Papillon vs Yorkie Pom

Compare Papillons to Yorkie Poms. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.

Papillon vs Yorkie Pom
Papillon
Yorkie Pom
Papillon
Yorkie Pom
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General Details
Papillon
Yorkie Pom
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-17 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
6-12 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
3-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Papillon
Yorkie Pom
Origin Country
France
Unspecified
Origin Year
1500 AD
Unspecified
Temperament
Papillon
Yorkie Pom
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Papillon
Yorkie Pom
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Living Environment
Papillon
Yorkie Pom
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Papillon
Yorkie Pom
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Low
Low to Medium
Grooming Needs
Papillon
Yorkie Pom
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
None to Low
Low to Medium
Dander
Low
Low to Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Papillon
Yorkie Pom
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Papillon
Yorkie Pom
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Papillon
Yorkie Pom
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Papillon
Yorkie Pom
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-17 Years
Health Concerns
Papillon
Yorkie Pom
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Open fontanel
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Seizures
Hypoglycemia
Deafness
Thrombopathia
Sensitivity to anesthesia
Intervertebral disc disease
Black hair follicular dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Collapsed trachea
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Papillon
Yorkie Pom
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Wooly
Coat Length
Long
Long
Coat Coloring
Papillon
Yorkie Pom
Breed Colors
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