Whippet vs Yorkshire Terrier
Compare the Whippet to the Yorkshire Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Whippets and Yorkshire Terriers.
Whippet
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
8-9 Inches
Weight
20-40 Pounds
4-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Whippet
Yorkshire Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1610 AD
1865 AD
Whippet
Yorkshire Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Whippet
Yorkshire Terrier
Whippet
Yorkshire Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Whippet
Yorkshire Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Whippet
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium to High
Low
Drool
None
None
Whippet
Yorkshire Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Whippet
Yorkshire Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Whippet
Yorkshire Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Whippet
Yorkshire Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Whippet
Yorkshire Terrier
Whippet
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Long
Whippet
Yorkshire Terrier
