How long does a Yorkie Havanese Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Yorkshire Terrier (11–15 years) and the Havanese (14–16 years).

Is a Yorkie Havanese 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 Havanese Mix

A Yorkie Havanese mix is a cross between a Yorkshire Terrier and a Havanese. Most grow into toy-sized dogs of 6–10 lb and live 12–16 years.

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

Havanese, a purebred dog — HavanesePhoto: QHuge, CC BY 4.0, source

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

Weight6–10 lbcan be 4–13 lb

Height8–10 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeToy-sized

How big does a Yorkie Havanese Mix get?

Yorkshire Terrier4–7 lb

The mix6–10 lb

Havanese7–13 lb

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

Height runs 8–10 inches at the shoulder, against 7–8 in for the Yorkshire Terrier and 8.5–11.5 in for the Havanese.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

Yorkshire Terrier and Havanese have 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 high

The Yorkshire Terrier rates very low and the Havanese high; 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 Havanese as intelligent, outgoing, funny. 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 Havanese vs the mix

Trait	Yorkshire Terrier	Yorkie Havanese Mix	Havanese
Weight	4–7 lb	6–10 lb	7–13 lb
Height	7–8 in	8–10 in	8.5–11.5 in
Lifespan	11–15 yr	12–16 yr	14–16 yr
Shedding	very low	low	low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Yorkie Havanese Mix

How big does a Yorkie Havanese Mix get?: Most grow to 6–10 pounds and 8–10 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 4–13 pounds.
How long does a Yorkie Havanese Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Yorkshire Terrier (11–15 years) and the Havanese (14–16 years).
Does a Yorkie Havanese Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Yorkshire Terrier and Havanese have 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 Havanese 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 Havanese mixes

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