Yorkie-Apso

Dog Breed Profile

Yorkie-Apso History

The Yorkie-Apso is a small, long-haired, terrier-like hybrid that is a cross between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Shih-Tzu. The Yorkshire Terrier is a toy-sized, purebred, hard-coated, wire-haired, bicolor (black and white) terrier. The Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Kennel Clubs were the first clubs to register the Yorkshire Terrier in 1885. The Shih Tzu is a medium-sized, purebred, long haired, silky coated, wooly coated, or straight coated, spitz-type dog. The Shih Tzu originated in China and was used as a companion and lapdog. The Yorkie-Apso is a fairly new mixed breed, first appearing in 2000. The Yorkie-Apso is a hybrid, or designer, crossbreed that was first created in the mid-1990s. The Yorkie-Apso is a cross between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Shih-Tzu. The hybrid was created by combining two popular and well-established breeds, the Yorkshire Terrier and the Shih-Tzu.

Time of Origin

Unknown

Country of Origin

Unknown

Ancestry

Lhasa Apso, Yorkshire Terrier

Yorkie-Apso Physical Characteristics

The Yorkshire Terrier is a small, medium-size breed of dog that typically stands between 6 and 9 inches at the withers and weighs between 3 and 7 pounds. They have a compact, sturdy frame with a wedge-shaped head, a foxy face, pricked ears, and erect, triangular, and long pendant tail. The Yorkie-Apso comes in a variety of colors and color combinations. They have a soft, fine, and silky coat of fur. The breed is intelligent, alert, and affectionate.

Eye Colors

Unknown

Nose Colors

Black, Brown, Red, Cream

Coat Colors

Short, Medium, Long

Height Range

Male Height Range: 8 – 11 inches

Female Height Range: 8 – 10 inches

Weight Range

Male Weight Range: 7 – 15 lbs

Female Weight Range: 7 – 13 lbs

Yorkie-Apso Health

Description of breed health.

Lifespan

12-15 yrs

Yorkie-Apso Health Concerns

Patellar Luxation, Hypoglycemia, Kidney Problems, Collapsed Trachea, Eye Conditions, Allergies, Dental Problems

Yorkie-Apso Temperament and Behaviour

The Yorkie-Apso is a very active, playful, and curious breed. They are extremely loyal to their owners and are great companions. They are smart and like to please people, which make them very trainable. They love to follow their people around and want to be involved in everything. They are generally easy to train, but can be difficult to housebreak.

Yorkie-Apso Activity Requirements

Yorkshire Terriers and American Apsos are small, energetic, and intelligent. They are both small, compact breeds that do well in homes with limited space. A daily walk or short play session is all the Yorkie-Apso will need. While they do enjoy playing, they don’t require much space or equipment. If you are looking for a dog that gets along well with children, the Yorkie-Apso might be a great match for you. These dogs are playful and friendly and love to be around people.