Yorkshire Terrier
VS
Medium Poodle
Yorkshire Terrier vs Medium Poodle
Compare Yorkshire Terrier and Medium Poodle 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
Medium Poodle
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
20 – 25 cm
34 – 45 cm
Weight
3 – 4 kg
7 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 16 years
13 – 15 years
Child friendly
2/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
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
Medium Poodle
High energy
Super smart
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 Medium Poodle
Medium Poodles are medium‑sized, athletic dogs with a curly, low‑shedding coat that needs regular grooming. Highly intelligent and easy to train, they are lively outside but calm indoors. Affectionate, people‑focused, and versatile, they excel in family life and many dog sports.
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