Australian Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier

Compare the Australian Shepherd to the Yorkshire Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Shepherds and Yorkshire Terriers.

Australian Shepherd vs Yorkshire Terrier
Australian Shepherd
Yorkshire Terrier
Australian Shepherd
Yorkshire Terrier
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General Details
Australian Shepherd
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
18-23 Inches
8-9 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
4-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Australian Shepherd
Yorkshire Terrier
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1840 AD
1865 AD
Temperament
Australian Shepherd
Yorkshire Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
None
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
Australian Shepherd
Yorkshire Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Australian Shepherd
Yorkshire Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Shepherd
Yorkshire Terrier
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Grooming Needs
Australian Shepherd
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Shepherd
Yorkshire Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Australian Shepherd
Yorkshire Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Australian Shepherd
Yorkshire Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Below Average
None
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Above Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
None
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Shepherd
Yorkshire Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Shepherd
Yorkshire Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Distichiasis
Deafness
Collie eye anomaly
Persistent pupillary membrane
Drug sensitivity
Collie nose
Retinal detachment
Patellar luxation
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Portosystemic shunt
Reverse sneezing
Hypoglycemia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Shepherd
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Coat Coloring
Australian Shepherd
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Red
Red
Red Merle
Red Merle
Black and Gold
Black and Gold
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue and Gold
Blue and Gold
Blue and Tan
Blue and Tan
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