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Name	Yorkshire Terrier	Yorkipoo	Chorkie
Origins	England	United States	United States
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Yorkie	No data available	Yorkie-Chi Yorkiehuahua Chia-Yorkie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed	Cross Breed

Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkipoo or Chorkie? Which is the smallest dog, Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkipoo or Chorkie?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkipoo or Yorkipoo? Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie weight comparison:	2-3 kg (4-7 pounds)	4-15 pounds (2-7 kg)	8-15 pounds (4-7 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	2.5 kg (5.5 pounds)	10.5 pounds (5 kg)	11.5 pounds (5.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkipoo or Chorkie? Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie height comparison:	20-23 cm (8-9 inches)	7-8 inches (18-20 cm)	6-9 inches (15-23 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	21.5 cm (8.5 inches)	7.5 inches (19 cm)	7.5 inches (19 cm)

Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkipoo or Chorkie? Which is more expensive?	$600-$1000	$500-$1000	$300-$400
Availability Which is easier to get, Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkipoo or Chorkie?	Very frequent: The Yorkshire Terrier is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Yorkipoo is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Chorkie is easier than average to get.

Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie intelligence:	Smart: The Yorkshire Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Yorkipoo dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie trainability comparison.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Yorkipoo dogs are easy to train. See more.	Chorkie dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkipoo or Chorkie?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Yorkipoo dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Chorkie dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkipoo or Chorkie? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Yorkipoo dogs are average defenders. See more.	Chorkie dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkipoo or Chorkie? Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Independent Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal	Playful Intelligent Affectionate Gentle Companionable	Loving Protective Affectionate Loyal Lively Social Aggressive Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Yorkshire Terrier dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Chorkie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie?	High: Yorkshire Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Yorkipoo dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Chorkie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie social needs comparison:	Yorkshire Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Yorkipoo dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Chorkie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Yorkipoo dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Chorkie dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Yorkipoo 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. See more.	Chorkie dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie playfulness comparison:	Average: Yorkshire Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Yorkipoo is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Chorkies, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie?	A lot: Yorkshire Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Yorkipoo is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Chorkie is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkipoo or Chorkie?	Very house-friendly dog the Yorkshire Terrier breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Yorkipoo breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Chorkie breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Yorkipoo dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Chorkie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkipoo or Chorkie?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Chorkie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkipoo or Chorkie?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Yorkshire Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Yorkipoo bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Chorkie bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Yorkshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Yorkipoo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Chorkie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie mouthiness comparison:	Yorkshire Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Yorkipoo dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Chorkie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie?	Yorkshire Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Yorkipoo is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Chorkies are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie health problems comparison:	Collapsed Trachea Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Portosystemic Liver Shunt Reverse Sneezing Hypoglycemia	Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Epilepsy Portosystemic Liver Shunt Atopic Dermatitis Hyperplastic Dermatosis	Collapsed Trachea Patellar Luxation Hypoglycemia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Yorkshire Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Yorkipoo should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Chorkie should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie lifespan comparison. How long do Yorkshire Terrier, Yorkipoo and Chorkie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-16 years The average lifespan of Yorkshire Terrier: 14 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Yorkipoo: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Chorkie: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkipoo or Chorkie? Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie energy level comparison:	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Yorkipoo dogs are high-energy dogs.	Chorkie dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkipoo or Chorkie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs exercise need is very minimal.	Yorkipoo dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Chorkie dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkipoo or Chorkie?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Yorkipoo dogs don't need too much sleep.	Chorkie dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkipoo or Chorkie?	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 3/4 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Yorkshire Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Yorkipoo has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Chorkie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie coat comparison:	Fine	Curly Silky Soft Straight	Silky
Colors What are the original Yorkshire Terrier, Yorkipoo and Chorkie color?	Black Tan Blue Gold	Black Gray Tan Red Cream White Silver Sable Chocolate Apricot	Black Brown Chocolate
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkipoo or Chorkie? Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Yorkipoo doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Chorkie requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkipoo or Chorkie? Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkipoo or {name3 shedding:	Yorkshire Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Yorkipoo dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Chorkie dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkipoo or Chorkie?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.
Hypoallergenic Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie?	Medium ⏺ The Yorkshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Yorkipoo has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Chorkie has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Yorkshire Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Yorkipoo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Chorkie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Yorkipoo dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Chorkie dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkipoo or Chorkie? Which dog is more friendly?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Yorkipoo dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Chorkie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkipoo or Chorkie?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.	Yorkipoo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Chorkie dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkipoo or Chorkie?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Yorkipoo dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Chorkie dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkipoo or Chorkie?	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Yorkipoo dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Chorkie dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie?	Yes Yorkshire Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Yorkipoo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Chorkie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Yorkshire Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Yorkipoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Chorkie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Yorkshire Terriers are not recommended for elderly people.	Yorkipoos are usually recommended for elderly people.	Chorkies are not recommended for elderly people.

Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkipoo or Chorkie? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie?	Not really Yorkshire Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Yorkipoo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Chorkie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Yorkshire Terrier and Yorkipoo and Chorkie have?	4-6 puppies	3-6 puppies	3-7 puppies
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Yorkshire Terrier vs Yorkipoo vs Chorkie Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Toy breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Toy Terriers section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	Not recognized by any clubs.	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry

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