Yorkshire Terrier vs Biewer Terrier

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

Yorkshire Terrier vs Biewer Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Biewer Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Biewer Terrier
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General Details
Yorkshire Terrier
Biewer Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-9 Inches
8-8 Inches
Weight
4-7 Pounds
4-8 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Yorkshire Terrier
Biewer Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1865 AD
1984 AD
Temperament
Yorkshire Terrier
Biewer Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Personality
Yorkshire Terrier
Biewer Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Living Environment
Yorkshire Terrier
Biewer Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Yorkshire Terrier
Biewer Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
11 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Yorkshire Terrier
Biewer Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Yorkshire Terrier
Biewer Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Yorkshire Terrier
Biewer Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Yorkshire Terrier
Biewer Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Average
Chasing
None
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
None
Fighting
None
None
Guarding
None
Average
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Yorkshire Terrier
Biewer Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Yorkshire Terrier
Biewer Terrier
Common Health Issues
Patellar luxation
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Portosystemic shunt
Reverse sneezing
Hypoglycemia
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Collapsed trachea
Hypoglycemia
Sensitive stomach
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Yorkshire Terrier
Biewer Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Long
Coat Coloring
Yorkshire Terrier
Biewer Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and Gold
Black and Tan
Blue and Gold
Blue and Tan
Black, Tan, and White
Blue, Tan, and White
Chocolate, Tan, and White
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