Yorkshire Terrier vs Miniature Golden Retriever
Compare Yorkshire Terriers to Miniature Golden Retrievers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Golden Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
8-9 Inches
15-18 Inches
Weight
4-7 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Golden Retriever
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Unspecified
Origin Year
1865 AD
Unspecified
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Golden Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Golden Retriever
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Golden Retriever
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Golden Retriever
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
11 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Golden Retriever
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
Low
None to Medium
Dander
Low
None to Medium
Drool
None
None
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Golden Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Golden Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Golden Retriever
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Golden Retriever
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Golden Retriever
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Golden Retriever
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Golden Retriever
