Yorkshire Terrier vs Kangal Dog
Compare the Yorkshire Terrier to the Kangal Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Yorkshire Terriers and Kangal Dogs.
Yorkshire Terrier
Kangal Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-9 Inches
28-34 Inches
Weight
4-7 Pounds
85-150 Pounds
Intelligence
Yorkshire Terrier
Kangal Dog
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Turkey
Origin Year
1865 AD
700 AD
Yorkshire Terrier
Kangal Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Yorkshire Terrier
Kangal Dog
Yorkshire Terrier
Kangal Dog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Yorkshire Terrier
Kangal Dog
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
11 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low
Very High
Yorkshire Terrier
Kangal Dog
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Yorkshire Terrier
Kangal Dog
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Yorkshire Terrier
Kangal Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Yorkshire Terrier
Kangal Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Yorkshire Terrier
Kangal Dog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Yorkshire Terrier
Kangal Dog
Yorkshire Terrier
Kangal Dog
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Yorkshire Terrier
Kangal Dog
