How Much Do Yorkies Cost at PetSmart?

Updated on September 20, 2026 | Written by Alec Pow
This article was researched using 14 sources. See our methodology and corrections policy.

Current PetSmart Charities Yorkie and Yorkie-mix listings reviewed in September 2026 range from $170 for an adult Yorkie in Louisiana whose profile says vetting and a microchip are included in the current rescue listing to $800 for a Yorkie-mix puppy in California in another current adoption listing.

That is an observed range from current listings, not a fixed PetSmart price. PetSmart does not price Yorkies as retail merchandise. Local shelters and rescues provide the adoptable dogs, manage the adoption process, and usually set the fee, according to PetSmart Charities adoption guidance.

For a prospective Yorkie owner, the useful budget is the adoption fee plus the costs that begin after the dog comes home. The amount can change with age, rescue group, medical work already completed, location, coat care, training, and the supplies the household already owns.

Article Highlights

• Current Yorkie and Yorkie-mix listings reviewed for this update span $170 to $800 (at $30 per hour, earning that amount would take about 0.7 to 3.3 full-time workdays, before taxes) in adoption fees.
• PetSmart does not set one chainwide Yorkie price. The shelter or rescue partner usually sets the adoption fee.
• A PetSmart six-week Puppy or Beginner Training class is currently listed at $149.
• A basic adoption-plus-supplies-plus-training setup can land around $579 to $2,074 before food, grooming, insurance, and veterinary care.
• A Yorkie coat may need trimming every four to six weeks, making grooming one of the breed’s largest recurring service costs.
• Medical inclusions vary by rescue. Some listed fees include spay or neuter, vaccines, dental care, or microchipping, while another rescue may charge one of those items separately.

How Much Do Yorkies Cost at PetSmart?

The current listings show why a single national price would be misleading. Suzani, a seven-year-old Yorkie in Missouri, was listed with a $325 adoption fee. Adelaide, a young Yorkie and Chihuahua mix in Wisconsin, appeared with a $600 listed fee. Those sit between the $170 (about 5.7 hours of work at $30 per hour) adult Yorkie and $800 Yorkie-mix puppy cited in the opening.

Across those four current examples, the difference between the low and high fee is $630. The high fee is about 4.7 times the low fee. That spread is useful because it shows how little value there is in quoting one “PetSmart Yorkie price.” It should not be read as a national average because the four dogs were selected to show current fee variation, not to represent every Yorkie adoption in the United States.

Current listing example	Dog and location	Adoption fee	Pricing note
Tula	Adult Yorkie, Louisiana	$170	Listing says vetting and microchip are included
Suzani	Adult Yorkie, Missouri	$325	Partner rescue sets the adoption terms
Adelaide	Young Yorkie/Chihuahua mix, Wisconsin	$600	Young mixed-breed rescue listing
Bubbles: Cava	Yorkie-mix puppy, California	$800	Puppy listing from a partner rescue

PetSmart Yorkie Adoption

A Yorkie seen through PetSmart is an adoption candidate from a local shelter or rescue partner. PetSmart provides the adoption network and store visibility, while the partner organization manages its adoption process and fee. This distinction matters because there is no PetSmart Yorkie shelf price that applies from one store to another. The amount belongs to the partner’s placement process rather than a PetSmart retail price tier.

The partner model also explains why two Yorkies can carry very different fees. One rescue may place an older dog after medical work has already been completed. Another may have a young dog with different preparation costs before placement. A third may charge less for a senior dog. Breed label, age, medical history, local rescue costs, and the work completed before placement can all change the fee.

That means the search term “Yorkie cost at PetSmart” is best treated as an adoption-price question. Pedigree papers, show quality, and breeder bloodlines do not create a higher PetSmart tier. Those belong to a separate breeder market. A rescue may know that a dog is a Yorkshire Terrier, may list the dog as a Yorkie mix, or may be working from the best breed identification available from its records.

What the Adoption Fee Covers

The fee may cover more than the placement itself. Tula’s $170 (about 5.7 hours of work at $30 per hour) listing says vetting and a microchip are included. That does not mean every $170 adoption includes the same package. It shows why the inclusion list can matter as much as the dollar amount when two rescue fees look far apart. Those inclusions can remove immediate line items that a new owner might otherwise need to price separately after adoption.

Another current Yorkie listing shows the reverse. Koda in Kentucky was listed at $325 plus a $25 microchip fee, with tax also mentioned by the rescue. Koda’s profile says he had already received dental work, neutering, vaccinations, and heartworm testing. A shopper comparing only $325 with another rescue’s fee could miss the extra chip charge or fail to notice that valuable veterinary work is already done.

Before applying, read the individual listing and ask what is included. Look for spay or neuter status, current vaccinations, microchip status, dental work, parasite testing, medication, transport, and any post-adoption requirements. A lower fee can still be a good value, but the buyer’s next bill depends on what remains unfinished.

First-Year Cost After Adoption

The adoption fee is only the first payment. Rover’s current dog-cost research places essential supplies at $260 to $1,125 for a new dog, with an initial veterinary exam around $80 to $180 when one is needed. Its broader cost list also covers vaccines, preventatives, food, toys, grooming supplies, insurance, and other care that can vary sharply by dog and household.

PetSmart currently lists its six-week Puppy Training and Beginner Training classes at $149 per class, subject to store availability and local promotions. Training is optional, but it gives a current PetSmart service price that can be added to a new-owner budget without pretending that every adopter buys it.

A useful setup calculation is adoption plus essential supplies plus one PetSmart class. Using the observed adoption range of $170 to $800, Rover’s $260 to $1,125 supply range, and the $149 class price gives $579 to $2,074. That subtotal excludes food, veterinary care, professional grooming, insurance, licensing, boarding, and emergencies.

