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phfgkl · 03-18-2009, 10:33 AM

Mortality
The life span of a healthy Yorkie is 10-15 years.[34] Extremely under-sized Yorkies (3 pounds or less, and often promoted as "Teacups") generally have a shorter life span, as they are especially prone to health problems such as chronic diarrhea and vomiting and are more easily injured.[34] Even the normal small size of a Yorkshire Terrier means that it can have a poor tolerance for anesthesia, and it is more likely to be killed or injured by falls, other dogs, and owner clumsiness
This is just normal life span, can be less can be more.

03-18-2009, 10:33 AM	#4
phfgkl BANNED! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,376	Mortality The life span of a healthy Yorkie is 10-15 years.[34] Extremely under-sized Yorkies (3 pounds or less, and often promoted as "Teacups") generally have a shorter life span, as they are especially prone to health problems such as chronic diarrhea and vomiting and are more easily injured.[34] Even the normal small size of a Yorkshire Terrier means that it can have a poor tolerance for anesthesia, and it is more likely to be killed or injured by falls, other dogs, and owner clumsiness This is just normal life span, can be less can be more.