Yorkshire Terrier Wiki – Weight, Size, Temperament and Training

The Yorkshire Terrier is a beloved dog breed known for its affectionate, energetic, brave temperament and long, silky coat. Classified as a toy breed, the Yorkshire Terrier is a small dog with an average weight of 4-7 pounds and a height of 8-9 inches.

This breed typically has a 11-15 year life span and requires low amount of exercise per day. As for grooming needs, the Yorkshire Terrier has high grooming requirements.

In this guide, we’ll take a closer look at the Yorkshire Terrier’s personality traits, exercise and grooming needs, as well as common health issues associated with the breed.

Yorkshire Terrier Breed Information

Breed Group: toy

Average Weight (lbs): 4-7

Average Height (in): 8-9

Life Expectancy (years): 11-15

Daily Sleep: 12-14 hours

Size: small

Yorkshire Terrier Appearance

Coat Type: long, silky

Coat Colors: blue and tan, black and tan, blue and gold, black and gold

Size: small

Yorkshire Terrier Temperament and Personality

Temperament: affectionate, energetic, brave

Trainability: can be stubborn, requires consistency in training

Exercise Needs: low

Grooming Needs: high

Yorkshire Terrier Health

Common Health Issues: patellar luxation, hypoglycemia, portosystemic shunt

To learn more about this breed, visit our Dog Breeds category.