How long does a Yorkie Papillon Mix live?

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

Is a Yorkie Papillon 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 Papillon Mix

A Yorkie Papillon mix is a cross between a Yorkshire Terrier and a Papillon. Most grow into toy-sized dogs of 4–8 lb and live 12–16 years.

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

Papillon, a purebred dog — PapillonPhoto: Gvdmoort, 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.

Weight4–8 lbcan be 4–10 lb

Height8–10 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeToy-sized

How big does a Yorkie Papillon Mix get?

Yorkshire Terrier4–7 lb

The mix4–8 lb

Papillon5–10 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Yorkie Papillon 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 8–11 in for the Papillon.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to moderate

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 Papillon 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 Papillon as friendly, alert, happy. 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 Papillon vs the mix

Trait	Yorkshire Terrier	Yorkie Papillon Mix	Papillon
Weight	4–7 lb	4–8 lb	5–10 lb
Height	7–8 in	8–10 in	8–11 in
Lifespan	11–15 yr	12–16 yr	14–16 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Yorkie Papillon Mix

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

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