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