Compare breeds
Pomeranian vs Yorkshire Terrier
Pomeranian
Long
Yorkshire Terrier
Long
Choose the Pomeranian if you want…
- less time spent grooming
Choose the Yorkshire Terrier if you want…
- a family with children
- less hair around the house
- a quieter companion
Side by side
| Trait | Pomeranian | Yorkshire Terrier |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Toy | Toy |
| Weight | 1.5–3.5 kg (3–8 lb) | 2–3.5 kg (4–8 lb) |
| Height | 18–24 cm (7–9 in) | 18–23 cm (7–9 in) |
| Life span | 12–16 years | 13–16 years |
| Origin | Pomerania (Germany and Poland) | England |
| Energy | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Trainability | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Good with children | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Good with other pets | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Suits a flat | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Shedding | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Grooming needs | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Barking / vocal | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Quick answers
Which lives longer, the Pomeranian or the Yorkshire Terrier?
Their typical life spans are about the same. Pomeranian: 12–16 years; Yorkshire Terrier: 13–16 years.
Is the Pomeranian or the Yorkshire Terrier better with children?
The Yorkshire Terrier scores higher in our profiles (3 vs 2 out of 5). Always supervise young children with any pet.
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