Toy terrier size table by age

The baby toy terrier divides people into two camps. The former are delighted with the miniature creatures and their doe eyes. They are happy to have puppies and are interested in what age toy terriers grow to, in order to supply the dog’s body with all the substances necessary for development at this time. In the second camp they are surprised how this little animal can even be considered a dog. It’s not for nothing that an adult specimen of this particular breed was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the smallest representative of barking four-legged animals.

How old do toy terriers grow?

Description of the breed

The Toy Terrier is an ornamental dog that prefers to live in comfortable conditions, sometimes even without regular walks: they cannot be kept on the street. Although Toy Terriers themselves imagine themselves to be large guard dogs, in reality they are fragile and defenseless. It is not for nothing that the name of the breed is translated from English as “toy”.

The name of the breed is translated from English as “toy”

Body shape, appearance

This is a relatively young breed that was bred in Russia. She was not known for a long time, but in the 21st century there was some kind of explosion of popularity. Everyone started buying Toy Terriers - from breeders to housewives.

The breed standard describes the Toy Terrier as follows:

the body is square, with a fragile skeletal system, angular muscles;
not pronounced rounded knees;
head in the shape of an inverted triangle, rounded skull, large protruding forehead;
dark eyes slightly bulging;
pointed muzzle, sharp large ears, set high;
the tail is long, docked from the second vertebra.

The baby is very nimble and is popular in families with children, as he agrees with them in his desire to play. The average height of a dog at the withers is 20-25 cm. Excellent for breeding in an apartment or private house. Toy terriers live for about 12-15 years, but life expectancy still depends on the care, care and attitude of the owner.

The Toy Terrier feels great in a person's home

Important! You should not adjust your pet to these standards if it will not participate in dog shows or shows.

Wool

Based on coat type, Toy Terriers are divided into two groups:

Smooth-haired. They resemble a small deer due to their smooth shiny fur and protruding, almost doe-like eyes. The short coat lies close to the body.
Long-haired. The body is covered with hair up to 5 cm long, which can be smooth or slightly wavy. There is an elegant fringe on the ears, and the fur on the paws completely covers the claws. A special article dedicated to this type of dog has been published on our portal

These varieties do not differ in height and weight. Active babies do not have a strong odor, and their fur does not cause allergies.

Smooth-haired toy terriers

Longhaired Toy Terriers

Color

Some breeders are baffled by the coloring of the toy terrier. Dark coat colors are common, but in reality the Toy can be any color. The following shades are available:

black and tan;
brown;
red of various tones;
gray-blue (the most fashionable shade);
lilac, isabella color (experimental shades).

Sometimes puppies of unusual colors are born from crossbreeding. For example, there is a known case when a female fawn toy terrier gave birth to a lilac baby from a long-haired red male. Breeders are increasingly trying to breed dogs of rare and fashionable colors. Although the result is excellent, veterinarians do not advise engaging in such experiments. Such puppies may not live up to 5 years.

Toy terrier puppy of rare isabella color

Character and intelligence

Toy terriers are active, agile and hardy. They are very loyal, becoming attached to only one person, whom they consider the owner. They treat other family members calmly. The puppy is sociable and playful, loves to spend time with children.

Character Traits:

friendly. He is friends with all family members, guests, and other dogs. Feels great around pets of other breeds, but sometimes can rush even at a large dog if it senses a danger to the owner;
trainable. Terriers have a very high level of intelligence and can easily remember commands. Even in stressful situations, they are able to soberly assess the situation and make correct decisions;

Interested toy terrier

babies have an amazing memory: they can remember the owner, even if they haven’t seen him for 5 years;
cunning. As your pet gets older, its cunning becomes more and more evident. The main goal for a toy terrier is to search for the owner’s weak points, so that he can then easily manipulate him;
loves to travel. He is ready to go with his owner anywhere - to the store, on a hike, for a walk in the park. Fortunately, the small size of the dog will not burden the owner on the road;

The Toy Terrier is always ready to travel with its owner

cannot stand loneliness. The Toy Terrier cannot be left unattended: it becomes nervous, angry, and attacks people. Those who cannot spend enough time with their toy because of work should not get this breed or should consider buying two dogs at once so that they do not get bored.

Despite the miniature and sociability, in general the character of the toy terrier is very serious. Inside the family, the dog will behave peacefully towards all family members, but outside it it will protect the owner from any encroachment.

Important! Some owners are confused by the fact that the pet periodically begins to shake while sitting in their arms. This is due to an excess of emotions and energy due to a pronounced temperament. To channel this energy in the right direction, Toy Terriers need to be trained.

