Westies withers height chart
See the withers height of the Westies by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Westies reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Westies
Depending on its build, a female Westies should measure between 4.4 and 4.6 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Westies measures on average between 6.9 in for the smallest individuals and 7.5 in for the largest.
How tall should a female Westies be at 1 year? Between 9.4 and 10.4 in.
A female Westies finishes growing at 10 months or so, up to 12 months for the largest builds.
Growth of the male Westies
Depending on its build, a male Westies should measure between 4.8 and 5 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Westies measures on average between 7.4 in for the smallest individuals and 8 in for the largest.
How tall should a male Westies be at 1 year? Between 10.1 and 11.1 in.
A male Westies finishes growing at 10 months or so, up to 12 months for the largest builds.
How to measure a Westies 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 Westies to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Westies height FAQ
What adult height for a female Westies?
An adult female Westies usually measures between 9.84 and 11.02 in.
What adult height for a male Westies?
An adult male Westies usually measures between 10.63 and 11.81 in.
What is the Westies height curve during growth?
The Westies height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.