Yorkshire Terrier vs Catahoula Leopard Dog

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

Yorkshire Terrier vs Catahoula Leopard Dog
Yorkshire Terrier
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Yorkshire Terrier
Catahoula Leopard Dog
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General Details
Yorkshire Terrier
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Height
8-9 Inches
20-26 Inches
Weight
4-7 Pounds
50-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Yorkshire Terrier
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1865 AD
1600 AD
Temperament
Yorkshire Terrier
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Overall Friendliness
Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Below Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Personality
Yorkshire Terrier
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Traits
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Yorkshire Terrier
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
50-100 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Yorkshire Terrier
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Energy Level
Medium
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
11 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Grooming Needs
Yorkshire Terrier
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low to Medium
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Yorkshire Terrier
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Yorkshire Terrier
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Yorkshire Terrier
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Average
Chasing
None
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
None
Average
Herding
None
Above Average
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
None
Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Yorkshire Terrier
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Health Concerns
Yorkshire Terrier
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Common Health Issues
Patellar luxation
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Portosystemic shunt
Reverse sneezing
Hypoglycemia
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Deafness
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Yorkshire Terrier
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Coat Coloring
Yorkshire Terrier
Catahoula Leopard Dog
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
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Blue
Blue
Brindle
Brindle
Brown
Brown
Grey
Grey
Red
Red
Tan
Tan
Tri-Color
Tri-Color
Yellow
Yellow
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