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 9.5 and 10 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Irish Hound measures on average between 15.9 in for the smallest individuals and 17.1 in for the largest.
How tall should a female Irish Hound be at 1 year? Between 24.6 and 26.7 in.
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 10 and 10.8 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Irish Hound measures on average between 17.1 in for the smallest individuals and 18.7 in for the largest.
How tall should a male Irish Hound be at 1 year? Between 26.7 and 29.1 in.
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 27.95 and 31.1 in.
What adult height for a male Irish Hound?
An adult male Irish Hound usually measures between 31.1 and 33.86 in.
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.