For an itemized middle scenario, take a $325 adoption, assume $400 for supplies within Rover’s published range, add the $149 class, and set aside an illustrative $120 for an initial veterinary exam if the adopter wants a new-patient visit. The subtotal is $994. If the rescue already covers a service, do not pay for it twice in the budget.

The Hidden Cost Is Coat Care

Yorkies are small dogs, but their coat can create a recurring service bill that lasts for years. The American Kennel Club says a Yorkshire Terrier should be trimmed every four to six weeks and brushed several times a week, with daily brushing useful for coats that tangle easily. Its Yorkie grooming guidance also separates the heavier work of a show coat from the simpler maintenance of a pet trim.

PetSmart does not publish one nationwide Yorkie grooming price. Its grooming price guidance says base package prices depend on breed, coat condition, and service length. This is why an old flat statement such as “PetSmart grooming starts at $40” is not a reliable national answer for a Yorkie today.

The current professional pet grooming cost research on ThePricer found a $65 median lowest advertised dog groom across a large 2026 shop dataset. That is a market benchmark, not a PetSmart quote. At one groom every six weeks, nine sessions at $65 total about $585 per year. At one every four weeks, thirteen sessions total about $845. Coat condition, haircut scope, location, and add-ons can move the real bill higher.

PetSmart Services After Adoption

PetSmart can remain useful after the adoption without being the seller of the dog. Training has a clear current price, while grooming needs a store-level quote. Veterinary care is provided through several models rather than one chainwide PetSmart clinic system.

PetSmart lists independently operated PetSmart Veterinary Services hospitals, Banfield Pet Hospital locations, ShotVet pop-up clinics, and other partner clinics in its current veterinary care directory.

That structure matters for cost comparisons. A veterinary price from one provider should not be presented as a PetSmart national vet fee. The same rule applies to grooming because the appointment quote depends on the dog and store. A Yorkie owner can still bundle errands around one retailer, but the services come from different operating models and do not create one all-inclusive ownership package.

Pet insurance is another separate budget choice. Price it from an actual quote after choosing the coverage level rather than folding a generic insurance figure into a PetSmart Yorkie total. The adoption fee covers only the care and services identified by the rescue, so future medical costs still need their own place in the household budget.

Adoption and Breeder Prices

A rescue adoption fee and a breeder puppy price answer different questions. Adoption pays a shelter or rescue partner to place a dog that is already in the welfare system. A breeder price reflects a planned litter, breeding program, parent dogs, health testing, contracts, and other seller choices. PetSmart Charities listings should not be described as a cheaper retail tier for the same product because the route, records, and purpose are different.

This distinction also fixes one of the largest errors in the old article. A “show-ring quality pup with papers” does not sit at the high end of a PetSmart Yorkie price range. If pedigree documentation and conformation prospects matter to a buyer, that person is shopping in the breeder market, not choosing a more expensive PetSmart adoption class.

Readers comparing nearby Yorkie-related options can also review the cost of a teacup Yorkie and the current Yorkie Poo price guide. Those pages cover different markets, so their advertised puppy prices should not be blended into an adoption average. The useful comparison is route against route, with included medical care and long-term ownership costs kept separate.

When PetSmart Adoption Fits

PetSmart’s adoption network can be a practical place to search for a Yorkie, but availability is not guaranteed. A prospective adopter may find an adult purebred Yorkie, a Yorkie mix, a puppy, or no Yorkie at all within a reasonable driving distance. Read the partner rescue’s application and eligibility terms before applying because that organization controls the placement.

The financial question is less about finding the lowest fee and more about matching the fee to what comes with the dog. A $600 rescue fee that includes substantial veterinary work can leave fewer immediate medical expenses than a $325 fee with separate charges. A lower-cost adult dog may also have very different training, dental, or medication needs from a puppy.

Makes sense if

• You are open to the age, mix, and history of the Yorkies currently available.
• You want to adopt through a shelter or rescue rather than buy from a breeder.
• You can budget beyond the adoption fee for grooming, food, vet care, and supplies.
• You are willing to follow the partner rescue’s application process.

Does not make sense if

• You need a puppy from a documented pedigree with breeder registration records.
• You expect every PetSmart location to have Yorkies available.
• You are choosing only by the lowest listed fee without checking medical inclusions.
• The recurring grooming and veterinary budget would be difficult to maintain.

What we verified

• Checked PetSmart’s current adoption entry point for online pet search and store adoption access.
• Confirmed the Yorkshire Terrier ranked No. 13 in the AKC’s 2025 breed registration ranking, rather than the outdated Top 10 claim in the former article.
• Cross-referenced current dog insurance coverage guidance, including the distinction between accident-and-illness insurance and routine wellness care.

Answers to Common Questions

Does PetSmart sell Yorkie puppies?

No. PetSmart locations work with shelters and rescue groups that make dogs available for adoption. The partner organization manages the placement and usually sets the fee.

How much is a Yorkie at PetSmart?

Current Yorkie and Yorkie-mix listings reviewed for this update range from $170 to $800. Availability and fees change by rescue, dog, age, location, and included care.

What does a Yorkie adoption fee include?

It depends on the rescue. A fee may include spay or neuter surgery, vaccines, testing, dental care, grooming, or a microchip. Another rescue may bill one of those items separately.

Can I get a purebred Yorkie through PetSmart Charities?

Yes, purebred Yorkshire Terriers can appear in partner rescue listings, but availability changes. Some dogs are listed as Yorkie mixes, and rescue breed identification may rely on available records and appearance.

How much should I budget before bringing a Yorkie home?

A basic adoption, essential-supplies, and one-training-class subtotal modeled from current figures comes to about $579 to $2,074. Food, grooming, veterinary care, insurance, licensing, and emergencies are separate.