Bolognese dog vs Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Bolognese dog	Silky Terrier	Yorkshire Terrier
Origins	Italy	Australia	England
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	288	106	9
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Other Names	Bichon Bolognese, Bolognese Toy Dog	Sydney Silky, Australian Silky Terrier	Yorkie
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Toy Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Toy Terriers section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Foundation Stock Service Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Club Espanol De Terriers	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	$1200-$1400	$600-$800	$600-$1000

General Appearance - Bolognese dog vs Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier

Size	Small	Small	Small
Weight	4.5-9 pounds (2.5-4 kg)	8-11 pounds (4-5 kg)	2-3 kg (4-7 pounds)
Avg. Weight	6.75 pounds (3.25 kg)	9.5 pounds (4.5 kg)	2.5 kg (5.5 pounds)
Height	Males: 10.5-12 inches (27-30 cm), Female: 10-11 inches (25-28 cm)	9-10 inches (23-25 cm)	20-23 cm (8-9 inches)
Avg. Height	Males: 11.25 inches (28.5 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	9.5 inches (24 cm)	21.5 cm (8.5 inches)

Hair & Care - Bolognese dog vs Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier

Coat	Curly Silky	Silky Straight Glossy	Fine
Colors	Pure white	Blue Fawn Platinum Tricolor Tan Cream Gray Silver Black	Gold Blue Tan Black
Grooming	Average: The Bolognese dog requires average grooming effort.	Advanced: The Silky Terrier requires a lot of grooming.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Bolognese dogs shed none to minimal.	Silky Terriers shed none to minimal.	Yorkshire Terriers shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Bolognese dog vs Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier

Temperament	Loyal Playful Easygoing Earnest Willing Intelligent Devoted Serene Active Calm Faithful	Alert Inquisitive Quick Intelligent Friendly Joyful Responsive	Alert Energetic Intelligent Playful Courageous Independent Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Bolognese dog's has great intelligence.	Smart: Silky Terrier's has great intelligence.	Smart: Yorkshire Terrier's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Bolognese dogs are easy to train.	Silky Terriers are easy to train.	Yorkshire Terriers are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Bolognese dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Silky Terrier is a playful breed.	Yorkshire Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Bolognese dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Yorkshire Terriers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Bolognese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Silky Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Yorkshire Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Bolognese dogs need a lot of social interaction.	Silky Terriers are a social breed.	Yorkshire Terriers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average to high: The Bolognese dog is a vocal breed.	Average: The Silky Terrier barks occasionally.	High: The Yorkshire Terrier is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Bolognese dogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Silky Terriers are average watchdogs.	Yorkshire Terriers are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Bolognese dogs strongly protect their territory.	Silky Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Yorkshire Terriers strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Bolognese dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Silky Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Yorkshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Bolognese dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Silky Terriers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Yorkshire Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Bolognese dogs are not the biggest explorers.	Silky Terriers have average wanderlust potential.	Yorkshire Terriers have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Bolognese dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Silky Terriers have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Yorkshire Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Bolognese dogs are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Silky Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Yorkshire Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Bolognese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Silky Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Yorkshire Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Bolognese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Silky Terriers do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Yorkshire Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Bolognese dog vs Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier

Stranger Friendly	Bolognese dogs are very stranger friendly dogs.	Silky Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.	Yorkshire Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Bolognese dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Silky Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	Yorkshire Terriers are not kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Bolognese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Silky Terriers are average friendly towards cats.	Yorkshire Terriers are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Bolognese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Silky Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Yorkshire Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Bolognese dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Silky Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Yorkshire Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Bolognese dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Silky Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Yorkshire Terriers are not recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Bolognese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Silky Terriers are generally with other pets.	Yorkshire Terriers are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Bolognese dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Silky Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Yorkshire Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Bolognese dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Silky Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Yorkshire Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Bolognese dog vs Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier

Health Issues	The Bolognese dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Silky Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Yorkshire Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Chronic Eye Irritation Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease	Collapsed Trachea Diabetes Epilepsy Legg-perthes Disease	Collapsed Trachea Hypoglycemia Patellar Luxation Portosystemic Liver Shunt Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Reverse Sneezing
Life Expectancy	13-15 years	12-15 years	12-16 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes	Yes
Energy Level	Bolognese dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Silky Terriers have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Yorkshire Terriers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Bolognese dogs exercise need is minimal.	Silky Terriers have an average exercise need.	Yorkshire Terriers exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need	Bolognese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Silky Terriers sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Yorkshire Terriers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 3/4 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Bolognese dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Silky Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Yorkshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Bolognese dog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Silky Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Yorkshire Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Bolognese dog vs Silky Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	2-5 puppies	3-5 puppies	4-6 puppies
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