Yorkshire Terrier
VS
Dutch Schapendoes
Yorkshire Terrier vs Dutch Schapendoes
Compare Yorkshire Terrier and Dutch Schapendoes side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Yorkshire Terrier
Dutch Schapendoes
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
20 – 25 cm
40 – 50 cm
Weight
3 – 4 kg
12 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 16 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
2/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Yorkshire Terrier
Super smart
Easy to train
Tiny
Dutch Schapendoes
Great with kids
Low grooming
Medium
Summary
About Yorkshire Terrier
The Yorkshire Terrier is a tiny, confident toy dog originally bred as a rat catcher in northern England. It has a fine, silky coat needing regular grooming, is lively, intelligent and often vocal. Yorkies bond closely with their families, need daily activity, and can live a long, active life.
About Dutch Schapendoes
The Dutch Schapendoes is a medium, shaggy-coated Dutch herding dog, lively and agile with a bouncy gait. Cheerful, people-oriented and playful, it suits active families. Intelligent but independent, it needs positive training, regular mental exercise and frequent grooming.
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