Yorkshire withers height chart
See the withers height of the Yorkshire by age and compare the growth references. If you are wondering what adult height a female or male Yorkshire reaches, this page gives you concrete milestones.
Growth of the female Yorkshire
Depending on its build, a female Yorkshire should measure between 2.7 and 3.5 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a female Yorkshire measures on average between 4.1 in for the smallest individuals and 5.5 in for the largest.
How tall should a female Yorkshire be at 1 year? Between 5.6 and 7.5 in.
A female Yorkshire finishes growing at 10 months .
Growth of the male Yorkshire
Depending on its build, a male Yorkshire should measure between 3.2 and 4.1 in at 3 months.
At 6 months, a male Yorkshire measures on average between 5 in for the smallest individuals and 6.3 in for the largest.
How tall should a male Yorkshire be at 1 year? Between 6.7 and 8.6 in.
A male Yorkshire finishes growing at 10 months .
How to measure a Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire to compare how height and weight change during growth.
Yorkshire height FAQ
What adult height for a female Yorkshire?
An adult female Yorkshire usually measures between 5.91 and 7.87 in.
What adult height for a male Yorkshire?
An adult male Yorkshire usually measures between 7.09 and 9.06 in.
What is the Yorkshire height curve during growth?
The Yorkshire height curve gives milestones at 3, 6 and 12 months, with separate references for females and males.