Border Terrier withers height chart
See the withers height of the Border Terrier by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Border Terrier reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Border Terrier
Depending on its build, a female Border Terrier should measure between 11.2 and 12.6 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Border Terrier measures on average between 17.5 cm for the smallest individuals and 20.4 cm for the largest.
How tall should a female Border Terrier be at 1 year? Between 23.8 and 28.2 cm.
A female Border Terrier finishes growing at 10 months or so, up to 12 months for the largest builds.
Growth of the male Border Terrier
Depending on its build, a male Border Terrier should measure between 12.1 and 13 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Border Terrier measures on average between 18.9 cm for the smallest individuals and 21.1 cm for the largest.
How tall should a male Border Terrier be at 1 year? Between 25.7 and 29.1 cm.
A male Border Terrier finishes growing at 10 months or so, up to 12 months for the largest builds.
How to measure a Border Terrier 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 Border Terrier to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Border Terrier height FAQ
What adult height for a female Border Terrier?
An adult female Border Terrier usually measures between 25 and 30 cm.
What adult height for a male Border Terrier?
An adult male Border Terrier usually measures between 27 and 31 cm.
What is the Border Terrier height curve during growth?
The Border Terrier height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.