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Correct way to take shoulder height is a straight line from shoulder tip to the beginning of the heel pad. Over the curves will start at the top of the shoulder and press the tape along the contours of the forelimb then end at the top of the paw. You can usually add between 2-4” between the two.
Measurements of curves vs straight line is similar although possibly in male lions the addition of the mane could add a few more cm’s.