Irish Terrier withers height chart
See the withers height of the Irish Terrier by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Irish Terrier reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Irish Terrier
Depending on its build, a female Irish Terrier should measure between 17.6 and 18.2 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Irish Terrier measures on average between 29 cm for the smallest individuals and 30.2 cm for the largest.
How tall should a female Irish Terrier be at 1 year? Between 40.9 and 43.7 cm.
A female Irish Terrier finishes growing at 12 months or so, up to 14 months for the largest builds.
Growth of the male Irish Terrier
Depending on its build, a male Irish Terrier should measure between 18 and 18.2 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Irish Terrier measures on average between 29.7 cm for the smallest individuals and 30.2 cm for the largest.
How tall should a male Irish Terrier be at 1 year? Between 41.8 and 43.7 cm.
A male Irish Terrier finishes growing at 12 months or so, up to 14 months for the largest builds.
How to measure a Irish 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 Irish Terrier to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Irish Terrier height FAQ
What adult height for a female Irish Terrier?
An adult female Irish Terrier usually measures between 44 and 48 cm.
What adult height for a male Irish Terrier?
An adult male Irish Terrier usually measures between 45 and 48 cm.
What is the Irish Terrier height curve during growth?
The Irish Terrier height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.