Yorkshire Terrier

The Yorkshire Terrier is a toy group dog, and this page is a practical Yorkshire Terrier breed guide for owners who want facts before they commit. Use it to compare size, temperament, and daily care rather than as a substitute for a vet or a responsible breeder.

Yorkshire Terrier size and appearance

Adult males typically stand 23 cm and weigh 3 kg. Adult females typically stand 23 cm and weigh 3 kg. The coat is usually described as long long. Common colours include blue and tan, black and tan (puppy coat). The Yorkshire Terrier is not listed here as a hypoallergenic breed, so dander and coat care still matter if anyone in the house has allergies.

Measure a real adult from the same lines when you can. Breed averages hide the difference between a light companion and a heavier working-bred dog.

Yorkshire Terrier dog temperament and training

Typical temperament notes for the Yorkshire Terrier include Affectionate, Sprightly, Tomboyish, Confident, Independent, Feisty. Training works best when it is short, consistent, and started early, especially if the household includes children or other pets.

On this Yorkshire Terrier listing, energy is moderate (3/5); trainability is moderate (3/5); grooming is very high (5/5); shedding is very low (1/5); barking is high (4/5); drooling is very low (1/5); good with children is moderate (3/5); good with other dogs is moderate (3/5); good with strangers is moderate (3/5); apartment living is very high (5/5).

A Yorkshire Terrier dog that is bored will invent its own job. That is why daily structure matters as much as raw energy scores.

Exercise, grooming, and home life

Plan around 30 minutes of movement a day for a typical adult, then adjust for age and health. Grooming is a regular job on this breed, not a rare tidy-up. Apartment living can work if the exercise plan is honest.

If you are watching weight, use our pet ideal weight calculator. If a dog eats chocolate, skip the guesswork and open the dog chocolate toxicity calculator while you call a vet.

Is the Yorkshire Terrier the right dog for you?

The breed is associated with England, Yorkshire (19th century). A typical lifespan is 15 years, which is a long care commitment. You may also see the Yorkshire Terrier listed as Yorkie. Recognition listed here: AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC. Read a wider background on Wikipedia’s Yorkshire Terrier page, then verify health testing with the breeder or rescue.

Compare this Yorkshire Terrier with other dogs in the same group: Affenpinscher, Biewer Terrier, Brussels Griffon.

Yorkshire Terrier FAQs

How long does a Yorkshire Terrier live?

This Yorkshire Terrier profile lists a typical lifespan of 15 years. Diet, weight, and inherited disease can move that number up or down.

How much exercise does a Yorkshire Terrier dog need?

A reasonable adult target on this listing is about 30 minutes a day, split into walks and play, then scaled for puppies and seniors.

Is the Yorkshire Terrier a good family or apartment dog?

It sits in the Toy Group. Family fit depends on the individual dog, training, and how you manage visitors. Apartment fit depends on exercise and barking more than floor space alone.