Yorkshire Terrier vs Hovawart
Compare the Yorkshire Terrier to the Hovawart. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Yorkshire Terriers and Hovawarts.
Yorkshire Terrier
Hovawart
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Height
8-9 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
4-7 Pounds
60-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Yorkshire Terrier
Hovawart
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1865 AD
1210 AD
Yorkshire Terrier
Hovawart
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Yorkshire Terrier
Hovawart
Yorkshire Terrier
Hovawart
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Yorkshire Terrier
Hovawart
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
11 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Yorkshire Terrier
Hovawart
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Yorkshire Terrier
Hovawart
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Yorkshire Terrier
Hovawart
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Yorkshire Terrier
Hovawart
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Yorkshire Terrier
Hovawart
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Yorkshire Terrier
Hovawart
Yorkshire Terrier
Hovawart
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Yorkshire Terrier
Hovawart
