How long does a Yorkie Shiba Inu Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Yorkshire Terrier (11–15 years) and the Shiba Inu (13–16 years).

Is a Yorkie Shiba Inu Mix easy to train?

Trainability is low, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Yorkie Shiba Inu Mix

A Yorkie Shiba Inu mix is a cross between a Yorkshire Terrier and a Shiba Inu. Most grow into small dogs of 10–15 lb and live 12–16 years.

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

Shiba Inu, a purebred dog — Shiba InuPhoto: Roberto Vasarri, Public domain, source

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

Weight10–15 lbcan be 4–23 lb

Height10–12 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Yorkie Shiba Inu Mix get?

Yorkshire Terrier4–7 lb

The mix10–15 lb

Shiba Inu17–23 lb

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

Height runs 10–12 inches at the shoulder, against 7–8 in for the Yorkshire Terrier and 13.5–16.5 in for the Shiba Inu. 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

Low

The Yorkshire Terrier rates very low and the Shiba Inu low; 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 Shiba Inu as alert, active, attentive. 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 Shiba Inu vs the mix

Trait	Yorkshire Terrier	Yorkie Shiba Inu Mix	Shiba Inu
Weight	4–7 lb	10–15 lb	17–23 lb
Height	7–8 in	10–12 in	13.5–16.5 in
Lifespan	11–15 yr	12–16 yr	13–16 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Yorkie Shiba Inu Mix

How big does a Yorkie Shiba Inu Mix get?: Most grow to 10–15 pounds and 10–12 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 4–23 pounds.
How long does a Yorkie Shiba Inu Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Yorkshire Terrier (11–15 years) and the Shiba Inu (13–16 years).
Does a Yorkie Shiba Inu 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 Shiba Inu Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Yorkie mixes

Other Shiba Inu mixes

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