23 to 25 cm (9 in to 10 in)
A domestic cat stands 23 to 25 cm (9 in to 10 in) at the shoulder (typical adults).
Source: Wikipedia
The published range runs from 9 in (23 cm) to 10 in (25 cm).
How tall is a domestic cat?
A domestic cat stands 23 to 25 cm (9 in to 10 in) at the shoulder (typical adults).
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What a domestic cat’s height measures
Drawn at the same 9 in: Silky Terrier, Dachshund and Norfolk Terrier. Same drawing, different listings: a domestic cat’s and a Norfolk Terrier’s figures are each the lower end of its range, a Silky Terrier’s the lower end of its male range, a Dachshund’s the top of its range.
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. Shoulder height and head height are kept apart when comparing animals.
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