Yorkshire Terrier vs American Bulldog

Compare the Yorkshire Terrier to the American Bulldog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Yorkshire Terriers and American Bulldogs.

Yorkshire Terrier vs American Bulldog
Yorkshire Terrier
American Bulldog
Yorkshire Terrier
American Bulldog
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General Details
Yorkshire Terrier
American Bulldog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Height
8-9 Inches
20-28 Inches
Weight
4-7 Pounds
60-120 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Below Average
History
Yorkshire Terrier
American Bulldog
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1865 AD
1700 AD
Temperament
Yorkshire Terrier
American Bulldog
Overall Friendliness
Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Personality
Yorkshire Terrier
American Bulldog
Traits
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Living Environment
Yorkshire Terrier
American Bulldog
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Yorkshire Terrier
American Bulldog
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
11 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
Low
Very High
Grooming Needs
Yorkshire Terrier
American Bulldog
Coat Maintenance
High
Low to Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Yorkshire Terrier
American Bulldog
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Yorkshire Terrier
American Bulldog
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Yorkshire Terrier
American Bulldog
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
None
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Yorkshire Terrier
American Bulldog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Health Concerns
Yorkshire Terrier
American Bulldog
Common Health Issues
Patellar luxation
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Portosystemic shunt
Reverse sneezing
Hypoglycemia
Cancer
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Elbow dysplasia
Cherry eye
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Yorkshire Terrier
American Bulldog
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Coat Coloring
Yorkshire Terrier
American Bulldog
Breed Colors
Black and Gold
Black and Gold
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue and Gold
Blue and Gold
Blue and Tan
Blue and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
White
White
White and Black
White and Black
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