Yorkshire Terrier vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

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

Yorkshire Terrier vs Miniature Australian Shepherd
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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General Details
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Height
8-9 Inches
13-18 Inches
Weight
4-7 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1865 AD
1978 AD
Temperament
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Traits
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
Medium
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
11 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
None
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
None
None
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
None
Above Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
None
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Health Concerns
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Patellar luxation
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Portosystemic shunt
Reverse sneezing
Hypoglycemia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Glaucoma
Pediatric cataracts
Drug sensitivity
Retinal dysplasia
Iris coloboma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Yorkshire Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Colors
Black and Gold
Black and Gold
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue and Gold
Blue and Gold
Blue and Tan
Blue and Tan
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Liver
Liver
Red Merle
Red Merle
White and Black
White and Black
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