Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle

Aloof
Dignified
Independent
Clownish
Happy
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy

Yorkelties are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Afghan Retrievers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Yorkshire Terrier, Shetland Sheepdog

Afghan Hound and Golden Retriever

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown
White

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn

A Yorkeltie can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

An Afghan Retriever can have a litter of 5-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Eye Abnormalities
Epilepsy
Heart Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Retinal Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia

Cataracts
Allergies

Cataracts
Bloat
Histiocytosis

Blood Analysis
Wellness Check
cardiac and hip, blood and eye exams

Eye Examination
Blood Analysis
Complete Physical Examination
Allergy Testing
Hip and Elbow X-rays

Yorkeltie has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Afghan Retriever has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Yorkelties sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Afghan Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Yorkeltie, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Afghan Retriever, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Yorkelties usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Afghan Retrievers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Yorkelties have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Afghan Retrievers require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Ideally, Yorkeltie should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Afghan Retriever should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Yorkeltie is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average cost of an Afghan Retriever is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Yorkeltie is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an Afghan Retriever is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Yorkelties have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Afghan Retrievers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Yorkelties are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Afghan Retrievers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Yorkelties are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Afghan Retrievers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Yorkelties are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Afghan Retrievers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Yorkelties have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Afghan Retrievers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Yorkelties are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Afghan Retrievers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.