How long does a Yorkie Border Collie Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Yorkshire Terrier (11–15 years) and the Border Collie (12–15 years).

Is a Yorkie Border Collie 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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Yorkie Border Collie Mix

A Yorkie Border Collie mix is a cross between a Yorkshire Terrier and a Border Collie. Most grow into small dogs of 15–30 lb and live 12–15 years.

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

Border Collie, a purebred dog — Border ColliePhoto: Horacio Cambeiro, 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.

Weight15–30 lbcan be 4–55 lb

Height12–15 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–15 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Yorkie Border Collie Mix get?

Yorkshire Terrier4–7 lb

The mix15–30 lb

Border Collie30–55 lb

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

Height runs 12–15 inches at the shoulder, against 7–8 in for the Yorkshire Terrier and 18–22 in for the Border Collie. 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 Yorkshire Terrier rates very low and the Border Collie very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate to very high

Expect regular brushing and professional grooming every few weeks.

Temperament

The Yorkshire Terrier is usually described as affectionate, sprightly, tomboyish. The Border Collie as affectionate, smart, energetic. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Yorkie vs Border Collie vs the mix

Trait	Yorkshire Terrier	Yorkie Border Collie Mix	Border Collie
Weight	4–7 lb	15–30 lb	30–55 lb
Height	7–8 in	12–15 in	18–22 in
Lifespan	11–15 yr	12–15 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Toy	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Yorkie Border Collie Mix

How big does a Yorkie Border Collie Mix get?: Most grow to 15–30 pounds and 12–15 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 4–55 pounds.
How long does a Yorkie Border Collie Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Yorkshire Terrier (11–15 years) and the Border Collie (12–15 years).
Does a Yorkie Border Collie 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 Yorkie Border Collie 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 Yorkie mixes

Other Border Collie mixes

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