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 2.7 and 4.1 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Chihuahua measures on average between 4.1 in for the smallest individuals and 6.3 in for the largest.
How tall should a female Chihuahua be at 1 year? Between 5.6 and 8.6 in.
A female Chihuahua finishes growing at 10 months .
Growth of the male Chihuahua
Depending on its build, a male Chihuahua should measure between 3.2 and 4.4 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Chihuahua measures on average between 5 in for the smallest individuals and 6.9 in for the largest.
How tall should a male Chihuahua be at 1 year? Between 6.7 and 9.4 in.
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 5.91 and 9.06 in.
What adult height for a male Chihuahua?
An adult male Chihuahua usually measures between 7.09 and 9.84 in.
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.