Information on Yorkie Mix Dogs

Yorkshire terriers, or "Yorkies," possess strong personalities and an energetic nature. Mixed breed dogs that claim a Yorkie as a parent are likely to possess these traits as well.

  1. Identification

    • The temperament of a mixed-breed dog relies heavily on examining its parentage. Identifying how the parents act gives a great deal of insight into how a Yorkie mix will behave.

    Significance

    • Depending on what other breed types your Yorkie is mixed with, he may or may not possess the energy, loyalty and extreme personality that Yorkshire terriers are known for. A Yorkie and collie mix will behave much differently than a Yorkie and spaniel cross.

    Considerations

    • Examine the health problems that are inherent to each breed your dog claims as heritage. Yorkies are subject to a long list of congenital defects including retinal dysplasias and tracheal collapse, which may or may not be present in a mixed breed dog.

    Life Span

    • The life span of a Yorkshire terrier mix falls somewhere in between the average Yorkie life span of 10 to 15 years and that of the other breed it is mixed with.

    Fun Fact

    • Pasha, a Yorkshire terrier, lived in the White House as a member of Richard Nixon's family.