulder.
Japanese Spitz
12 to 15 in (30 to 38 cm)
A Japanese Spitz stands 12 to 15 in (30 to 38 cm) at the shoulder.
Japanese Terrier
10 to 13 in (25 to 33 cm)
A Japanese Terrier stands 10 to 13 in (25 to 33 cm) at the shoulder.
Kai Ken
47 to 53 cm (1 ft 6.5 in to 1 ft 9 in)
A Kai Ken stands 47 to 53 cm (1 ft 6.5 in to 1 ft 9 in) at the shoulder (males).
Karelian Bear Dog
19 to 23 1/2 in (48 to 60 cm)
A Karelian Bear Dog stands 19 to 23 1/2 in (48 to 60 cm) at the shoulder.
Kerry Blue Terrier
18 to 19 1/2 in (46 to 50 cm)
A Kerry Blue Terrier stands 18 to 19 1/2 in (46 to 50 cm) at the shoulder (males).
King penguin
70 to 100 cm (2 ft 3.5 in to 3 ft 3.5 in)
A king penguin stands 70 to 100 cm (2 ft 3.5 in to 3 ft 3.5 in) from the ground to the head.
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