How long does a Yorkie Boxer Mix live?

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

Is a Yorkie Boxer Mix easy to train?

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

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Yorkie Boxer Mix

A Yorkie Boxer mix is a cross between a Yorkshire Terrier and a Boxer. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–45 lb and live 10–14 years.

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

Boxer, a purebred dog — BoxerPhoto: Flickr user boxercab, 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.

Weight25–45 lbcan be 4–80 lb

Height14–16 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Yorkie Boxer Mix get?

Yorkshire Terrier4–7 lb

The mix25–45 lb

Boxer50–80 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Yorkie Boxer 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 7–8 in for the Yorkshire Terrier and 21.5–25 in for the Boxer. 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

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

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 high

The Yorkshire Terrier rates very low and the Boxer 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 Boxer as bright, fun-loving, active. 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 Boxer vs the mix

Trait	Yorkshire Terrier	Yorkie Boxer Mix	Boxer
Weight	4–7 lb	25–45 lb	50–80 lb
Height	7–8 in	14–16 in	21.5–25 in
Lifespan	11–15 yr	10–14 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	very low	low	low
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Toy	mixed	Working

Questions about the Yorkie Boxer Mix

How big does a Yorkie Boxer Mix get?: Most grow to 25–45 pounds and 14–16 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 4–80 pounds.
How long does a Yorkie Boxer Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–14 years, the midpoint of the Yorkshire Terrier (11–15 years) and the Boxer (10–12 years).
Does a Yorkie Boxer Mix shed?: Shedding is 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 Boxer Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very low to high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Yorkie mixes

Other Boxer mixes

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