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.

Unfortunately, the Border Collie Bernard is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Trainable
Vocal

Independent
Happy
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Tenacious
Quiet

Yorkie-tons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Border Collie Bernards are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Coton de Tulear, Yorkshire Terrier

Saint Bernard, Border Collie

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

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Brown

Blue
Brown

Black

Black

White
Gray
Red
Black
Blue
Silver
Fawn

White
Brown

Yorkie-tons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Border Collie Bernards have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

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.

A Border Collie Bernard can have a litter of 6-8 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.

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

Entropion
Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)

Patellar Luxation
Allergies

None

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

Physical Examination
Serum Chemistry
Complete Blood Count
Optical Examination
Angiocardiogram
Echocardiogram

Yorkie-tons sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Border Collie Bernards have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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.

Border Collie Bernards are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Border Collie Bernard, it's at least 10 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.

In general most Border Collie Bernards usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Yorkie-tons have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Border Collie Bernard requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
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.

For an average 45-120 pound (20 - 54 kg) Border Collie Bernard feed 3 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 cost of a Border Collie Bernard is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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.

The average per month expenses of a Border Collie Bernard is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Border Collie Bernards are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Yorkie-tons have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Border Collie Bernards make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Yorkie-tons are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Border Collie Bernards are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Yorkie-tons are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Border Collie Bernards are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Yorkie-tons are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Border Collie Bernards are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.