Bull Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier
Compare the Bull Terrier to the Yorkshire Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bull Terriers and Yorkshire Terriers.
Bull Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
18-21 Inches
8-9 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
4-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Bull Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1862 AD
1865 AD
Bull Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bull Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Bull Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bull Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
Low
Bull Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Bull Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Bull Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bull Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bull Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Bull Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Bull Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Long
Bull Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
