German Pinscher vs Yorkshire Terrier
Compare the German Pinscher to the Yorkshire Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Pinschers and Yorkshire Terriers.
German Pinscher
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16-19 Inches
8-9 Inches
Weight
25-35 Pounds
4-7 Pounds
Intelligence
German Pinscher
Yorkshire Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1879 AD
1865 AD
German Pinscher
Yorkshire Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Pinscher
Yorkshire Terrier
German Pinscher
Yorkshire Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
German Pinscher
Yorkshire Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
High
Low
German Pinscher
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
None
German Pinscher
Yorkshire Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
German Pinscher
Yorkshire Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
German Pinscher
Yorkshire Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Pinscher
Yorkshire Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
German Pinscher
Yorkshire Terrier
German Pinscher
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Long
German Pinscher
Yorkshire Terrier
