Estimate only
Lifetime ranges are planning estimates from Canada 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 Canada — about C$1,927 less than a Maltese. Full side-by-side below.
Yorkshire Terrier
toy · ~13.5 yr lifespan
C$22,560
total lifetime cost
- Buying
- C$2,260
- First-year setup
- C$721.50
- Annual recurring
- C$1,442
- Expected health costs
- C$107.10
Maltese
toy · ~14 yr lifespan
C$24,487
total lifetime cost
- Buying
- C$3,000
- First-year setup
- C$721.50
- Annual recurring
- C$1,442
- Expected health costs
- C$573.32
Cost by category
| Category (lifetime) | Yorkshire Terrier | Maltese |
|---|---|---|
| Buying the dog | C$2,260 | C$3,000 |
| First-year setup | C$721.50 | C$721.50 |
| Food | C$4,520 | C$4,687 |
| Routine vet | C$8,147 | C$8,449 |
| Grooming | C$6,804 | C$7,056 |
| health_risk | C$107.10 | C$573.32 |
Amber = the cheaper breed in that category. Health costs are probability-weighted from breed-specific conditions.