How long does a Yorkie Boston Terrier Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Yorkshire Terrier (11–15 years) and the Boston Terrier (11–13 years).

Is a Yorkie Boston Terrier 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 Boston Terrier Mix

A Yorkie Boston Terrier mix is a cross between a Yorkshire Terrier and a Boston Terrier. Most grow into small dogs of 8–16 lb and live 11–14 years.

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

Boston Terrier, a purebred dog — Boston TerrierPhoto: Svenska Mässan from Sweden, CC BY 2.0, source

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

Weight8–16 lbcan be 4–25 lb

Height11–12 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–14 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Yorkie Boston Terrier Mix get?

Yorkshire Terrier4–7 lb

The mix8–16 lb

Boston Terrier12–25 lb

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

Height runs 11–12 inches at the shoulder, against 7–8 in for the Yorkshire Terrier and 15–17 in for the Boston 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

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

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Very low to very high

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

Grooming

Low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Yorkshire Terrier is usually described as affectionate, sprightly, tomboyish. The Boston Terrier as friendly, bright, amusing. 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 Boston Terrier vs the mix

Trait	Yorkshire Terrier	Yorkie Boston Terrier Mix	Boston Terrier
Weight	4–7 lb	8–16 lb	12–25 lb
Height	7–8 in	11–12 in	15–17 in
Lifespan	11–15 yr	11–14 yr	11–13 yr
Shedding	very low	very low	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Yorkie Boston Terrier Mix

How big does a Yorkie Boston Terrier Mix get?: Most grow to 8–16 pounds and 11–12 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 4–25 pounds.
How long does a Yorkie Boston Terrier Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–14 years, the midpoint of the Yorkshire Terrier (11–15 years) and the Boston Terrier (11–13 years).
Does a Yorkie Boston Terrier Mix shed?: Shedding is very low. 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 Boston Terrier 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 Boston Terrier mixes

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