Last Updated: Apr 09, 2022
Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Yorkshire Terrier Versus Sloughi: Introduction
- Yorkshire Terrier versus Sloughi: Overview
- Yorkshire Terrier versus Sloughi: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Sloughi
- The Similarities Between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Sloughi
- Size Comparison of the Yorkshire Terrier versus Sloughi
- Lifespan of Yorkshire Terrier versus Sloughi
- Temperament of the Sloughi Versus the Yorkshire Terrier
- The Popularity of Yorkshire Terrier versus Popularity of Sloughi
- Health Problems of Yorkshire Terrier versus Health Problems of Sloughi
- Tolerates Being Alone: Yorkshire Terrier versus Sloughi
- Do Yorkshire Terriers shed more than Sloughis?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Sloughi?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Sloughi?
- Are Yorkshire Terriers good family dogs? What about Sloughis?
- Is the Yorkshire Terrier Easier to Train than the Sloughi?
- Which one drools more, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Sloughi
- How Kid-friendly are Yorkshire Terriers and Sloughis?
- Does the Yorkshire Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Sloughi?
- Do Yorkshire Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Sloughis?
- Can Yorkshire Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Sloughis Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Yorkshire Terrier vs. Sloughi
- Can Yorkshire Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Sloughis Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Yorkshire Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Yorkshire Terrier versus Sloughi. Which One is a Better Pet?
Yorkshire Terrier Versus Sloughi: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Yorkshire Terrier and the Sloughi? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Yorkshire Terrier and the Sloughi better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Sloughi.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Yorkshire Terrier and the Sloughi is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Yorkshire Terrier and for the Sloughi. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Sloughi.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Yorkshire Terrier or the Sloughi.
Yorkshire Terrier versus Sloughi: Overview
A very important difference between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Sloughi is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Yorkshire Terrier is a tiny-sized dog while the Sloughi is a large-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Yorkshire Terrier belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.
On the other hand, the Sloughi belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.
Yorkshire Terrier versus Sloughi: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Yorkshire Terrier to the Sloughi based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Yorkshire Terrier and the Sloughi
Factor | Yorkshire Terrier | Sloughi |
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Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 12 to 16 years |
Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Tolerates Hot Weather | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Kid-Friendly | 2/5 | 5/5 |
Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Easy To Groom | 2/5 | 5/5 |
Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 1/5 |
Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Easy To Train | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Intelligence | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 2/5 |
Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 5/5 |
General Health | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Calmness/ Low Vigor | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 1/5 |
Weight | 4 to 6 pounds | 40 to 63 pounds |
Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Easygoing | 1/5 | 2/5 |
NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 1/5 |
Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Height | 8 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder | 24 to 29 inches tall at the shoulder |
Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 14.0 years |
Average Price | $2420 | No Data |
Price Range | $1600 – $2950 | No Data |
Temperament Score | 83.7 percent | 100.0 percent |
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | ||
Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 9 | 189 |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Yorkshire Terrier in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Sloughi. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the Yorkshire Terrier is 76 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Sloughi is 79 out of 125.
Despite the higher Better-Pet score of the Sloughi, we still believe that the Yorkshire Terrier is a better pet than the Sloughi.
This is because Yorkshire Terriers are much cuter but you cannot put a score on cuteness. If you could put a score on cuteness, then the Yorkshire Terrier will come out on top.
Also, we are biased in favor of the Yorkshire Terrier :-). We are for the Yorkshire Terrier. So get a Yorkshire Terrier!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Sloughi
Below is a list of where the Yorkshire Terrier and the Sloughi are most different:
The Similarities Between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Sloughi
The Yorkshire Terrier and the Sloughi are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Yorkshire Terrier and the Sloughi are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Yorkshire Terrier versus Sloughi
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Sloughi.
The Yorkshire Terrier weighs 4 to 6 pounds when fully grown. The Yorkshire Terrier is 8 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, the Sloughi weighs 40 to 63 pounds when fully grown. The Sloughi is 24 to 29 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Yorkshire Terrier versus Sloughi
The lifespan of the Yorkshire Terrier is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of the Yorkshire Terrier is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of the Sloughi is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of the Sloughi is 14.0 years.
The Sloughi live longer than the Yorkshire Terrier.
Temperament of the Sloughi Versus the Yorkshire Terrier
The Sloughi has a better temperament than the Yorkshire Terrier.
This is because the temperament score for the Sloughi is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Yorkshire Terrier is 83.7 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).
The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.
Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.
The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.
