Yorkshire Terrier
VS
Whippet
Yorkshire Terrier vs Whippet
Compare Yorkshire Terrier and Whippet 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
Whippet
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
20 – 25 cm
44 – 51 cm
Weight
3 – 4 kg
9 – 19 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 16 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
2/5
3/5
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
2/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Yorkshire Terrier
Super smart
Easy to train
Tiny
Whippet
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 Whippet
Medium sighthound combining racing speed with calm companionship. Sleek, lean and Greyhound‑like, with a short, easy‑care coat but little weather protection. Sensitive, gentle and people‑oriented, it needs kind training, safe chances to sprint, soft warm bedding and a stable, quiet home.
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