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Quick Answer. Yorkshire terriers, known as Yorkies, live an average of 12 to 15 years. The small dogs often suffer from health problems including bronchitis, easily upset stomachs, eye infections and tooth decay. They also tend to have spine problems and can easily herniate disks.
I have a case of terminal cuteness.. The Yorkshire terrier, often called the Yorkie, was once a hardy little working dog in the north of England. Bred to hunt vermin, today's Yorkie generally haunts restaurants and chic shops with his owner. Along with the change of scenery, some of that hardiness was lost.