While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Yorwichs are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Yorkeltie is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Sensitive
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle

Yorwichs shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Yorkelties are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Yorkshire Terrier and Norwich Terrier

Yorkshire Terrier, Shetland Sheepdog

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown
Fawn

Black
Brown
White

While the Yorwich breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Yorkelties typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Patellar Luxation
Teeth Issues
Eye Infections
Collapsed Trachea

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Eye Abnormalities
Epilepsy
Heart Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

Epilepsy
Hypoglycemia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Cataracts
Allergies

Dental Examination
Blood Count
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Eye and Ear Examination

Blood Analysis
Wellness Check
cardiac and hip, blood and eye exams

Yorwich has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Yorkeltie has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Yorwichs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Yorkelties sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Yorwichs are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Yorwich dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Yorkelties are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Yorwich, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Yorkeltie, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Yorwichs require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Yorkelties have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Yorwich should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Yorkeltie should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 6-8 pound (3 - 4 kg) Yorwich feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 11-24 pound (5 - 11 kg) Yorkeltie feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Yorwich is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Yorkeltie is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Yorwich is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Yorkeltie is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Yorwichs make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Yorkeltie is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Yorwichs are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Yorkelties are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Yorwichs are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Yorkelties are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Yorwichs are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Yorkelties have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Yorwichs are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Yorkelties are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.