Yorkshire Terrier vs Dogo Argentino
Compare the Yorkshire Terrier to the Dogo Argentino. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Yorkshire Terriers and Dogo Argentinos.
Yorkshire Terrier
Dogo Argentino
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
8-9 Inches
24-30 Inches
Weight
4-7 Pounds
75-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Yorkshire Terrier
Dogo Argentino
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Argentina
Origin Year
1865 AD
1928 AD
Yorkshire Terrier
Dogo Argentino
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Yorkshire Terrier
Dogo Argentino
Yorkshire Terrier
Dogo Argentino
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Yorkshire Terrier
Dogo Argentino
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
11 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Low
Very High
Yorkshire Terrier
Dogo Argentino
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Yorkshire Terrier
Dogo Argentino
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Yorkshire Terrier
Dogo Argentino
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Yorkshire Terrier
Dogo Argentino
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Yorkshire Terrier
Dogo Argentino
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Yorkshire Terrier
Dogo Argentino
Yorkshire Terrier
Dogo Argentino
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Yorkshire Terrier
Dogo Argentino
