Six feet is right.

"Ohmygoodnessyou'reso Cute!"

Was Cleo being sad a moment ago? No. Just exclaiming at the adorable little fox-dragon.
"Here, close your eyes, and stand still-" She reaches out to move him into a reasonable posture. "-then open one pair, the front, like you're just barely opening your eyes, and just pick up one paw at a time till you get the hang of it."