Yorkshire Terrier
Toy group · Toy size · From England
A feisty, brave, tomboyish toy terrier with a glamorous floor-length silk coat.
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Lifespan
11–15 years
Weight (M)
7 lbs
Height (M)
7–8"
Coat
long
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Trait ratings
Energy
High
Trainability
High
Intelligence
High
Exercise needs
Moderate
Shedding
Lower = less hair
Very Low
Grooming effort
Very High
Drooling
Very Low
Barking
Very High
Good with kids
Moderate
Good with dogs
Moderate
Good with strangers
Moderate
Protectiveness
Moderate
Adaptability
Apartment / new environments
Very High
Common health issues
- • Patellar luxation
- • Tracheal collapse
- • Liver shunt
- • Dental disease
Health varies between individual dogs. Always ask breeders for OFA / health-test paperwork.
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