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Withers are the ridge between the shoulder blades of an animal, typically a quadruped. In many species, this ridge is the tallest point of the body. In horses and dogs, it is the standard place to measure the animal's height. In contrast, cattle are often measured to the top of the hips.
The Weimaraner is of medium to large size: dogs stand some 59 to 70 cm at the withers, bitches about 57 to 65 cm; weights are in the range 30–40 kg for dogs, 25–35 kg for bitches. [1] [10] The coat may be either short or long; a double coat of intermediate length is sometimes seen. [1]
The Dobermann is a medium-large dog of pinscher type. [10] Dogs stand some 68–72 cm (27–28 in) at the withers, with a weight usually in the range 40–50 kg (88–110 lb); bitches are considerably smaller, with height and weight ranges of 63–68 cm (25–27 in) and 32–35 kg (71–77 lb) respectively.
The withers is a part of the back of a horse, dog or other quadruped. Withers or Wither may also refer to People. Withers (surname), several notable people;
When the dog has a tail, it has long fur (feathering), is low set, and normally hangs down. [2] The Old English Sheepdog stands lower at the shoulder than at the loin, [3] and walks with a "bear-like roll from the rear". [4] Height at the withers is at least 61 cm (24 in), with females slightly smaller than males. [4]
The Kooikerhondje is a small, spaniel-like sporting dog. Originally bred in the Netherlands as a duck hunting dog, it has a white plumed tail for the purpose of attracting ducks. [1] The preferred height at the withers is 40 centimetres (16 in) for males and 38 centimetres (15 in) for females. [2]
The world lost one of Hollywood's most iconic dogs this week. Moonie, the chihuahua who played Elle Woods' dog Bruiser in both "Legally Blonde" films, died at the age of 18 on Thursday.
The Havanese is a toy dog with a silky coat. The height of the Havanese ranges from 8 + 1 ⁄ 2 to 11 + 1 ⁄ 2 in (22 to 29 cm) at the withers with 9 to 10 + 1 ⁄ 2 in (23 to 27 cm) being the ideal height.