Bichon Yorkie withers height chart
See the withers height of the Bichon Yorkie by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Bichon Yorkie reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Bichon Yorkie
Depending on its build, a female Bichon Yorkie should measure between 8.1 and 11.2 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Bichon Yorkie measures on average between 12.6 cm for the smallest individuals and 17.5 cm for the largest.
How tall should a female Bichon Yorkie be at 1 year? Between 17.1 and 23.8 cm.
A female Bichon Yorkie finishes growing at 10 months .
Growth of the male Bichon Yorkie
Depending on its build, a male Bichon Yorkie should measure between 9 and 12.1 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Bichon Yorkie measures on average between 14 cm for the smallest individuals and 18.9 cm for the largest.
How tall should a male Bichon Yorkie be at 1 year? Between 19 and 25.7 cm.
A male Bichon Yorkie finishes growing at 10 months .
How to measure a Bichon Yorkie at the withers
- Stand your dog on level ground with its legs straight.
- Locate the withers : it is the highest point of the shoulders, at the base of the neck.
- Lay a straight object (a book or a rigid ruler) horizontally at the withers.
- Measure vertically from the ground to the underside of that object with a tape measure.
- Repeat two or three times and keep the average value to follow growth.
Going further
See also the weight chart of the Bichon Yorkie to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Bichon Yorkie height FAQ
What adult height for a female Bichon Yorkie?
An adult female Bichon Yorkie usually measures between 18 and 25 cm.
What adult height for a male Bichon Yorkie?
An adult male Bichon Yorkie usually measures between 20 and 27 cm.
What is the Bichon Yorkie height curve during growth?
The Bichon Yorkie height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.