Have you fallen in love with a little Yorkshire Terrier?
Before you look for a reputable breeder, you probably want to know what the little mouse will cost you in the next few years.
In the following guide, we will therefore explain exactly what costs arise for which items of your Yorkie.
Yorkshire Terrier Price: Acquisition costs & initial equipment
Yorkshire Terrier puppy price from breeder
From €850
First of all: Please choose a reputable breeder for your dog – and for your sake too! Once you have found this, the acquisition costs are usually the same at 850 € and more.
Yorkshire terrier adoption
€150-500
It doesn’t always have to be the Yorkie from the breeder. A Yorkshire Terrier that has been abandoned at an animal shelter or animal welfare center will probably feel much more about a new and loving home.
There are no classic “purchase costs” here. Instead, you pay a so-called protection fee to the respective institution. How high this is depends on the animal shelter or animal welfare.
In general, however, you should estimate the costs here between €150 and €500 lay.
Please note
A Yorkshire Terrier may look terribly cute – especially as a puppy. Nevertheless, this is NOT a stuffed animal that has come to life, but a living being. And this one has needs and feelings.
A Yorkie can also live up to 16 years. What that means for you: You take responsibility for the little rascal for this time.
And this costs you money for up to 16 years.
Are you unable to raise the financial means or do you not have the time and leisure to deal with this dog?
Then please refrain from bringing a dog into your home.
Yorkshire Terrier Initial Equipment & One-time Costs Chart
Of course, a Yorkshire Terrier does not only cost money to buy. The initial equipment, which the little brat wants to find in time for moving in, also represents another cost item.
You can see how this works in the table below.
Dog food €20 to €50, depending on the type and quality of foodDog bedFrom €19.99ToysFrom around €10Transport boxFrom around €25Water bowl / food bowlFrom €11.99Dog brushFrom €6.99Dog shampooFrom €4.99, can also cost up to €18.90Collar / Harness / LeashFrom 21.90 €VaccinationBetween 35 and 70 €CastrationYorkie Male: 100 to 300 €Yorkie Bitch: 300 to 400 €Microchip30 to 50 €
How much does a Yorkshire Terrier cost? Acquisition costs & initial equipment in total
€1,135.86 – €1,534.86
A Yorkshire Terrier will cost you the first month between €1,135.86 and €1,534.86. Here, of course, the acquisition costs are the highest cost point. And of course this will not apply in the following months and years.
How much does a Yorkshire Terrier cost per month?
€434.64 – €511.32 per month
Your Yorkie usually costs you per month between €434.64 and €511.32. These costs are largely dependent on the following factors, among others:
- What food is he getting?
- How is his general health?
- How many toys do you give him?
- How quickly do lines and harness wear out?
- How long can a dog bed withstand the Yorkie bit?
Dog Food
€20 – €50 per month
How much this item will ultimately cost you depends on several criteria. On the one hand the quality of the feed determines the final price. And then of course the amount and type of food your Yorkshire Terrier gets.
The rule here is: Always the right amount – and please never skimp on qualitybut rather invest a few euros more in the food.
We assume that your little rascal will too treat receives. Here are the prices at around €3.50. Overall, you can for the feed cost items between 20 and 50 € plan on.
Healthcare & Vet Visits
€51.47 – €125.41 per month
Even if your Yorkshire Terrier is in robust health, one is routine examination per year compulsory for him.
In addition, there are usually also vaccination costsbecause the vaccination protection should always be up to date.
If it is a regular visit to the vet, three different rates can be used here.
The costs are then for one Consultation with investigation between €13.47 and €40.41. A consultation without a subsequent examination will cost you between €7.04 and €21.12.
Added to this are the costs for booster vaccinations. You can join us here around €35 to €70 count – depending on the vaccination package. If wormers or spot-ons are added, an additional €3 to €15 will be charged.
So the bottom line is the costs to €51.47 to €125.41.
Care
Up to €73 per month
Your new roommate isn’t just cute and lively. He’s also very high maintenance. This is due to the long and silky fur. And of course that needs regular grooming so your Yorkie is always pretty and healthy.
Accordingly, there are additional costs for the Yorkie Fellness and Wellness per month. These usually amount to up to €73.
dog tax
€8 – €11 per month
The dog tax is an item that really annoys every dog owner. Because it does not serve to do something for dogs and their owners.
It is used by the individual municipalities for all sorts of things. And also “arbitrarily” set in height.
It plays it doesn’t matter if the dog being taxed is small or large. And since each municipality decides for itself how much it wants to collect for your dog per month, there is no «fixed price» for this item.
In general, however, you can assume that you pay for the dog tax between €8 and €11 per month should plan.
insurances
€4.85 – €11.90 per month
Fall for dog owners two different insurance companies for their fur noses. For one, the Dog Liabilityon the other hand – and this is always optional – the Dog Health Insurance.
Dog Health Insurance
This makes sense – especially for breeds that have a reputation for being able to suffer from various diseases. In addition, these insurance companies also take over in many cases the cost of routine check-ups and vaccinations; and teeth cleaning.
And you only have to do this once a month between €4.85 and €11.90 invest – depending on the insurance provider and insurance package.
Dog School & Training
€10-100 per hour
Attending a puppy or dog school is not compulsory. So this item can be optional.
If you decide to visit a dog school and dog training, the costs are calculated according to the type of lesson and the size of the group.
In general, individual lessons cost more than group lessons. For the latter, the fees begin at €10 an hourindividual training can from €100 an hour costs.
Good to know:
The cost of the puppy school usually start at €25 per hour. The type of teaching is also important here. And of course how often the little mouse visits the puppy school.
Entertainment & Employment
€60 – €120 per month
Your Yorkie naturally wants to be kept busy. Not only his favorite toy is suitable for this – which you will most likely have to replace regularly – but also special dog sports.
For this post, which is made up of other posts, you should between €60 and €120 per month estimate.
Animal boarding care
10-50€ per day
Whether you put your Yorkshire Terrier in a kennel depends on your personal decisionbut also on your time management.
Perhaps you are one of those people who travel a lot for work. Hopefully we don’t have to tell you explicitly that a dog might not be the best «acquisition» here.
If you have nevertheless decided on a Yorkshire Terrier, they will fall for you animal pension further costs. And these are usually set as a daily rate. The costs begin at €10 a dayreach but quickly also 50 € and more.
Conclusion
Including the acquisition costs, you have to one-time payment between €1,135.86 and €1,534.86.
The subsequent «running costs» for your new roommate then add up to a sum between approximately €434.64 and €511.32.
This does not include animal boarding or attending a dog or puppy school. Here the costs depend too much on how long your dog is here «on site».
As already mentioned – please only get a Yorkie if you have the sufficient financial means, to offer him a happy, long, healthy and species-appropriate life.
Because as you now know, the little brat costs one or two euros more per month.
How about you? Do you already have a Yorkshire Terrier as a roommate? And if so, how much does the little brat cost you per month?
And which posts are perhaps not so crucial? We’d love for you to share your tips with us in the comments.