Yorkshire Terrier
VS
Havanese
Yorkshire Terrier vs Havanese
Compare Yorkshire Terrier and Havanese 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
Havanese
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
20 – 25 cm
23 – 27 cm
Weight
3 – 4 kg
4 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 16 years
14 – 17 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
5/5
Shedding
1/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Yorkshire Terrier
Super smart
Easy to train
Tiny
Havanese
Easy to train
Small
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 Havanese
The Havanese is Cuba’s national toy breed, a sturdy, lively companion with a long, silky, low‑shedding coat. Affectionate and people‑oriented, it suits families, apartments or houses. It needs regular grooming, daily walks, play, mental stimulation, and dislikes long periods alone.
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