How tall is a giraffe?

Understanding giraffe’s height

Among the 20 animals listed here, giraffe ranks 1 from tallest to shortest. Their average listed height is 2 ft 2 in (66.2 cm). Equal heights share a rank; this selection includes historical listings.

giraffe leads this group at 18 ft 0.5 in (550 cm). At the other end, Scottish Terrier is 10 in (25 cm).

• Alaskan Malamute: 2 ft 1 in (63.5 cm). giraffe is taller than Alaskan Malamute by 486.5 cm (191.5 in).
• Airedale Terrier: 1 ft 11 in (58 cm). giraffe is taller than Airedale Terrier by 492 cm (193.7 in).
• Labrador Retriever: 1 ft 10 in (56 cm). giraffe is taller than Labrador Retriever by 494 cm (194.5 in).

This is a published species or breed reference, not a prediction for an individual animal. Where a range is supplied, both ends appear with the reading below. Keep shoulder height separate from head height when comparing animals.

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The published reading