Papillon vs Yorkshire Terrier

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

Papillon vs Yorkshire Terrier
Papillon
Yorkshire Terrier
Papillon
Yorkshire Terrier
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General Details
Papillon
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
8-9 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
4-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Papillon
Yorkshire Terrier
Origin Country
France
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
1865 AD
Temperament
Papillon
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
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Papillon
Yorkshire Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Papillon
Yorkshire Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Papillon
Yorkshire Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Papillon
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Papillon
Yorkshire Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Papillon
Yorkshire Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Papillon
Yorkshire Terrier
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Below Average
None
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
None
Guarding
None
None
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Papillon
Yorkshire Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Papillon
Yorkshire Terrier
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Open fontanel
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Seizures
Hypoglycemia
Deafness
Thrombopathia
Sensitivity to anesthesia
Intervertebral disc disease
Black hair follicular dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Portosystemic shunt
Reverse sneezing
Hypoglycemia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Papillon
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Long
Long
Coat Coloring
Papillon
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Colors
Red
White
Black and Gold
Black and Tan
Blue and Gold
Blue and Tan
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