Oil
Steel blue and tan look deep in oil paint.
Custom Yorkshire Terrier Portraits
Tiny, fearless and fabulous, with a terrier's heart under all that silk.
Upload a photo of your Yorkie to see the portrait.
Shown: an example Oil portrait
Upload a photoPortraits of Yorkshire Terriers
Yorkshire Terriers were developed in the north of England in the 1800s, where mill workers kept them to catch rats. Within a few generations the little ratter had become a fashionable companion, and it never looked back. Yorkies sit at No. 13 on the AKC's 2025 list and remain big-hearted, bossy and brave.
Portrait-wise, a Yorkie is all about the face: dark, bright eyes, small upright ears and the silky blue-and-tan coat that frames it all. Long, flowing coats and short puppy cuts both work, and the portrait follows your photo, so choose the look you love. Because they're so small, the real trick is getting down to their level. Their spunky elegance suits oil and soft pastel beautifully.
Coat & color
Adults are blue and tan or black and tan, with gold on the face. Warm tan details shine in oil, and the silky texture looks lovely in watercolor.Popularity
No. 13 on the AKC’s 2025 most popular breeds list.Top style pick
Oil · Thick oil paint on a flat color.
Photo tips for your Yorkie
01Lie down for this one
Shoot from floor level so the face isn't foreshortened. Small dogs photographed from above look like all head and no body.02Clear the eyes
Tie back a long fringe or take the photo right after grooming. Bright, dark eyes are a Yorkie's whole expression.03Bow or no bow
If a topknot bow is part of their look, try a photo with it and one without. Previews are free, so you can compare.
Styles for a Yorkie
Chosen for the breed's look and personality, best first.
Yorkshire Terrier portrait questions
More answers in the FAQ.
Should I use a photo with a long coat or a short haircut?
Whichever look you'd most like to remember. The portrait follows your photo, so a long, silky coat and a short puppy cut give quite different results, both lovely. Try each with the free preview.
Which portrait style suits a Yorkshire Terrier?
We'd start with Oil: Steel blue and tan look deep in oil paint. Pastel is a close second: A silky coat suits soft, layered strokes on toned paper. You can try every style with your own photo and pick the one that looks most like your Yorkie.
What kind of photo of my Yorkie works best?
A sharp, close photo in soft daylight, taken at your dog's eye level, is the foundation. For a Yorkie specifically: Lie down for this one. Shoot from floor level so the face isn't foreshortened. Small dogs photographed from above look like all head and no body. Clear the eyes. Tie back a long fringe or take the photo right after grooming. Bright, dark eyes are a Yorkie's whole expression.
How much does a custom Yorkshire Terrier portrait cost?
Gallery Canvas from $59, Framed Print from $75, Fine Art Print from $35, Digital Portrait $29. US shipping is free on every order, and every print, framed print and canvas includes the hi-res digital file.