Horgi vs Leonberger vs Yorkshire Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Horgi	Leonberger	Yorkshire Terrier
Origins	Russia Wales	Germany	England
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Group	Designer Dogs	Working Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	568	100	9
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Other Names	Cross between the Corgi and Siberian Husky Corgsky Siborgi	Leo, Gentle Lion, Gentle Giant, Leonbergi	Yorkie
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Toy Terriers section.
Breed Recognition	Not recognized by any clubs.	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. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	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	400-600	$1500-$2000	$600-$1000

General Appearance - Horgi vs Leonberger vs Yorkshire Terrier

Size	Medium	Giant	Small
Weight	20-50 pounds (9-23 kg)	Male: 130-170 pounds (59-77 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)	2-3 kg (4-7 pounds)
Avg. Weight	35 pounds (16 kg)	Male: 150 pounds (68 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)	2.5 kg (5.5 pounds)
Height	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)	Male: 29-31 inches (74-80 cm), Female: 27-29 inches (61-74 cm)	20-23 cm (8-9 inches)
Avg. Height	13.5 inches (34 cm)	Male: 30 inches (77 cm), Female: 28 inches (67.5 cm)	21.5 cm (8.5 inches)

Hair & Care - Horgi vs Leonberger vs Yorkshire Terrier

Coat	Double	Waterproof	Fine
Colors	Black Cream Sable Fawn	Red Sandy Reddish Brown Yellow Mahogany	Gold Blue Tan Black
Grooming	Average: The Horgi requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Leonberger requires average grooming effort.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Horgis shed above average.	Leonbergers are heavy shedders.	Yorkshire Terriers shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Horgi vs Leonberger vs Yorkshire Terrier

Temperament	Playful Energetic Active Companionable	Adaptable Fearless Loyal Companionable Loving Obedient	Alert Energetic Intelligent Playful Courageous Independent Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Horgi's has great intelligence.	Average: Leonberger's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Yorkshire Terrier's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Horgis are easy to train.	Leonbergers are quite easy to train.	Yorkshire Terriers are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Horgi is a playful breed.	The Leonberger is a playful breed.	Yorkshire Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	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	Horgis are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Leonbergers 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	Horgis are a social breed.	Leonbergers need a lot of social interaction.	Yorkshire Terriers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The Horgi barks occasionally.	Low: The Leonberger barks none to minimal.	High: The Yorkshire Terrier is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Horgis are one of the best watchdogs.	Leonbergers are one of the best watchdogs.	Yorkshire Terriers are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Horgis are average defenders.	Leonbergers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Yorkshire Terriers strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Horgi has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Leonberger has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Yorkshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Horgis have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Leonbergers have a higher than 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	Horgis have average wanderlust potential.	Leonbergers tend to escape less than other breeds.	Yorkshire Terriers have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Horgis have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Leonbergers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Yorkshire Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Horgis are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Leonbergers are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Yorkshire Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Horgis don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Leonbergers 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	Horgis 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.	Leonbergers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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 - Horgi vs Leonberger vs Yorkshire Terrier

Stranger Friendly	Horgis are very stranger friendly dogs.	Leonbergers are average friendly towards strangers.	Yorkshire Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Horgis are very kid-friendly dogs.	Leonbergers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Yorkshire Terriers are not kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Horgis are average friendly towards cats.	Leonbergers are average friendly towards cats.	Yorkshire Terriers are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Horgis are dog-friendly dogs.	Leonbergers are dog-friendly dogs.	Yorkshire Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Horgi is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Leonberger is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Yorkshire Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Horgis are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Leonbergers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Yorkshire Terriers are not recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Horgis are generally with other pets.	Leonbergers are generally with other pets.	Yorkshire Terriers are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Horgis are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Leonbergers 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 Horgi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Leonberger 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.	Yes 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 - Horgi vs Leonberger vs Yorkshire Terrier

Health Issues	The Horgi is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Leonbergers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Yorkshire Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Back Issues Hip Dysplasia Degenerative Myelopathy	Addison's Disease Bloat Cancer Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Eosinophilic Panosteitis Hip Dysplasia Inherited Polyneuropathy	Collapsed Trachea Hypoglycemia Patellar Luxation Portosystemic Liver Shunt Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Reverse Sneezing
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	8-10 years	12-16 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes No	No	Yes
Energy Level	Horgis have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Leonbergers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Yorkshire Terriers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Horgis need quite a lot of exercise.	Leonbergers need quite a lot of exercise.	Yorkshire Terriers exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need	Horgis are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Leonbergers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Yorkshire Terriers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	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 to High.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Horgi can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers cold weather The Leonberger can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Low The Horgi has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Leonberger has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Yorkshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Horgi is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Leonberger is an average drooler.	The Yorkshire Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Horgi vs Leonberger 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	3-6 puppies	6-8 puppies	4-6 puppies
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