Italian Greyhound vs Yorkshire Terrier

Compare the Italian Greyhound to the Yorkshire Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Italian Greyhounds and Yorkshire Terriers.

Italian Greyhound vs Yorkshire Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Yorkshire Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Yorkshire Terrier
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General Details
Italian Greyhound
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
8-9 Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
4-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Italian Greyhound
Yorkshire Terrier
Origin Country
Turkey
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-1000 BC
1865 AD
Temperament
Italian Greyhound
Yorkshire Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
Italian Greyhound
Yorkshire Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Italian Greyhound
Yorkshire Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Italian Greyhound
Yorkshire Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Italian Greyhound
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Italian Greyhound
Yorkshire Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Italian Greyhound
Yorkshire Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Italian Greyhound
Yorkshire Terrier
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Above Average
None
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Italian Greyhound
Yorkshire Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Italian Greyhound
Yorkshire Terrier
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Drug sensitivity
Eye problems
Thyroid disorders
Alopecia
Patellar luxation
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Portosystemic shunt
Reverse sneezing
Hypoglycemia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Italian Greyhound
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Long
Coat Coloring
Italian Greyhound
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black and White
Blue
Blue Fawn
Blue Fawn and White
Brindle
Chocolate
Cream
Fawn
Red
Red Fawn
Red Fawn and White
Seal
White
White and Black
White and Blue
White and Fawn
White and Red
White and Seal
Black and Gold
Black and Tan
Blue and Gold
Blue and Tan
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