How tall is a Yorkshire Terrier?

An adult Yorkshire Terrier stands about 8 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.

Is a Yorkshire Terrier considered a toy dog?

Yes — at 8" / 7 lb, the Yorkshire Terrier falls into the toy-breed size class (shoulder height under 11"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #250 tallest.

How does a Yorkshire Terrier compare to a person?

At 8" tall, a Yorkshire Terrier stands about 13% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

Yorkshire Terrier Size Compared to a Person

A Yorkshire Terrier stands 8″ at the shoulder and weighs about 7 lb — that puts it at 13% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #250 by shoulder height and falls into the toy-breed size class (Toy breeds, under 11").

Yorkshire Terrier next to a person at scale — 8-inch shoulder height, 7 lb. Drawn by iDogNames. — Yorkshire Terrier at 8″ / 7 lb, next to an average adult at 5′4″ / 135 lb. Drawn to AKC breed standards.

How a Yorkshire Terrier compares

	Yorkshire Terrier	Person	Difference
Shoulder height	8″	64″	-56″
Weight	7 lb	135 lb	-128 lb

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About the Yorkshire Terrier

Browse Yorkshire Terrier names through compact everyday calls, British or surname style, coat-inspired polish, and playful contrast. Each route offers a reason to explore without reducing a Yorkie to size, coat, or a presumed personality.

Similar-size breeds

The 8 breeds in the Toy size class with shoulder height closest to the Yorkshire Terrier.

Chorkie — 8″ / 8 lb (same height)
Maltese — 8″ / 6 lb (same height)
Pekingese — 8″ / 12 lb (same height)
Brussels Griffon — 9″ / 9 lb (+1″ vs Yorkshire Terrier)
Chihuahua — 7″ / 5 lb (−1″ vs Yorkshire Terrier)
Dachshund — 9″ / 24 lb (+1″ vs Yorkshire Terrier)
Dorkie — 9″ / 12 lb (+1″ vs Yorkshire Terrier)
Pomeranian — 7″ / 5 lb (−1″ vs Yorkshire Terrier)

Compare a Yorkshire Terrier with another breed

Mastiff vs Yorkshire Terrier size comparison

Frequently asked

How tall is a Yorkshire Terrier?: An adult Yorkshire Terrier stands about 8 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
Is a Yorkshire Terrier considered a toy dog?: Yes — at 8" / 7 lb, the Yorkshire Terrier falls into the toy-breed size class (shoulder height under 11"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #250 tallest.
How does a Yorkshire Terrier compare to a person?: At 8" tall, a Yorkshire Terrier stands about 13% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

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