Yorkie-ton Breed Information & Characteristics

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Yorkie-tons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Trainable
Vocal

Yorkie-ton dogs are low shedders. The coat sheds an average amount and doesn't require much care.

The Yorkie-ton dogs are average watchdogs. If they sense something different, this breed will alert their owner.

Coton de Tulear, Yorkshire Terrier

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®
DBR = Designer Breed Registry

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Brown

Black

White
Gray
Red
Black
Blue
Silver
Fawn

The coat of a Yorkie-ton is longer than that of the typical dog.

Straight

A Yorkie-ton can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Yorkie-tons are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Yorkie-ton breed is commonly healthy with low vet costs, regular check-ups may not be as necessary but it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Portacaval Shunt
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Allergies

Knee
Liver Ultrasound
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Endoscopy

Yorkie-tons are known for their high energy levels, so if you're looking for a more low-key dog, this breed may not be the best choice.

Yorkie-ton have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Yorkie-ton dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

Yorkie-tons dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Yorkie-ton dogs tends to bark less frequently than most other dogs. They tend to be quieter and less vocal than other breeds. They may only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner of something or to communicate something. They do not bark excessively, and may not bark as much as other dogs in certain situations, such as when they are left alone.

Yorkie-tons are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Yorkie-ton dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Yorkie-ton, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Yorkie-tons usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

This breed is known for having high grooming needs.

Ideally, Yorkie-ton should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 5-13 pound (2 - 6 kg) Yorkie-ton feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Yorkie-ton is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Yorkie-ton is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Yorkie-tons has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The Yorkie-ton is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

This dog breed is particularly attuned to its environment and the emotions of those around it. It can be easily overwhelmed by loud noises, new environments, and unfamiliar people or animals. This dog is best suited for individuals or families who are patient, gentle, and understanding of its sensitive nature. It may also benefit from a calm and stable home environment, with a consistent routine and plenty of positive reinforcement training.

Yorkie-tons are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Yorkie-tons are average friendly dogs towards children.

Yorkie-tons are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

Yorkie-tons are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Yorkie-tons are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

The Yorkie-ton is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Yorkie-ton is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Yorkie-ton dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.