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Welsh Terrier withers height chart

See the withers height of the Welsh Terrier by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Welsh Terrier reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.

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Welsh Terrier withers height and Welsh Terrier height chart
Female adult height:
35 - 40 cm
Male adult height:
36 - 40 cm

Growth of the female Welsh Terrier

Depending on its build, a female Welsh Terrier should measure between 14.7 and 16 cm at 3 months.

At 6 months, a female Welsh Terrier measures on average between 23.8 cm for the smallest individuals and 26.4 cm for the largest.

How tall should a female Welsh Terrier be at 1 year? Between 32.9 and 37.2 cm.

A female Welsh Terrier finishes growing at 12 months .

Growth of the male Welsh Terrier

Depending on its build, a male Welsh Terrier should measure between 15.1 and 16 cm at 3 months.

At 6 months, a male Welsh Terrier measures on average between 24.5 cm for the smallest individuals and 26.4 cm for the largest.

How tall should a male Welsh Terrier be at 1 year? Between 33.8 and 37.2 cm.

A male Welsh Terrier finishes growing at 12 months .

How to measure a Welsh Terrier at the withers

  1. Stand your dog on level ground with its legs straight.
  2. Locate the withers : it is the highest point of the shoulders, at the base of the neck.
  3. Lay a straight object (a book or a rigid ruler) horizontally at the withers.
  4. Measure vertically from the ground to the underside of that object with a tape measure.
  5. Repeat two or three times and keep the average value to follow growth.
Book / horizontal ruler Withers height Level ground Withers (highest point of the shoulders)

Going further

See also the weight chart of the Welsh Terrier to compare how height and weight change during growth.

Welsh Terrier height FAQ

What adult height for a female Welsh Terrier?

An adult female Welsh Terrier usually measures between 35 and 40 cm.

What adult height for a male Welsh Terrier?

An adult male Welsh Terrier usually measures between 36 and 40 cm.

What is the Welsh Terrier height curve during growth?

The Welsh Terrier height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.