Tibetan Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier
Compare the Tibetan Terrier to the Yorkshire Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Tibetan Terriers and Yorkshire Terriers.
Tibetan Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
14-16 Inches
8-9 Inches
Weight
20-24 Pounds
4-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Tibetan Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
10 AD
1865 AD
Tibetan Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Tibetan Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Tibetan Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Tibetan Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Tibetan Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
Very High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
None
Tibetan Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Tibetan Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Tibetan Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Tibetan Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Tibetan Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Tibetan Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Silky
Coat Length
Long
Long
Tibetan Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
