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Boston Terrier withers height chart

See the withers height of the Boston Terrier by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Boston Terrier reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.

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Boston Terrier withers height and Boston Terrier height chart
Female adult height:
14.96 - 16.93 in
Male adult height:
15.75 - 17.32 in

Growth of the female Boston Terrier

Depending on its build, a female Boston Terrier should measure between 6 and 6.8 in at 3 months.

At 6 months, a female Boston Terrier measures on average between 9.9 in for the smallest individuals and 11.2 in for the largest.

How tall should a female Boston Terrier be at 1 year? Between 13.9 and 15.7 in.

A female Boston Terrier finishes growing at 12 months .

Growth of the male Boston Terrier

Depending on its build, a male Boston Terrier should measure between 6.3 and 6.9 in at 3 months.

At 6 months, a male Boston Terrier measures on average between 10.4 in for the smallest individuals and 11.4 in for the largest.

How tall should a male Boston Terrier be at 1 year? Between 14.6 and 16.1 in.

A male Boston Terrier finishes growing at 12 months .

How to measure a Boston Terrier at the withers

  1. Stand your dog on level ground with its legs straight.
  2. Locate the withers : it is the highest point of the shoulders, at the base of the neck.
  3. Lay a straight object (a book or a rigid ruler) horizontally at the withers.
  4. Measure vertically from the ground to the underside of that object with a tape measure.
  5. Repeat two or three times and keep the average value to follow growth.
Book / horizontal ruler Withers height Level ground Withers (highest point of the shoulders)

Going further

See also the weight chart of the Boston Terrier to compare how height and weight change during growth.

Boston Terrier height FAQ

What adult height for a female Boston Terrier?

An adult female Boston Terrier usually measures between 14.96 and 16.93 in.

What adult height for a male Boston Terrier?

An adult male Boston Terrier usually measures between 15.75 and 17.32 in.

What is the Boston Terrier height curve during growth?

The Boston Terrier height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.