Maltese vs Yorkshire Terrier

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

Maltese vs Yorkshire Terrier
Maltese
Yorkshire Terrier
Maltese
Yorkshire Terrier
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General Details
Maltese
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-10 Inches
8-9 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
4-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Maltese
Yorkshire Terrier
Origin Country
Malta
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-200 BC
1865 AD
Temperament
Maltese
Yorkshire Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Personality
Maltese
Yorkshire Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Maltese
Yorkshire Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Maltese
Yorkshire Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Maltese
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Maltese
Yorkshire Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Maltese
Yorkshire Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Maltese
Yorkshire Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
None
Chasing
None
None
Follow Commands
None
Below Average
Fighting
None
None
Guarding
None
None
Herding
None
None
Hunting
None
Average
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
None
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
None
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Maltese
Yorkshire Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Maltese
Yorkshire Terrier
Common Health Issues
Patellar luxation
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Portosystemic shunt
Reverse sneezing
Hypoglycemia
Shaker syndrome
Patellar luxation
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Portosystemic shunt
Reverse sneezing
Hypoglycemia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Maltese
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Long
Long
Coat Coloring
Maltese
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Colors
White
Black and Gold
Black and Tan
Blue and Gold
Blue and Tan
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