Chihuahua withers height chart
See the withers height of the Chihuahua by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Chihuahua reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Chihuahua
Depending on its build, a female Chihuahua should measure between 6.8 and 10.3 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Chihuahua measures on average between 10.5 cm for the smallest individuals and 16.1 cm for the largest.
How tall should a female Chihuahua be at 1 year? Between 14.2 and 21.9 cm.
A female Chihuahua finishes growing at 10 months .
Growth of the male Chihuahua
Depending on its build, a male Chihuahua should measure between 8.1 and 11.2 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Chihuahua measures on average between 12.6 cm for the smallest individuals and 17.5 cm for the largest.
How tall should a male Chihuahua be at 1 year? Between 17.1 and 23.8 cm.
A male Chihuahua finishes growing at 10 months .
How to measure a Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Chihuahua height FAQ
What adult height for a female Chihuahua?
An adult female Chihuahua usually measures between 15 and 23 cm.
What adult height for a male Chihuahua?
An adult male Chihuahua usually measures between 18 and 25 cm.
What is the Chihuahua height curve during growth?
The Chihuahua height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.