Yorkshire Terriers have a long lifespan and are generally healthy dogs but there are a few health conditions that this breed is susceptible to including:

Reverse Sneezing – This is not a malicious condition, but it is associated with the Yorkshire Terrier breed. It occurs when the air shoots up the nose backwards in a reverse sneezing motion. It presents itself as a snorting sound.

Eye Conditions – Yorkshire Terriers are susceptible to Progressive Retinal Atrophy. This condition causes the cells in the eye to degenerate and as a result eyesight is affected over time.

Collapsed Trachea – This happens when the cartilage weakens and collapses causing the windpipe to become blocked.

Yorkshire Terriers shed very little as they don’t have an undercoat, but the hair they do have requires regular care to keep it in tip-top condition. You have two options as a Yorkshire Terrier owner: you can keep the coat long, (some Yorkies have a floor length coat) or you can trim it short. If you choose to keep it long, daily brushing is required. If you have your pet clipped regularly, weekly brushing will suffice.

Yorkshire Terriers are small dogs that fall into the toy category and so they don’t need a huge amount of exercise or a huge amount of space to stay active. However, they were bred as hunting dogs so they are active and agile at heart. So, if you don’t have a huge garden or live in an apartment, a Yorkshire Terrier is a great match for you. This breed likes the outdoors but are sensitive to low temperatures and prone to chills so a coat is essential to protect them from the elements and freezing temperatures should be avoided. The great news is that if you can’t take them out in cold weather, they are small enough to be exercised inside.

Given the right care and attention, a Yorkshire Terrier can live on average from around 11 to 15 years.

There are a lot of factors that affect the price of a Yorkshire Terrier. If you get yours from a rescue home or shelter, there won’t be a cost associated with bringing this breed into your family. Prices will vary from breeder to breeder, (always purchase a pet from a registered AKC Breeder) and if you want a Yorkshire Terrier that has championship bloodlines, (many people purchase this breed to compete in dog shows) then you can expect to pay up to £8000. 

One of the smallest dog breeds in the world, this dog is still tiny when it reaches adulthood and is around 7 or 8 inches when fully grown.

Yorkshire Terriers are feisty dogs, but they aren’t invincible. Having pet insurance can help to protect you against those unexpected vet bills. You can find out more about your cover options benefits with Asda Money Dog Insurance here.