Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier
Compare Staffordshire Bull Terriers to Yorkshire Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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
24-38 Pounds
4-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1935 AD
1865 AD
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Energy Level
Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
Very High
Low
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Long
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
