At the Withers on a Dog?

The withers on a dog is the highest point of its shoulder blades. It is located behind the base of the dog's neck. Feel around this area on your dog and locate the top bony point of the shoulder. ... You may even be able to identify the withers just by looking at the dog's body.

How do you measure a dog at the withers?

Measure from the point of the withers (indentation between shoulder blades) where neck and shoulders meet, down one side of the neck, to the point of the breastbone, taking the shortest possible route from point to point. The tape should pass just in front of the shoulder on its way to the point of the breast bone.

What are withers on a horse?

1 : the ridge between the shoulder bones of a horse — see horse illustration.