Yorkshire Terrier
VS
Japanese Spitz
Yorkshire Terrier vs Japanese Spitz
Compare Yorkshire Terrier and Japanese Spitz 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
Japanese Spitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
20 – 25 cm
29 – 38 cm
Weight
3 – 4 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 16 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
2/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
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
Japanese Spitz
Great with kids
High energy
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 Japanese Spitz
The Japanese Spitz is a small to medium, people‑oriented companion with a pure white double coat that’s easy to maintain with regular brushing. Lively, intelligent, and trainable, it suits apartments with daily exercise. Naturally alert and vocal, it is usually friendly once introduced.
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