Flat-coated Retriever vs Yorkshire Terrier

Compare the Flat-coated Retriever to the Yorkshire Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Flat-coated Retrievers and Yorkshire Terriers.

Yorkshire Terrier vs Flat-Coated Retriever
Yorkshire Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
Yorkshire Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
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General Details
Yorkshire Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-10 Years
Height
8-9 Inches
22-24½ Inches
Weight
4-7 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Yorkshire Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1865 AD
1859 AD
Temperament
Yorkshire Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Personality
Yorkshire Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
Traits
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Yorkshire Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Yorkshire Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
11 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Grooming Needs
Yorkshire Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Yorkshire Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Yorkshire Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Yorkshire Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
None
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Yorkshire Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-10 Years
Health Concerns
Yorkshire Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
Common Health Issues
Patellar luxation
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Portosystemic shunt
Reverse sneezing
Hypoglycemia
Cancer
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Yorkshire Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Yorkshire Terrier
Flat-Coated Retriever
Breed Colors
Black and Gold
Black and Gold
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue and Gold
Blue and Gold
Blue and Tan
Blue and Tan
Black
Black
Liver
Liver
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