1 ft 9.5 in (55 cm)
A German Shepherd is commonly listed at 1 ft 9.5 in (55 cm).
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Updated 2026-09-19
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A German Shepherd is commonly listed at 1 ft 9.5 in (55 cm).
Updated 2026-09-19
Other reports range from 1 ft 9.5 in (55 cm) to 1 ft 11.5 in (60 cm). Compare the individual readings below before choosing a value.
Understanding German Shepherd’s height
A breed listing describes the source’s category, not every individual animal. Keep sex, measurement point and stated bounds with the chosen value.
Among the 20 animals listed here, German Shepherd ranks 5 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).
- Labrador Retriever: 1 ft 10 in (56 cm). Labrador Retriever is taller than German Shepherd by 1 cm (0.4 in).
- Bull Terrier: 1 ft 9 in (53.3 cm). German Shepherd is taller than Bull Terrier by 1.7 cm (0.7 in).
- Border Collie: 1 ft 9 in (53 cm). German Shepherd is taller than Border Collie by 2 cm (0.8 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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1 ft 11.5 in (60 cm)
A German Shepherd is commonly listed at 1 ft 11.5 in (60 cm).
Higher published listing.
Updated 2026-09-19
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