Skye terrier withers height chart
See the withers height of the Skye terrier by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Skye terrier reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Skye terrier
Depending on its build, a female Skye terrier should measure between 9 and 11.2 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Skye terrier measures on average between 14 cm for the smallest individuals and 17.5 cm for the largest.
How tall should a female Skye terrier be at 1 year? Between 19 and 23.8 cm.
A female Skye terrier finishes growing at 10 months .
Growth of the male Skye terrier
Depending on its build, a male Skye terrier should measure between 10.3 and 11.6 cm at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Skye terrier measures on average between 16.1 cm for the smallest individuals and 18.2 cm for the largest.
How tall should a male Skye terrier be at 1 year? Between 21.9 and 24.8 cm.
A male Skye terrier finishes growing at 10 months .
How to measure a Skye 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 Skye terrier to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Skye terrier height FAQ
What adult height for a female Skye terrier?
An adult female Skye terrier usually measures between 20 and 25 cm.
What adult height for a male Skye terrier?
An adult male Skye terrier usually measures between 23 and 26 cm.
What is the Skye terrier height curve during growth?
The Skye terrier height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.