Yorkshire Terrier vs Silky Terrier
Compare the Yorkshire Terrier to the Silky Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Yorkshire Terriers and Silky Terriers.
Yorkshire Terrier
Silky Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-9 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
4-7 Pounds
8-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Yorkshire Terrier
Silky Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Australia
Origin Year
1865 AD
1900 AD
Yorkshire Terrier
Silky Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Yorkshire Terrier
Silky Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Silky Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Yorkshire Terrier
Silky Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
11 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Yorkshire Terrier
Silky Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Yorkshire Terrier
Silky Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Yorkshire Terrier
Silky Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Yorkshire Terrier
Silky Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Yorkshire Terrier
Silky Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Yorkshire Terrier
Silky Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Silky Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Yorkshire Terrier
Silky Terrier
