How long does a Yorkie Rottweiler Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Yorkshire Terrier (11–15 years) and the Rottweiler (9–10 years).

Is a Yorkie Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler Mix

A Yorkie Rottweiler mix is a cross between a Yorkshire Terrier and a Rottweiler. Most grow into large dogs of 40–70 lb and live 10–12 years.

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

Rottweiler, a purebred dog — RottweilerPhoto: Томасина, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

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

Weight40–70 lbcan be 4–135 lb

Height14–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Yorkie Rottweiler Mix get?

Yorkshire Terrier4–7 lb

The mix40–70 lb

Rottweiler80–135 lb

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

Height runs 14–18 inches at the shoulder, against 7–8 in for the Yorkshire Terrier and 22–27 in for the Rottweiler. 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 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 moderate

The Yorkshire Terrier rates very low and the Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler as loyal, loving, confident guardian. 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 Rottweiler vs the mix

Trait	Yorkshire Terrier	Yorkie Rottweiler Mix	Rottweiler
Weight	4–7 lb	40–70 lb	80–135 lb
Height	7–8 in	14–18 in	22–27 in
Lifespan	11–15 yr	10–12 yr	9–10 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Working

Questions about the Yorkie Rottweiler Mix

How big does a Yorkie Rottweiler Mix get?: Most grow to 40–70 pounds and 14–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 4–135 pounds.
How long does a Yorkie Rottweiler Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the Yorkshire Terrier (11–15 years) and the Rottweiler (9–10 years).
Does a Yorkie Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler mixes

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