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.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Papillon and Yorkshire Terrier are excellent choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both the Papillon and Yorkshire Terrier are child friendly, but the Papillon is a better choice for young children.
- Grooming - The Papillon is easy to groom. The Yorkshire Terrier has very high grooming needs.
- Barking - The Yorkshire Terrier has an above-average tendency to bark, while the Papillon is an average barker.
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| Breed Name | Papillon | Yorkshire Terrier |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | Yes |
| Lifespan | 12-16 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Height | 8-11 in. | 8-9 in. |
| Weight | 4-9 lb | 4-7 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | France | United Kingdom |
| Origin Year | 1500 AD | 1865 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | No |
| Medium Yard | No | No |
| Large Yard | No | No |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 50°F to 80°F | 55°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | Medium |
| Exercise Required | High | Low |
| Top Running Speed | 14 mph | 11 mph |
| Strength | Low | Low |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | High |
| Shedding | None-Low | Low |
| Dander | Low | Low |
| Drool Amount | None | None |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Papillon | Yorkshire Terrier |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | Yes | Yes |
| Family/Pack | No | No |
| Independent | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Very Low |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Very Low |
| Chasing | Below Average | Very Low |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Very Low | Very Low |
| Guarding | Very Low | Very Low |
| Herding | Very Low | Very Low |
| Hunting | Below Average | Average |
| Protection | Very Low | Very Low |
| Remove Vermin | Average | High |
| Sledding | Very Low | Very Low |
| Watch | Average | Average |
| Breed Name | Papillon | Yorkshire Terrier |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-16 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Collapsed Trachea | Yes | Yes |
| Hypoglycemia | Yes | Yes |
| Open Fontanel | Yes | No |
| Patellar Luxation | Yes | Yes |
| Portosystemic Liver Shunt | No | Yes |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Sneezing | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Papillon | Yorkshire Terrier |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Single Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Silky | Yes | Yes |
| Straight | Yes | No |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Long | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black, Brown, & White | Yes | No |
| Black, Red, & White | Yes | No |
| Brown & White | Yes | No |
| Fawn & White | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | No |
| Red, White, & Sable | Yes | No |
| Sable | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | No |
| White & Black | Yes | No |
| White & Lemon | Yes | No |
| White & Liver | Yes | No |
| White & Red | Yes | No |
| White & Sable | Yes | No |
| White & Silver | Yes | No |
| White, Black, & Tan | Yes | No |
| Black & Gold | No | Yes |
| Black & Tan | No | Yes |
| Blue & Gold | No | Yes |
| Blue & Tan | No | Yes |