Yorkshire Terrier vs Peruvian Inca Orchid – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Yorkshire Terrier	Peruvian Inca Orchid
Origins	England	Peru
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	9	226
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Other Names	Yorkie	Perro Sin Pelo de Perú, Inca Hairless Dog, Viringo, Peruvian Inca Orchid Calato
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Toy Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type section.
Breed Recognition	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	No set
Price	$600-$1000	$400-$600

General Appearance - Yorkshire Terrier vs Peruvian Inca Orchid

Size	Small	Small Large Medium
Weight	2-3 kg (4-7 pounds)	Small: 9–18 pounds (4–8 kg) Medium: 18–26 pounds (8–12 kg) Large: 26–55 pounds (12–25 kg)
Avg. Weight	2.5 kg (5.5 pounds)	Small: 13.5 pounds (6 kg) Medium: 22 pounds (10 kg) Large: 40.5 pounds (18.5 kg)
Height	20-23 cm (8-9 inches)	Small: 10–16 inches (25–40 cm) Medium: 16–20 inches (40–50 cm) Large: 20–26 inches (50–65 cm)
Avg. Height	21.5 cm (8.5 inches)	Small: 13 inches (32.5 cm) Medium: 18 inches (45 cm) Large: 23 inches (57.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Yorkshire Terrier vs Peruvian Inca Orchid

Coat	Fine	Hairless
Colors	Gold Blue Tan Black	Black Brown Pink Gray Tan White
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Effortless: The Peruvian Inca Orchid requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Yorkshire Terriers shed none to minimal.	Peruvian Inca Orchids shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Yorkshire Terrier vs Peruvian Inca Orchid

Temperament	Alert Energetic Intelligent Playful Courageous Independent Loyal	Affectionate Intelligent Noble Alert Lively Protective Agile
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Yorkshire Terrier's has great intelligence.	Average: Peruvian Inca Orchid's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Yorkshire Terriers are quite easy to train.	Peruvian Inca Orchids are very easy to train.
Playfulness	Yorkshire Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Peruvian Inca Orchids are not the most playful dog breed.
Sensitivity Level	Yorkshire Terriers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Peruvian Inca Orchids don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Yorkshire Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Peruvian Inca Orchids are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Yorkshire Terriers need a lot of social interaction.	Peruvian Inca Orchids need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	High: The Yorkshire Terrier is a very vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Peruvian Inca Orchid rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Yorkshire Terriers are good watchdogs.	Peruvian Inca Orchids are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Yorkshire Terriers strongly protect their territory.	Peruvian Inca Orchids strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Yorkshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Peruvian Inca Orchid has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Yorkshire Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Peruvian Inca Orchids have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Yorkshire Terriers have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the Peruvian Inca Orchid is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Yorkshire Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Peruvian Inca Orchids have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Yorkshire Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Peruvian Inca Orchids are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Yorkshire Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Peruvian Inca Orchids adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Yorkshire Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Peruvian Inca Orchids 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.

Good With - Yorkshire Terrier vs Peruvian Inca Orchid

Stranger Friendly	Yorkshire Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.	Peruvian Inca Orchids are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Yorkshire Terriers are not kid-friendly dogs.	Peruvian Inca Orchids are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Yorkshire Terriers are cat-friendly dogs.	Peruvian Inca Orchids are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Yorkshire Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Peruvian Inca Orchids are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Yorkshire Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Peruvian Inca Orchid is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Yorkshire Terriers are not recommended for elderly people.	Peruvian Inca Orchids are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Yorkshire Terriers are usually friendly towards other pets.	Peruvian Inca Orchids are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Yorkshire Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Peruvian Inca Orchids 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.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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.
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.
Boat Dog	Not really Yorkshire Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Peruvian Inca Orchid 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.

Health Factors - Yorkshire Terrier vs Peruvian Inca Orchid

Health Issues	Yorkshire Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Peruvian Inca Orchid is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Collapsed Trachea Hypoglycemia Patellar Luxation Portosystemic Liver Shunt Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Reverse Sneezing	Dry Skin Irritable Bowel Disease (ibd) Skin Allergies Skin Infections Skin Irritation Sunburn
Life Expectancy	12-16 years	11-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes
Energy Level	Yorkshire Terriers are high energy dogs.	Peruvian Inca Orchids have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Yorkshire Terriers exercise need is very minimal.	Peruvian Inca Orchids have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Yorkshire Terriers don't need too much sleep.	Peruvian Inca Orchids sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 3/4 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Yorkshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Peruvian Inca Orchid has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Yorkshire Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Peruvian Inca Orchid is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Yorkshire Terrier vs Peruvian Inca Orchid

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	4-6 puppies	3-5 puppies
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