The Yorkshire terrier is a healthy breed with an average lifespan of 11-15 years per the breed standards devised by the American Kennel Club and other prominent clubs. However, some Yorkies live a little or much longer than the estimated time.
Bonny, has the reputation of being the oldest Yorkie living for 28 long years as per the 2011-records. Her owners had her since she was 3, and 15 years had passed. They had reported that she was healthy and even went for two walks a day.