Chow Chow vs Yorkshire Terrier
Compare the Chow Chow to the Yorkshire Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Yorkshire Terriers.
Chow Chow
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
8-9 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
4-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Yorkshire Terrier
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-150 BC
1865 AD
Chow Chow
Yorkshire Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Yorkshire Terrier
Chow Chow
Yorkshire Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Yorkshire Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Chow Chow
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Chow Chow
Yorkshire Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Chow Chow
Yorkshire Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chow Chow
Yorkshire Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Yorkshire Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Chow Chow
Yorkshire Terrier
Chow Chow
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Chow Chow
Yorkshire Terrier
