Yorkshire Terrier
VS
English Toy Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier vs English Toy Terrier
Compare Yorkshire Terrier and English Toy Terrier 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
English Toy Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
20 – 25 cm
25 – 30 cm
Weight
3 – 4 kg
2 – 4 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 16 years
11 – 13 years
Child friendly
2/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
2/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
1/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Yorkshire Terrier
Super smart
Easy to train
Tiny
English Toy Terrier
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
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 English Toy Terrier
Small, elegant black-and-tan toy terrier with a fine but athletic build and low‑maintenance short coat. Loyal and people-focused, often bonding closely with one person. Lively, intelligent and sensitive, needs daily exercise, mental stimulation and protection from temperature extremes.
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