Yorkshire Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier

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

Yorkshire Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
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General Details
Yorkshire Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Maybe
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
8-9 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
4-7 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Yorkshire Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1865 AD
1819 AD
Temperament
Yorkshire Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Below Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
Yorkshire Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Yorkshire Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Yorkshire Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Very High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
11 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Yorkshire Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Yorkshire Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Yorkshire Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Yorkshire Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
None
Average
Chasing
None
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
Above Average
None
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Yorkshire Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Health Concerns
Yorkshire Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Common Health Issues
Patellar luxation
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Portosystemic shunt
Reverse sneezing
Hypoglycemia
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Glaucoma
Deafness
Lens luxation
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Yorkshire Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Rough
Coat Length
Long
Short
Coat Coloring
Yorkshire Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
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
Tri-Color
Tri-Color
White and Black
White and Black
White and Brown
White and Brown
White and Cream
White and Cream
White and Tan
White and Tan
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