How long does a Yorkie Bulldog Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Yorkshire Terrier (11–15 years) and the English Bulldog (8–10 years).

Is a Yorkie Bulldog Mix easy to train?

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

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Yorkie Bulldog Mix

A Yorkie Bulldog mix is a cross between a Yorkshire Terrier and a English Bulldog. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 20–30 lb and live 10–12 years.

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

English Bulldog, a purebred dog — English BulldogPhoto: Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

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

Weight20–30 lbcan be 4–50 lb

Height10–12 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Yorkie Bulldog Mix get?

Yorkshire Terrier4–7 lb

The mix20–30 lb

English Bulldog40–50 lb

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

Height runs 10–12 inches at the shoulder, against 7–8 in for the Yorkshire Terrier and 14–15 in for the English Bulldog. 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 high

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 moderate

The Yorkshire Terrier rates very low and the English Bulldog moderate; 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 English Bulldog as friendly, courageous, calm. 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 Bulldog vs the mix

Trait	Yorkshire Terrier	Yorkie Bulldog Mix	English Bulldog
Weight	4–7 lb	20–30 lb	40–50 lb
Height	7–8 in	10–12 in	14–15 in
Lifespan	11–15 yr	10–12 yr	8–10 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Yorkie Bulldog Mix

How big does a Yorkie Bulldog Mix get?: Most grow to 20–30 pounds and 10–12 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 4–50 pounds.
How long does a Yorkie Bulldog Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Yorkshire Terrier (11–15 years) and the English Bulldog (8–10 years).
Does a Yorkie Bulldog Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to high. 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 Bulldog Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very low to moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Yorkie mixes

Other Bulldog mixes

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