How long does a Yorkie Doberman Mix live?

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

Is a Yorkie Doberman 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 Doberman Mix

A Yorkie Doberman mix is a cross between a Yorkshire Terrier and a Doberman. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 30–55 lb and live 10–14 years.

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

Doberman, a purebred dog — DobermanPhoto: Fran Hogan, CC BY 2.5, source

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

Weight30–55 lbcan be 4–100 lb

Height16–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Yorkie Doberman Mix get?

Yorkshire Terrier4–7 lb

The mix30–55 lb

Doberman60–100 lb

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

Height runs 16–18 inches at the shoulder, against 7–8 in for the Yorkshire Terrier and 24–28 in for the Doberman. 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 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 Doberman very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Yorkshire Terrier is usually described as affectionate, sprightly, tomboyish. The Doberman as loyal, fearless, alert. 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 Doberman vs the mix

Trait	Yorkshire Terrier	Yorkie Doberman Mix	Doberman
Weight	4–7 lb	30–55 lb	60–100 lb
Height	7–8 in	16–18 in	24–28 in
Lifespan	11–15 yr	10–14 yr	10–12 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to high	high
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Toy	mixed	Working

Questions about the Yorkie Doberman Mix

How big does a Yorkie Doberman Mix get?: Most grow to 30–55 pounds and 16–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 4–100 pounds.
How long does a Yorkie Doberman Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–14 years, the midpoint of the Yorkshire Terrier (11–15 years) and the Doberman (10–12 years).
Does a Yorkie Doberman 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 Doberman 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 Doberman mixes

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