Border Collie vs Yorkshire Terrier
Compare the Border Collie to the Yorkshire Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Collies and Yorkshire Terriers.
Border Collie
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
8-9 Inches
Weight
27-45 Pounds
4-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Border Collie
Yorkshire Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1860 AD
1865 AD
Border Collie
Yorkshire Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Border Collie
Yorkshire Terrier
Border Collie
Yorkshire Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Border Collie
Yorkshire Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Border Collie
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Border Collie
Yorkshire Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Border Collie
Yorkshire Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Border Collie
Yorkshire Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Border Collie
Yorkshire Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Border Collie
Yorkshire Terrier
Border Collie
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Border Collie
Yorkshire Terrier
