Yorkshire Terrier vs Pomeranian – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Name | Yorkshire Terrier | Pomeranian |
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Origins | ![]() | ![]() ![]() |
Group | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 9 | 22 |
Reviews | 3 | 2 |
Rate |
Other Names | Yorkie | Pom, Pom Pom, Deutsche Spitze, Zwergspitz, Spitz Nain, Spitz Enano, Zwers |
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Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Toy breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy 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 European Spitz 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 | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. 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 Canadian Canine Registry |
Price | $600-$1000 | $600-$800 |
General Appearance - Yorkshire Terrier vs Pomeranian
Size | Small | Small |
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Weight | 2-3 kg (4-7 pounds) | 3-7 pounds (1-3 kg) |
Avg. Weight | 2.5 kg (5.5 pounds) | 5 pounds (2 kg) |
Height | 20-23 cm (8-9 inches) | 7-12 inches (18-30 cm) |
Avg. Height | 21.5 cm (8.5 inches) | 9.5 inches (24 cm) |
Hair & Care - Yorkshire Terrier vs Pomeranian
Coat | Fine | Fluffy |
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Colors | Gold Blue Tan Black | Blue Gray Red Tan Brown Orange White Black |
Grooming | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Average: The Pomeranian requires average grooming effort. |
Shedding Level | Yorkshire Terriers shed none to minimal. | Pomeranians shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Yorkshire Terrier vs Pomeranian
Temperament | Alert Energetic Intelligent Playful Courageous Independent Loyal | Active Friendly Lively Sociable Extroverted Intelligent Playful Attentive Docile Trainable |
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Intelligent Rank | Smart: Yorkshire Terrier's has great intelligence. | Very smart: Pomeranian is an excellent dog breed. |
Trainability | Yorkshire Terriers are quite easy to train. | Pomeranians are easy to train. |
Playfulness | Yorkshire Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Pomeranians, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
Sensitivity Level | Yorkshire Terriers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level | Yorkshire Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Pomeranians are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs | Yorkshire Terriers need a lot of social interaction. | Pomeranians need a lot of social interaction. |
Barking | High: The Yorkshire Terrier is a very vocal breed. | Average to high: The Pomeranian is a vocal breed. |
Watchdog Ability | Yorkshire Terriers are good watchdogs. | Pomeranians are average watchdogs. |
Territorial | Yorkshire Terriers strongly protect their territory. | Pomeranians strongly protect their territory. |
Biting Potential |
Low The Yorkshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Pomeranian has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness | Yorkshire Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Pomeranians have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam | Yorkshire Terriers have average wanderlust potential. | Pomeranians are not the biggest explorers. |
Prey Drive | Yorkshire Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Pomeranians have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
Apartment Friendly | Yorkshire Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Pomeranians are very apartment-friendly dogs. |
Adaptability | Yorkshire Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Pomeranians adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all 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. | Pomeranians 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 Pomeranian
Stranger Friendly | Yorkshire Terriers are average friendly towards strangers. | Pomeranians are not the most stranger friendly dogs. |
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Child Friendly | Yorkshire Terriers are not kid-friendly dogs. | Pomeranians are not the most kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly | Yorkshire Terriers are cat-friendly dogs. | Pomeranians are very cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly | Yorkshire Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Pomeranians are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Office Friendly |
No Yorkshire Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Pomeranian is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly | Yorkshire Terriers are not recommended for elderly people. | Pomeranians are not the best breed for elderly people. |
Pet Friendly | Yorkshire Terriers are usually friendly towards other pets. | Pomeranians are one of the friendliest dog breeds. |
Good For First Time Owners |
No Yorkshire Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Pomeranians are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
Therapy Dog |
Yes This breed makes a perfect 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. |
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 Pomeranian 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 Pomeranian
Health Issues | Yorkshire Terriers are commonly healthy dogs. | The Pomeranian is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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Health Problems | Collapsed Trachea Hypoglycemia Patellar Luxation Portosystemic Liver Shunt Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Reverse Sneezing | Allergies Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Dry Eye Epilepsy Heat Intolerance Heatstroke Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Seizures |
Life Expectancy | 12-16 years | 12-16 years |
Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
Energy Level | Yorkshire Terriers are high energy dogs. | Pomeranians 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. | Pomeranians exercise need is minimal. |
Sleeping Need | Yorkshire Terriers don't need too much sleep. | Pomeranians 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. | Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Weight Gain Potential | Low to Average. | Average to High. |
Weather & Climate | Prefers average to warm weather conditions |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pomeranian can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Stinkiness |
Medium The Yorkshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Pomeranian has an average chance of bad smell. |
Drooling tendency | The Yorkshire Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Pomeranian is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Yorkshire Terrier vs Pomeranian
Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
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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 | 2-5 puppies |
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