How long does a Yorkie Cavalier Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Yorkshire Terrier (11–15 years) and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (12–15 years).

Is a Yorkie Cavalier 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 Cavalier Mix

A Yorkie Cavalier mix is a cross between a Yorkshire Terrier and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Most grow into small dogs of 8–12 lb and live 12–15 years.

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

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, a purebred dog — Cavalier King Charles SpanielPhoto: Mapovfille, CC BY 3.0, source

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

Weight8–12 lbcan be 4–18 lb

Height10 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–15 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Yorkie Cavalier Mix get?

Yorkshire Terrier4–7 lb

The mix8–12 lb

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel13–18 lb

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

Height runs 10 inches at the shoulder, against 7–8 in for the Yorkshire Terrier and 12–13 in for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

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

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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel as affectionate, gentle, graceful. 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 Cavalier vs the mix

Trait	Yorkshire Terrier	Yorkie Cavalier Mix	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Weight	4–7 lb	8–12 lb	13–18 lb
Height	7–8 in	10 in	12–13 in
Lifespan	11–15 yr	12–15 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	very low	low	low
Energy	moderate	moderate	low
Group	Toy	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Yorkie Cavalier Mix

How big does a Yorkie Cavalier Mix get?: Most grow to 8–12 pounds and 10 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 4–18 pounds.
How long does a Yorkie Cavalier Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Yorkshire Terrier (11–15 years) and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (12–15 years).
Does a Yorkie Cavalier 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 Cavalier 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 Cavalier mixes

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