Video - Teaching a toy terrier commands

Useful video

From the video you will learn everything about the Toy Terrier dog breed:

Brief characteristics of the toy terrier

Dimensions of the toy terrier : from 25 to 30 cm.
Weight: 1-3 kg.
Color : black with red markings.
Coat : short, thick and dense.
Life expectancy of a dog : 12-15 years.
Advantages of the breed : very active and agile dogs that perform well both as companion dogs and as indispensable assistants when hunting small game.
Difficulties of the breed : they do not tolerate loneliness well, they are difficult to train.
Average price of a toy terrier : $750. Depending on the pedigree and other characteristics, it can be from $500 to $1000.

History of the origin of the breed

The Toy Terrier was developed at the end of the 19th century in England. The immediate ancestors of the breed are black and tan terriers . Until 1920, dog breeders developed a new breed. Further development continued in the USA and Canada, where, like England, miniature toy terriers were used as auxiliary hunting and city dogs.

Purpose of the breed

Toy may be a “bell”, but in essence it is a typical decorative dog : it feels great in an apartment and does not require long walks. Ideal for the role of a pet.

Character of the Toy Terrier breed

Toy Terriers often make loyal companions and the main source of positivity in the family: they are very playful and sociable, get along well with friendly animals and always seem to be having fun. Toys' lack of conflict allows them to get along with almost everyone, even small children. This is a very smart dog .

It is important to remember that toy terriers are completely unaware of their own size. Adult males tend to get close to larger dogs , causing aggression in them. It often happens that a toy terrier suffers greatly in such an unequal battle. The desire to “get into a fight” is justified by the increased courage of toy terriers - they will zealously defend themselves and their owner , without paying attention to the weight advantage on the part of the enemy.

The Toy Terrier is a dog ideal for living both in the city and outside the city. They feel comfortable in limited space, are unpretentious in care and are extremely neat. You can easily train your toy to use the litter box, and you can take him with you during your vacation.

Video review of the toy terrier

In the video you will see what a toy terrier looks like, and also learn some interesting facts about the breed, its care and its character.

How to choose a puppy

a toy terrier puppy from a nursery or from a breeder than from a pet store or poultry market. First of all, you must make sure that the animal has a brand and a passport with a mark of examination by a veterinarian. In this case, you can be sure that he is already 45 days old. If the puppy is more than two months old, then the passport must also contain a vaccination note.

Standard dimensions for a puppy and an adult dog

Compared to other dog breeds, Toy Terriers are very small. They are almost the same size as Chihuahuas - “pocket dogs”. The average parameters of adults and puppies are presented below.

Table. Parameters of adult dogs and puppies

Males	Bitches	Puppies, 1 month from birth
Height, cm	up to 28	20 – 25	10 – 12
Weight, kg	1,3 – 2,5	2,0 – 3,0	0,2 – 0,4

An adult dog weighs on average about 3 kg, which is even less than the weight of a regular cat. Individuals below 18 cm are rare and most often cannot have offspring.

Important! For breeding, it is worth buying dogs with minimal weight. When buying a pet, it is worth remembering that the character of a toy terrier deteriorates over time. Therefore, it is worth choosing puppies and raising them yourself.

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Puppy Development Stages

It is important for any owner to understand the pace and stages of development of the baby from birth. This will help you correctly create a diet that takes into account all the nutrients required by a growing body.

The main stages of development of a toy terrier:

embryonic: the “baby” is in the mother’s womb;
suckling - from birth to 1-1.5 months;
puppy - from 1.5 months. up to 6 months;
young animals - from 6 months. up to a year;
young dog - from one year to 2.5 years.

The foundations for future development are laid in the embryonic state of the baby. It is during this period that the most accelerated growth is observed: a puppy can grow hundreds of times in a couple of months. So, on the 40th day of pregnancy, an embryo can weigh several grams, and be born with a weight of 100-150 grams.

Puppy embryo

Toy Terrier puppy weight

So, the baby was born from a pet or purchased from a breeder. Now the owner has a huge responsibility for the life and proper development of the little toy, because he must grow up healthy, strong and cheerful.

Toy terrier puppy playing with his favorite toy

The first rule of a toy terrier owner: you need to measure a new family member every month to monitor his weight. Experts have developed a table specifically for toy terriers that shows what weight should be at a certain stage of life.

Important! At the birth of a puppy, veterinarians can approximately calculate, based on the parents’ data, the weight that the baby can reach. However, this is only approximate information and should not be relied upon blindly.

Why do you need a weight table?

The weight chart allows you to monitor changes in the weight of a growing dog. For example, if during the next measurements serious deviations from the norm were discovered, you need to contact a veterinarian and review the diet. The table contains data that indicates:

puppy dwarfism;
small but acceptable weight;
averages;
large mass of puppy.

The table will be useful for determining the average weight of your pet. There is no need to take it as an axiom, forcing the growing body of the toy to starve or force-feed if its weight differs from the standard by 100-200 g.

