How long does a Golden Retriever Yorkie Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–14 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the Yorkshire Terrier (11–15 years).

Is a Golden Retriever Yorkie Mix easy to train?

Trainability is very low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Golden Retriever Yorkie Mix

A Golden Retriever Yorkie mix is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Yorkshire Terrier. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–40 lb and live 10–14 years.

Golden Retriever, a purebred dog — Golden RetrieverPhoto: Janneke Vreugdenhil, derivative work by Anka Friedrich, Public domain, source

Yorkshire Terrier, a purebred dog — Yorkshire TerrierPhoto: Gandalfelrojo2, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight30–40 lbcan be 4–75 lb

Height14–16 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Golden Retriever Yorkie Mix get?

Golden Retriever55–75 lb

The mix30–40 lb

Yorkshire Terrier4–7 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Golden Retriever Yorkie Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 14–16 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24 in for the Golden Retriever and 7–8 in for the Yorkshire Terrier. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to moderate

Yorkshire Terrier has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

Energy

Moderate to very high

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Very low to very high

The Golden Retriever rates very high and the Yorkshire Terrier very low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Golden Retriever is usually described as friendly, intelligent, devoted. The Yorkshire Terrier as affectionate, sprightly, tomboyish. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Golden Retriever vs Yorkie vs the mix

Trait	Golden Retriever	Golden Retriever Yorkie Mix	Yorkshire Terrier
Weight	55–75 lb	30–40 lb	4–7 lb
Height	21.5–24 in	14–16 in	7–8 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	10–14 yr	11–15 yr
Shedding	moderate	very low to moderate	very low
Energy	very high	moderate to very high	moderate
Group	Sporting	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Golden Retriever Yorkie Mix

How big does a Golden Retriever Yorkie Mix get?: Most grow to 30–40 pounds and 14–16 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 4–75 pounds.
How long does a Golden Retriever Yorkie Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–14 years, the midpoint of the Golden Retriever (10–12 years) and the Yorkshire Terrier (11–15 years).
Does a Golden Retriever Yorkie Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to moderate. Yorkshire Terrier has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Golden Retriever Yorkie Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Golden Retriever mixes

Other Yorkie mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.