Collie vs Yorkshire Terrier
Compare the Collie to the Yorkshire Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Collies and Yorkshire Terriers.
Collie
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
8-9 Inches
Weight
50-80 Pounds
4-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Collie
Yorkshire Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1865 AD
Collie
Yorkshire Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Collie
Yorkshire Terrier
Collie
Yorkshire Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
25-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Collie
Yorkshire Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Collie
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
High to Very High
Low
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Low
None
Collie
Yorkshire Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Collie
Yorkshire Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Collie
Yorkshire Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Collie
Yorkshire Terrier
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-15 Years
Collie
Yorkshire Terrier
Collie
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Coat Length
Long
Long
Collie
Yorkshire Terrier
