Yorkshire Terrier vs Chihuahua

Make an informed decision by comparing these breeds side by side

Yorkshire Terrier

Yorkshire Terrier

Toy Group

Small but feisty, elegant companion dogs with big personalities

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Chihuahua

Chihuahua

Toy Group

Tiny but mighty dogs with big personalities

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Quick Stats: Yorkshire Terrier

Energy Level

High/10

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Intelligence

/10

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Apartment Living

/10

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Kid Friendly

/10

Quick Stats: Chihuahua

Energy Level

Moderate/10

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Intelligence

/10

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Apartment Living

/10

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Kid Friendly

/10

Overall Comparison

Best Suited For

  • All Types of Homes

!Challenges

  • No Major Challenges

Best Suited For

  • All Types of Homes

!Challenges

  • No Major Challenges
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Basic Information

Breed Group

Toy Group

Breed Group

Toy Group

Size

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Size

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Weight

4-7 pounds

Weight

2-6 pounds

Height

7-8 inches

Height

5-8 inches

Life Expectancy

N/A

Life Expectancy

N/A

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Temperament & Personality

Temperament

BraveFeistyAffectionateIntelligentEnergetic

Temperament

CharmingGracefulSassyAlertDevoted

Family Friendly

N/A

Family Friendly

N/A

Kid Friendly

N/A

Kid Friendly

N/A

Pet Friendly

N/A

Pet Friendly

N/A

Intelligence

N/A

Intelligence

N/A

Care Requirements

Energy Level

High

Energy Level

Moderate

Exercise Needs

N/A

Exercise Needs

N/A

Grooming

N/A

Grooming

N/A

Training

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Training

N/A

Shedding

Very Low

Shedding

Light

Health & Maintenance

Health Concerns

N/A

Health Concerns

N/A

Dietary Needs

N/A

Dietary Needs

N/A

Adaptability

N/A

Adaptability

N/A

Apartment Living

N/A

Apartment Living

N/A

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