Yorkshire — breed guide
The big white farm pig itself: even-tempered at enormous scale; shade and mud are non-negotiable.
At a glance
- Group
- farm pig
- Size
- Giant
- Weight
- 230–300 kg (507–661 lb)
- Life span
- 8–12 years
- Coat
- Pink-white with upright ears; sunscreen genuinely required
Living with a Yorkshire
- Moderate energy — a proper walk every day.
- Almost no grooming.
- Light shedding.
- Quick to learn.
- Vocal when there is a reason.
- Good with children.
- Gets along with other dogs.
- Typically lives happily with a cat.
- Not well suited to a flat — space, exercise need or voice works against it.
- Better with previous experience behind you.
- Sensitive to heat; keep summer walks short.
- Average cold tolerance.
Temperament
Calm · Maternal · Massive
Health to watch
- Sunburn
- Heat stress
- Leg soundness
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Did you know
The Yorkshire is "the Mother Breed" — most commercial pigs worldwide carry her blood.
Questions people ask
Is a Yorkshire good with kids?
Generally yes. Yorkshires are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Is a Yorkshire good with cats?
Usually yes. Yorkshires typically settle well with a resident cat — introduce them slowly and give the cat a high perch and a way out of the room.
How much exercise does a Yorkshire need?
A real walk every day, around 30–60 minutes.
Can a Yorkshire handle hot weather?
It is sensitive; avoid the midday heat.
Leash Life keeps a Yorkshire's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.