How Big Do Terrier Breeds Get

Breed standards dictate that cairn terriers should be 13 14 pounds reach a height of 9 10 inches and measure 15 inches from the chest to rump.

How big do terrier breeds get. Terriers range from the diminutive yorkshire terrier to the relatively massive black russian terrier which can stand up to 30 inches tall at the shoulders. Below is a list of some of the ten largest terrier breeds around in order from smallest to largest according to weight. Terrier mixes have an incredible range of sizes depending on the terrier breed and with which other breed it is mixed. The different breeds and individuals within the breeds vary widely however and some are far softer and more tolerant.

Full height is usually reached by 10 12 months but filling out may continue for several more months. Terrier breeds generally love their own family but can take or leave other people and some do not have much tolerance for children and the associated noise and running around. The exact size of a terrier mix depends on its parents nutrition and genetics.