With its temperament score of 83.7 percent, the Yorkshire Terrier has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
With its temperament score of 100.0 percent, the Sloughi has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Yorkshire Terrier and the Sloughi by measuring the temperaments of 43 Yorkshire Terriers and 3 Sloughis.
The Popularity of Yorkshire Terrier versus Popularity of Sloughi
Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).
The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Yorkshire Terrier and the Sloughi over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Yorkshire Terrier is more popular with dog owners than the Sloughi. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Yorkshire Terrier is 9 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Sloughi is 189 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Yorkshire Terrier
Popularity of Sloughi
Year | Yorkshire Terrier Popularity Rank | Sloughi Popularity Rank |
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2013 | 6 | no data |
2014 | 6 | no data |
2015 | 7 | no data |
2016 | 9 | 185.0 |
2017 | 9 | 188.0 |
2018 | 10 | 192.0 |
2019 | 12 | 191.0 |
2020 | 13 | 189.0 |
2021 | 13 | 193.0 |
Health Problems of Yorkshire Terrier versus Health Problems of Sloughi
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.
Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Sloughi are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Yorkshire Terrier is prone to more genetic health problems than the Sloughi.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Yorkshire Terrier than for the Sloughi.
7 health tests are recommended for Yorkshire Terrier while 6 tests are recommended for the Sloughi.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Yorkshire Terriers and in Sloughis.
Yorkshire Terrier Health Problems
Yorkshire Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Yorkshire Terrier puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Yorkshire Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Yorkshire Terrier breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Yorkshire Terriers for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Yorkshire Terriers here.
Sloughi Health Problems
Sloughis are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Sloughi puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Sloughi puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Sloughi breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Sloughis for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Sloughis here.
Tolerates Being Alone: Yorkshire Terrier versus Sloughi
Yorkshire Terriers do not like to be left alone.
Sloughis can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Yorkshire Terriers shed more than Sloughis?
Yorkshire Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Sloughis shed moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Sloughi?
Yorkshire Terriers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Sloughis are very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Sloughi?
Yorkshire Terriers get along fairly well with other dogs.
Sloughis get along very well with other dogs.
Are Yorkshire Terriers good family dogs? What about Sloughis?
Yorkshire Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Sloughis are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Yorkshire Terrier Easier to Train than the Sloughi?
Yorkshire Terriers are fairly easy to train.
Sloughis are fairly easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Sloughi
Yorkshire Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Sloughis do have a very low tendency to drool.
How Kid-friendly are Yorkshire Terriers and Sloughis?
Yorkshire Terriers do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Sloughis get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the Yorkshire Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Sloughi?
Yorkshire Terriers have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Sloughis have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Do Yorkshire Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Sloughis?
Yorkshire Terriers bark and howl, but not very much.
Sloughis are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Yorkshire Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Sloughis Tolerate Cold Weather?
Yorkshire Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Sloughis cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Yorkshire Terrier vs. Sloughi
Yorkshire Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Sloughis have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Yorkshire Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Sloughis Tolerate Hot Weather?
Yorkshire Terriers cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Sloughis can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Is the Yorkshire Terrier Better for Apartment Owners than the Sloughi?
Yorkshire Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.
Sloughis adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Sloughi?
Yorkshire Terriers are very good for new dog owners.
Sloughis are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Yorkshire Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds
You may also be interested in how the Yorkshire Terrier compares to other breeds aside from the Sloughi. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Yorkshire Terrier to other breeds:
Yorkshire Terrier versus Border Terrier Yorkshire Terrier versus Basenji Yorkshire Terrier versus Patterdale Terrier Yorkshire Terrier versus Bich Poo Yorkshire Terrier versus Aussiedoodle Yorkshire Terrier versus Finnish Lapphund Yorkshire Terrier versus Black Mouth Cur Yorkshire Terrier versus Bulldog Yorkshire Terrier versus Mastiff Yorkshire Terrier versus Borzoi Yorkshire Terrier versus Chinook Yorkshire Terrier versus Fila Brasileiro Yorkshire Terrier versus Saint Bernard Yorkshire Terrier versus Pug Yorkshire Terrier versus Cairn Terrier Yorkshire Terrier versus Clumber Spaniel Yorkshire Terrier versus German Wirehaired Pointer Yorkshire Terrier versus Pharaoh Hound Yorkshire Terrier versus Redbone Coonhound Yorkshire Terrier versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Conclusion: Yorkshire Terrier versus Sloughi. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Sloughi better suits you and your family.