Yorkshire Terrier vs Lancashire Heeler

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

Yorkshire Terrier vs Lancashire Heeler
Yorkshire Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Yorkshire Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
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General Details
Yorkshire Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-9 Inches
10-12 Inches
Weight
4-7 Pounds
13-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Yorkshire Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Origin Country
United Kingdom
East Timor
Origin Year
1865 AD
1800 AD
Temperament
Yorkshire Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Overall Friendliness
Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Below Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
Yorkshire Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Traits
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Needy
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Yorkshire Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Yorkshire Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
11 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Yorkshire Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Yorkshire Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Yorkshire Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Yorkshire Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Average
Chasing
None
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
None
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
None
Above Average
Herding
None
Above Average
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
None
Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Yorkshire Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Yorkshire Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Common Health Issues
Patellar luxation
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Portosystemic shunt
Reverse sneezing
Hypoglycemia
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Collapsed trachea
Reverse sneezing
Lens luxation
Collie eye anomaly
Persistent pupillary membrane
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Yorkshire Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Coat Coloring
Yorkshire Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
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
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