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I was looking for some yorkie info. and as usual when googled all these links come up. First on the list was "People asked" the following is what I found who



agrees or disagrees.


People asked
At what age is a Yorkie full grown?
Yorkies are considered to be full-grown adults at four years old. They should have reached the average weight of approximately six and a half pounds, or 3.17 kg. Generally, this is considered to be the point at which Yorkies stop growing in height.

Lifespan ( from dogmal.com)HomeDog health
Yorkshire Terrier generally lives an average of 12 to 15 years. So this breed has a longer life expectancy than other breeds. In the United States, domesticated canines generally for about 12.67 years, while they live a year lesser in the UK with 11.08 years. Female Yorkies live – on average – 1.5 years longer than males. While this is not considered an exceptionally long life expectancy
Hypoallergenic: Yes
Life span: 12 to 15 years
Height: Male: 17 cm (Adult)
Origin: England
Temperament:Bold

How Long Do Yorkies Terrier usually Live
There are 2 main reasons why this breed does have a life span that is longer than the national average:
1) The Yorkshire Terrier is a rather healthy breed. The majority of health issues that Yorkies contend with are not fatal.
2) Toy breeds live longer than medium and large breed dogs
What is the life expectancy of a teacup Yorkie?
Teacup” dogs generally have more health problems because of their small size. They are often runts of the litter or the result of taking two poorly bred dogs and breeding them to get smaller dogs. The age range is only 3-7 years, which is much shorter than a healthy, properly bred dog. Instead of getting a teacup Yorkie, just get a normal, well bred Yorkie. Normal Yorkies stay very small anyway, 3-7 lbs, and live 12-17 years. By getting a teacup dog, you are supporting backyard breeders and people who only breed for money. A good breeder should have show quality dogs, a pedigree, and vet certificates.