Pomeranian vs Yorkshire Terrier
Compare the Pomeranian to the Yorkshire Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pomeranians and Yorkshire Terriers.
Pomeranian
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
7-12 Inches
8-9 Inches
Weight
3-7 Pounds
4-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Pomeranian
Yorkshire Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
1865 AD
Pomeranian
Yorkshire Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pomeranian
Yorkshire Terrier
Pomeranian
Yorkshire Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pomeranian
Yorkshire Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Pomeranian
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Pomeranian
Yorkshire Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Pomeranian
Yorkshire Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Pomeranian
Yorkshire Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pomeranian
Yorkshire Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Pomeranian
Yorkshire Terrier
Pomeranian
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Silky
Coat Length
Long
Long
Pomeranian
Yorkshire Terrier
