Are There Different Kinds of Yorkies? (Solved & Explained!)

There is officially only one type of Yorkshire Terrier, but different breeds have derived from Yorkies, as well as mixed designer breeds which result from Yorkies being bred with other dog breeds. These include Parti Yorkies, Teacup Yorkies, Biewer Terriers, the Chorkie, the Yorki-Poo, the Yorkinese, the Corkie, the Pugshire, the Yorkie Pom, and the Yorktese, among many more.

The following details the Yorkshire Terrier breed in detail, exploring different kinds of Yorkies and designer mixes between Yorkies and other popular dog breeds.

Are There Different Kinds of Yorkshire Terriers?

Different breeds have derived from Yorkies, which have different coats, such as Parti Yorkies. There are also designer Yorkie breeds such as Teacup Yorkies, as well as mixed designer breeds which have been bred with other dog breeds. These include the Chorkie, the Yorki-Poo, the Yorkinese, the Corkie, the Pugshire, the Yorkie Pom, and the Yorktese, among many more.

What Are the Characteristics of Yorkshire Terriers?

Yorkies are small terrier dogs originating from the United Kingdom. According to Royal Canin they have a height of around 21cm and weigh up to 3.2kgs. On average they live to be 16 years old. Physically they have small ears and a flat face with a short muzzle. Their coat is hypoallergenic, usually black and tan or blue in color.

What Are the Different Types of Yorkies?

• Parti Yorkie
• Mismarked Yorkie
• All-Black Yorkie
• Teacup Yorkie
• Teddy Bear Yorkie
• Silky Terrier
• Biewer Terrier
• Designer/Mixed Yorkie Breeds

What Is a Parti Yorkie?

Parti Yorkies get their name due to the fact that they are particolor, or tri-colored, meaning their coats are made of three colors. This differs from the standard two colors of Yorkies coats, which are usually gold and black, blue and tan or blue and gold. They are a purebred breed and have the same lifespan as a traditional Yorkie.

What Is a Mismarked Yorkie Breed?

There are four variations of color variations for Yorkshire Terriers, according to The American Kennel Club. These are black, gold, tan, and blue. Yorkies are solid colored and do not have any patterns or markings. The standard does allow a small white spot on the chest of one inch or less. Mismarked Yorkies do not meet these standard coat requirements.

What Is an All-Black Yorkie?

Although extremely rare compared to the other Yorkie coat colors, which are usually made of two colors, there are all-black Yorkies. It is unique to see Yorkies of just one color, as they usually have a coat made up of two colors of black, gold, tan or blue and regular Yorkshire Terries do not vary from this standard.

What Is a Teacup Yorkie?

Teacup Yorkies are the tiniest Yorkies, weighing seven pounds or less – they can fit into a teacup. This is a designer, purebred dog. As they are bred for such a small size Teacup Yorkies suffer from many health problems such as bone problems from underdevelopment, liver shunts, dental issues, and hypoglycemia, and may require regular health check-ups throughout their lives.

What Is a Teddy Bear Yorkie?

Teddy Bear Yorkies have different facial features and coats from regular Yorkshire Terriers. They have heart-shaped eyes, nose and mouth, and have a woolly coat similar to a sheep. Their heads are also shaped differently to the usual Yorkie. They often have health issues similar to those of Teacup Yorkies, such as fragile bones, health, liver and teeth issues.

What Is a Silky Terrier?

Silky Terriers originate from Australia, and the breed came about due to the breeding of Yorkshire Terriers with Blue and Tan Australian Terriers. They are larger than Yorkshire Terriers, at around ten inches tall. Their blue and tan coat is straight and glossy and is similar to human hair, as with many Yorkies.

What Is a Biewer Terrier?

The Biewer Terrier got its foundation from the Yorkshire Terrier and the particolor, with random markings that deviated from the standard coat. The Biewer Terrier is recognized as a purebred dog from DNA markers indicating its heritage and parentage and is a result of a color gene mutation with a Yorkshire Terrier. They have the same core traits as Yorkies.

What Are Designer Yorkie Mixes?

Designer Yorkies are a mixture of a Yorkshire Terrier and another popular dog breed, meaning the physical characteristics and personality traits can be shared to create cute, loving and intelligent breeds derived from the Yorkshire Terrier. Due to the mixed traits between the breeds, they can vary in appearance, temperament and trainability from Yorkies and the other parent breeds.

Popular Dog Breeds Mixed with Yorkies

• Yorkie Russell – Jack Russell
• Chorkie – Chihuahua
• Yorki-Poo –Toy Poodle
• Pugshire – Pug
• Borkie – Beagle
• Yorktese/Morkie – Maltese
• Dorkie –Dachshund
• Yorkie Bichon – Bichon Frise
• Scorkie – Scottish Terrier
• King Charles Yorkie – Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
• Boston Yorkie – Boston Terrier
• Fourche Terrier – West Highland Terrier
• Yorkie Pom – Pomeranian
• Snorkie – Miniature Schnauzer
• Goldenshire – Golden Retriever
• Yorkinese – Pekingese
• Corkie – Cocker Spaniel
• Shorkie –Shih Tzu
• Yorkeltie – Shetland Sheepdog

Why Are Yorkshire Terriers a Popular Dog to Mix Breed?

Yorkies have desirable traits – they are loving, affectionate, energetic, intelligent, and alert dogs. These desirable traits can easily be elevated by mixing with other breeds to create the perfect dog for you – they can be bred with snuggly dogs to become small lap dogs, with protective dogs to be little watch dogs, or with those less stubborn for easier training.

What is Unique about Yorkie Coats?

Yorkie coats do not have an undercoat, meaning they are more similar to human hair than fur which makes them hypoallergenic. They need daily brushing and grooming to keep them from tangling, for both appearance and hygiene reasons. They often come in standard variations of four colors – black, gold, tan and blue. They are solid colored, without a pattern.

Are Yorkies Good Pets?

Yorkies are a popular breed and for good reason. They are full of character, affectionate, and love their owners. As they are so small they are ideal for smaller houses or flats. A short walk will be enough daily exercise for them. However they can be stubborn which can make training more difficult, and can be feisty, especially with children.