Living with a Yorkshire Terrier: What to Expect
The day-to-day reality of sharing your home with this small breed for the next 11-15 yrs - routine, grooming, money and temperament.
โก Daily routine
Budget about an hour of real activity a day. The Yorkshire Terrier handles the occasional lazy day fine, but two decent walks plus some play keep both body and head happy.
โ๏ธ Grooming & shedding
This coat is a commitment: near-daily brushing and professional grooming every 4-8 weeks. Budget both the time and the salon money.
Shedding is minimal - your black clothes are mostly safe.
๐ฐ First-year Yorkshire Terrier budget
Plan on $1,200-$3,000 upfront for the puppy, then roughly $800-$1,500 every year for food, vet care, grooming and supplies. Year one usually adds one-off costs on top: crate, leash, training classes, spay/neuter.
๐ Temperament at home
Around the house, the Yorkshire Terrier is best described as:
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