How long does a Yorkie Jack Russell Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Yorkshire Terrier (11–15 years) and the Jack Russell Terrier (13–15 years).

Is a Yorkie Jack Russell 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 Jack Russell Mix

A Yorkie Jack Russell mix is a cross between a Yorkshire Terrier and a Jack Russell Terrier. 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

Jack Russell Terrier, a purebred dog — Jack Russell TerrierPhoto: Plank, 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 4–17 lb

Height10–11 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–15 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Yorkie Jack Russell Mix get?

Yorkshire Terrier4–7 lb

The mix8–12 lb

Jack Russell Terrier13–17 lb

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

Height runs 10–11 inches at the shoulder, against 7–8 in for the Yorkshire Terrier and 13–14 in for the Jack Russell Terrier.

Figures use the Parson Russell Terrier standard, the AKC breed closest to the Jack Russell.

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 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 moderate

The Yorkshire Terrier rates very low and the Jack Russell Terrier moderate; 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 Jack Russell Terrier as friendly, clever, athletic. 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 Jack Russell vs the mix

Trait	Yorkshire Terrier	Yorkie Jack Russell Mix	Jack Russell Terrier
Weight	4–7 lb	8–12 lb	13–17 lb
Height	7–8 in	10–11 in	13–14 in
Lifespan	11–15 yr	12–15 yr	13–15 yr
Shedding	very low	low	low
Energy	moderate	moderate to very high	very high
Group	Toy	mixed	Terrier

Questions about the Yorkie Jack Russell Mix

How big does a Yorkie Jack Russell Mix get?: Most grow to 8–12 pounds and 10–11 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 4–17 pounds.
How long does a Yorkie Jack Russell Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Yorkshire Terrier (11–15 years) and the Jack Russell Terrier (13–15 years).
Does a Yorkie Jack Russell 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 Jack Russell 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 Jack Russell mixes

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