Yorkshire Terrier Price: How Much Does a Yorkshire Terrier Cost?

Yorkshire Terriers are tiny, long-coated terriers, and published prices for them are among the least consistent of any popular toy breed. One guide puts a breeder puppy near the low end of the range below, while another goes well past it. This page lays out each source so you can see where the gap comes from.

All figures carry a check date of Oct 13, 2026. They describe typical asking prices and annual spending for a pet-quality dog, not show lines or rare coat colors, which can sell for much more.

Three guides give breeder prices. Spot reports the widest and highest range, and it also breaks pricing out by region of the country.

The spread is large enough that the right comparison is between a breeder's quote and what that quote includes. A breeder at the top of the range may supply health testing records, a written contract, and a first vaccination series. A lower price can be perfectly legitimate, but you should be able to see the same paperwork.

Rescue pricing is lower and has a wide range of its own. Younger dogs usually cost more to adopt than older ones, and fees differ between shelters, breed-specific rescues, and humane societies.

Yorkies surrender to rescues for reasons that have little to do with the dog, such as a change in housing or a new baby. If you are open to an adult, ask breed-specific rescues about dogs that are already housetrained.

The first year holds the one-time purchases. A Yorkie needs very little gear by size, but it still needs a crate or pen, bedding, a harness, food and water bowls, and a vet visit for vaccines and a microchip.

Two sources are blended in that table, and their categories overlap. Setup supplies appear once from each, so treat the lines as alternative estimates for the same shopping list rather than costs to add together.

After the first year, spending becomes steady. Food is a modest line for a dog this small. Grooming is not, because the long coat needs regular brushing and trimming whether you keep the full length or cut it short.

Owners who clip the coat short can stretch the time between appointments. Owners who keep it long should expect to groom at home most days. Ask a groomer what schedule your dog's coat needs.

• Breeder reputation and testing. Reputable breeders pay for health testing and vet checks before a puppy goes home.
• Bloodline. Show-line puppies sell well above pet-quality puppies from the same breeder.
• Coat color. Rare or unusual colors are often marketed at a premium. Price alone does not say anything about a dog's health.
• Region. Spot reports different ranges in the Northeast, South, Midwest, and West. Demand is higher in some metro areas.
• Age and sex. Breeders sometimes price males and females differently, and older puppies still waiting for a home may be discounted.

Tiny dogs are a favorite of backyard breeders and online sellers, so price should not be your only filter. Ask to see the parents or recent photos and video of them. Ask who the vet is and request records. Read the contract before you hand over a deposit.

Be skeptical of very small "teacup" labels. The term is a marketing phrase, not a recognized breed standard. Sellers who use it to justify a higher price are selling the idea of a smaller dog, and extra-small puppies can come with more vet visits.

• What health testing did the parents have, and may I see the results?
• Has the puppy seen a vet, and what has it received so far?
• What does the contract promise if the puppy gets sick shortly after I take it home?
• Will you take the dog back if I cannot keep it?
• Is the price for a pet-quality puppy with registration paperwork?

Premiums are not in the tables above and vary with your ZIP code, the dog's age, and the plan's deductible. Ask your vet which health issues are common in small breeds, then check how each plan treats them. Get quotes from a few insurers while the puppy is young and read the exclusions closely.