Siberian Husky vs Yorkshire Terrier
Compare Siberian Huskies to Yorkshire Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Siberian Husky
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
20-23 Inches
8-9 Inches
Weight
35-60 Pounds
4-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Siberian Husky
Yorkshire Terrier
Origin Country
Russia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
900 AD
1865 AD
Siberian Husky
Yorkshire Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Siberian Husky
Yorkshire Terrier
Siberian Husky
Yorkshire Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
-70-65 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Siberian Husky
Yorkshire Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low
Siberian Husky
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
High
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Siberian Husky
Yorkshire Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Siberian Husky
Yorkshire Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Siberian Husky
Yorkshire Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Siberian Husky
Yorkshire Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Siberian Husky
Yorkshire Terrier
Siberian Husky
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Siberian Husky
Yorkshire Terrier
