Estimate only
Lifetime ranges are planning estimates from United Kingdom 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 the UK — about £723 less than a Maltese. Full side-by-side below.
Yorkshire Terrier
toy · ~13.5 yr lifespan
£18,994
total lifetime cost
- Buying
- £1,310
- First-year setup
- £385.30
- Annual recurring
- £1,277
- Expected health costs
- £59.50
Maltese
toy · ~14 yr lifespan
£19,717
total lifetime cost
- Buying
- £1,150
- First-year setup
- £385.30
- Annual recurring
- £1,277
- Expected health costs
- £303.88
Cost by category
| Category (lifetime) | Yorkshire Terrier | Maltese |
|---|---|---|
| Buying the dog | £1,310 | £1,150 |
| First-year setup | £385.30 | £385.30 |
| Food | £3,645 | £3,780 |
| Routine vet | £4,361 | £4,522 |
| Grooming | £3,564 | £3,696 |
| Insurance | £5,670 | £5,880 |
| health_risk | £59.50 | £303.88 |
Amber = the cheaper breed in that category. Health costs are probability-weighted from breed-specific conditions.