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Dachshund

Hound ยท Small

VS

Yorkshire Terrier

Toy ยท Small

Dachshund vs Yorkshire Terrier

Side-by-side comparison of the Dachshund and Yorkshire Terrier โ€” size, temperament, shedding, trainability, cost, and compatibility ratings.

Quick comparison

Best for families

Dachshund

Based on good-with-kids rating

Easier to train

Yorkshire Terrier

Based on trainability rating

Less shedding

Yorkshire Terrier

Based on shedding level

Better for apartments

Dachshund

Based on apartment-friendly rating

Lower maintenance

Dachshund

Based on grooming needs

Longer lifespan

Dachshund

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

TraitDachshundYorkshire Terrier
SizeSmallSmall
Height5โ€“9โ€ณ7โ€“8โ€ณ
Weight11โ€“32 lbs4โ€“7 lbs
Lifespan12โ€“16 yrs11โ€“15 yrs
GroupHoundToy
Coat typeVaries: smooth, longhaired, or wirehairedLong, silky, straight, human-hair-like

Temperament & behavior

TraitDachshundYorkshire Terrier
Energy levelModerateModerate
TrainabilityLowModerate
Barking levelHighVery High

Compatibility

TraitDachshundYorkshire Terrier
Good with kidsModerateLow
Good with dogsModerateModerate
Good with catsModerateModerate
Apartment friendlyVery HighVery High

Care requirements

TraitDachshundYorkshire Terrier
SheddingLowVery Low
Grooming needsLowVery High
Daily exercise30โ€“60 min20โ€“40 min
Daily food0.5โ€“1.5 cups0.25โ€“0.5 cups
Annual cost$1ย 000โ€“$1ย 800$1ย 000โ€“$1ย 800

Temperament

Dachshund

CleverStubbornDevoted

Yorkshire Terrier

AffectionateSprightlyTomboyish

Common health issues

Dachshund

  • Intervertebral disc disease
  • Obesity
  • Patellar luxation
  • Progressive retinal atrophy
  • Cushing's disease

Yorkshire Terrier

  • Patellar luxation
  • Tracheal collapse
  • Portosystemic shunt
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Dental disease

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