Irish Hound withers height chart
See the withers height of the Irish Hound by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Irish Hound reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Irish Hound
Depending on its build, a female Irish Hound should measure between 24.1 and 25.3 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Irish Hound measures on average between 40.5 cm for the smallest individuals and 43.4 cm for the largest.
How tall should a female Irish Hound be at 1 year? Between 62.5 and 67.9 cm.
A female Irish Hound finishes growing at 18 months or so, up to 24 months for the largest builds.
Growth of the male Irish Hound
Depending on its build, a male Irish Hound should measure between 25.3 and 27.5 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Irish Hound measures on average between 43.4 cm for the smallest individuals and 47.4 cm for the largest.
How tall should a male Irish Hound be at 1 year? Between 67.9 and 74 cm.
A male Irish Hound finishes growing at 24 months .
How to measure a Irish Hound 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 Irish Hound to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Irish Hound height FAQ
What adult height for a female Irish Hound?
An adult female Irish Hound usually measures between 71 and 79 cm.
What adult height for a male Irish Hound?
An adult male Irish Hound usually measures between 79 and 86 cm.
What is the Irish Hound height curve during growth?
The Irish Hound height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.