Scottish Terrier withers height chart
See the withers height of the Scottish Terrier by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Scottish Terrier reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Scottish Terrier
Depending on its build, a female Scottish Terrier should measure between 11.2 and 11.8 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Scottish Terrier measures on average between 17.5 cm for the smallest individuals and 19 cm for the largest.
How tall should a female Scottish Terrier be at 1 year? Between 23.8 and 26.3 cm.
A female Scottish Terrier finishes growing at 10 months or so, up to 12 months for the largest builds.
Growth of the male Scottish Terrier
Depending on its build, a male Scottish Terrier should measure between 11.2 and 11.8 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Scottish Terrier measures on average between 17.5 cm for the smallest individuals and 19 cm for the largest.
How tall should a male Scottish Terrier be at 1 year? Between 23.8 and 26.3 cm.
A male Scottish Terrier finishes growing at 10 months or so, up to 12 months for the largest builds.
How to measure a Scottish 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 Scottish Terrier to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Scottish Terrier height FAQ
What adult height for a female Scottish Terrier?
An adult female Scottish Terrier usually measures between 25 and 28 cm.
What adult height for a male Scottish Terrier?
An adult male Scottish Terrier usually measures between 25 and 28 cm.
What is the Scottish Terrier height curve during growth?
The Scottish Terrier height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.