Estimate only
Lifetime ranges are planning estimates from United States 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 United States — about $2,313 less than a Maltese. Full side-by-side below.
Yorkshire Terrier
toy · ~13.5 yr lifespan
$26,583
total lifetime cost
- Buying
- $1,650
- First-year setup
- $489.75
- Annual recurring
- $1,807
- Expected health costs
- $52.06
Maltese
toy · ~14 yr lifespan
$28,896
total lifetime cost
- Buying
- $2,500
- First-year setup
- $489.75
- Annual recurring
- $1,807
- Expected health costs
- $612
Cost by category
| Category (lifetime) | Yorkshire Terrier | Maltese |
|---|---|---|
| Buying the dog | $1,650 | $2,500 |
| First-year setup | $489.75 | $489.75 |
| Food | $6,926 | $7,182 |
| Routine vet | $4,992 | $5,177 |
| Grooming | $5,184 | $5,376 |
| Insurance | $7,290 | $7,560 |
| health_risk | $52.06 | $612 |
Amber = the cheaper breed in that category. Health costs are probability-weighted from breed-specific conditions.