Young toy terrier

Important! The table shows approximate values only and may be slightly distorted. Due to the individual characteristics of each pet, a deviation of 400-500 g is acceptable. However, if at the age of two months the puppy already weighs 2.5-3 kg, it is worth taking some measures. With such weight fluctuations, you need to immediately contact a veterinarian, as they may signal the development of diseases.

Toy Terrier weight table (by month)

Table of toy terrier weight by month

Decoding tabular data

According to the table, by the 30th day of life a newborn should weigh from 200 to 650 grams. But it may be a little larger, since some individuals gain weight well in the first month after birth.

The puppy's further development should look like this:

2 month. By this age, babies can grow to a maximum of 1050 g, but they should not weigh less than 320 g;
3 months. If previous measurements showed the upper limit of weight, the pet gains another 500 g by the 3rd month, and if the lower limit - 140 g. On average, the weight should not be heavier than 1550 and lighter than 460 g;
4 months. Terriers weighing 600 g are considered sufficiently well-fed and healthy, and large individuals can reach a weight of 1.9 kg;
5 months. By this age, the Toy Terrier’s weight is approaching its maximum value. Babies weigh from 700 g to 2.2 kg. Despite this, development will continue for about another year;
6 months. Most toy terriers already look like adult dogs by six months. They weigh the same - from 800 g to 2.5 kg.

Don't panic if your pet's weight differs slightly from the data in the table. Thus, some individuals do not grow until 1.5 years, like the majority of dogs, but complete their growth at 5-6 months. Accordingly, the pet’s weight will not change noticeably.

Toy Terrier puppies

Adult “girls” will be slightly larger than “boys”: on average, the weight differs by 400-500 g. This is necessary so that the female can bear offspring in the future. At the same time, the birth of toy terriers is full of surprises: a large female weighing 3 kg can give birth to very small puppies, and a miniature dog can give birth to real giants among toy terriers.

Important! It is necessary to evaluate not only the weight, but also the behavior of the dog. A chubby, but alert and energetic puppy will be healthier than a lethargic dog whose weight is according to the chart.

How old can Toy Terriers grow?

In general, small breed dogs develop rapidly. Some individuals are able to fully develop in the first few months of life, and then only support and polish the grown body. Such rapid development can end in 5 months, or it can last up to 9 months. Six months is the age when all major development should already be completed.

At six months the puppy:

the tubular bones responsible for the proportions of the body are finally formed;
baby teeth fall out and molars appear;
Growth is slowing down, but weight gain is still ongoing.

If he is large, his body will continue to form after a year, but much more slowly.

Important! The puppy's mental abilities develop throughout the entire period of the pet's growth. Therefore, if it seems to you that a dog at 3 months is not particularly smart, wait. The dog will show what his brain is capable of.

Toy Terrier loves to be in the arms of the owner

Puppy growth by months

Height, as well as weight, depends on the individual characteristics of the pet. According to the standard, the height of a toy terrier should be:

6-10 cm at one month of age;
10-14 cm when reaching two months;
14-20 cm at the age of three months;
18-24 cm at 4 months.

Reference. Pets are usually put up for sale at three months. Unreliable sellers often put these babies up for sale under the guise of mini-toy terriers, since the mini version is more expensive than the standard one. Remember: Mini Toy Terriers have different standards, but making sure the breeder is honest will be difficult.

How long do mini toy terriers grow?

Mini Toy Terriers are a variation of the standard breed. These are real “pocket” dogs, fragile and miniature. Due to their special body structure, their development is slightly different from that of ordinary toys. But for mini-toy terriers there is no separate standard for appearance and weight; it is assessed according to the standard of a regular terrier. Therefore, it is necessary to study their characteristics based on the experience of breeders.

Mini Toy Terrier even fits in a tea cup

Miniature toy terriers grow up to 4-5 months, while the level of development is the same as that of the standard breed. These babies can grow to a maximum of 23 cm and weigh up to 1.8 kg. If, after reaching this indicator, the puppy continues to grow, it means that the breeder decided to make extra money when selling and passed off the standard terrier as a mini-breed. In appearance, these two varieties differ only in growth, but the final result can only be determined after six months.

Important! Mini Toy Terriers are even more fragile than standard ones. They are small enough to fit into a cup. If an ordinary terrier can break a paw by jumping off the sofa, then a mini's fragile limb can be damaged even if it runs very actively on the floor.

Table of toy terrier weight and height by month

Its weight gives you a better idea of the dog. For example, compare two dogs by height: a Russian toy is 22 cm tall (this toy weighs about 1.7 kg) and a Chihuahua of the same height is 22 cm (but the Chihuahua is heavier in build, with this height it weighs about 2.5 kg). That is, with equal height, such dogs will be different in weight. Question to ask: who looks smaller?