Boxer vs Yorkshire Terrier
Compare the Boxer to the Yorkshire Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and Yorkshire Terriers.
Boxer
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
8-9 Inches
Weight
53-70 Pounds
4-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Boxer
Yorkshire Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1894 AD
1865 AD
Boxer
Yorkshire Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boxer
Yorkshire Terrier
Boxer
Yorkshire Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boxer
Yorkshire Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Boxer
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Boxer
Yorkshire Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Boxer
Yorkshire Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boxer
Yorkshire Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boxer
Yorkshire Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Boxer
Yorkshire Terrier
Boxer
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Long
Boxer
Yorkshire Terrier
