Sheltie vs Yorkshire Terrier
Compare the Sheltie to the Yorkshire Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shelties and Yorkshire Terriers.
Sheltie
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
8-9 Inches
Weight
11-24 Pounds
4-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Sheltie
Yorkshire Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1909 AD
1865 AD
Sheltie
Yorkshire Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Sheltie
Yorkshire Terrier
Sheltie
Yorkshire Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Sheltie
Yorkshire Terrier
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Low
Sheltie
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
High
Shedding
High to Very High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Sheltie
Yorkshire Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Sheltie
Yorkshire Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Sheltie
Yorkshire Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Sheltie
Yorkshire Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Sheltie
Yorkshire Terrier
Sheltie
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Sheltie
Yorkshire Terrier
