Yorkshire Terrier vs Miniature Poodle

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

Yorkshire Terrier vs Miniature Poodle
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Poodle
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General Details
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-15 Years
Height
8-9 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
4-7 Pounds
12-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1865 AD
1700 AD
Temperament
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Personality
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Traits
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
11 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Low to Medium
Grooming Needs
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
None
None
Chasing
None
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
None
None
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
Above Average
None
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-15 Years
Health Concerns
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Common Health Issues
Patellar luxation
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Portosystemic shunt
Reverse sneezing
Hypoglycemia
Addison's disease
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Coat Coloring
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Poodle
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
Apricot
Apricot
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brown
Brown
Cafe Au Lait
Cafe Au Lait
Cream
Cream
Gray
Gray
Red
Red
Silver
Silver
White
White
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