Estimate only
Lifetime ranges are planning estimates from Australia baselines and peer-reviewed breed-health data — your real cost depends on your dog, city and choices. See the methodology.
Yorkshire Terrier vs Maltese: lifetime cost to own
A Yorkshire Terrier works out cheaper over its lifetime in Australia — about A$2,596 less than a Maltese. Full side-by-side below.
Yorkshire Terrier
toy · ~13.5 yr lifespan
A$33,327
total lifetime cost
- Buying
- A$2,500
- First-year setup
- A$802.50
- Annual recurring
- A$2,215
- Expected health costs
- A$119
Maltese
toy · ~14 yr lifespan
A$35,924
total lifetime cost
- Buying
- A$3,500
- First-year setup
- A$802.50
- Annual recurring
- A$2,215
- Expected health costs
- A$607.75
Cost by category
| Category (lifetime) | Yorkshire Terrier | Maltese |
|---|---|---|
| Buying the dog | A$2,500 | A$3,500 |
| First-year setup | A$802.50 | A$802.50 |
| Food | A$4,739 | A$4,914 |
| Routine vet | A$8,319 | A$8,628 |
| Grooming | A$7,128 | A$7,392 |
| Insurance | A$9,720 | A$10,080 |
| health_risk | A$119 | A$607.75 |
Amber = the cheaper breed in that category. Health costs are probability-weighted from breed-specific conditions.