Last Updated: Apr 09, 2022
Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Yorkshire Terrier Versus Akita Chow: Introduction
- Yorkshire Terrier versus Akita Chow: Overview
- Yorkshire Terrier versus Akita Chow: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Akita Chow
- The Similarities Between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Akita Chow
- Size Comparison of the Yorkshire Terrier versus Akita Chow
- Lifespan of Yorkshire Terrier versus Akita Chow
- Tolerates Being Alone: Yorkshire Terrier versus Akita Chow
- Do Yorkshire Terriers shed more than Akita Chows?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Akita Chow?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Akita Chow?
- Are Yorkshire Terriers good family dogs? What about Akita Chows?
- Is the Yorkshire Terrier Easier to Train than the Akita Chow?
- Which one drools more, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Akita Chow
- How Kid-friendly are Yorkshire Terriers and Akita Chows?
- Does the Yorkshire Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Akita Chow?
- Do Yorkshire Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Akita Chows?
- Can Yorkshire Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Akita Chows Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Yorkshire Terrier vs. Akita Chow
- Can Yorkshire Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Akita Chows Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Yorkshire Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Yorkshire Terrier versus Akita Chow. Which One is a Better Pet?
Yorkshire Terrier Versus Akita Chow: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Yorkshire Terrier and the Akita Chow? 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 Akita Chow 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 Akita Chow.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Yorkshire Terrier and the Akita Chow 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 Akita Chow. 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 Akita Chow.
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 Akita Chow.
Yorkshire Terrier versus Akita Chow: Overview
A very important difference between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Akita Chow is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Yorkshire Terrier is a tiny-sized dog while the Akita Chow 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 Akita Chow belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
Yorkshire Terrier versus Akita Chow: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Yorkshire Terrier to the Akita Chow 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 Akita Chow
| Factor | Yorkshire Terrier | Akita Chow |
|---|---|---|
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 10 to 12 years |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| 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 | 1/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 4 to 6 pounds | 88 to 145 pounds |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Height | 8 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder | 23 to 25 inches |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 11.0 years |
| Average Price | $2420 | No Data |
| Price Range | $1600 – $2950 | No Data |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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No Data |
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 Akita Chow. 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 Akita Chow is 55 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Yorkshire Terrier is a better pet than the Akita Chow. So, you should get a Yorkshire Terrier!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Akita Chow
Below is a list of where the Yorkshire Terrier and the Akita Chow are most different:
The Similarities Between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Akita Chow
The Yorkshire Terrier and the Akita Chow are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Yorkshire Terrier and the Akita Chow are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Yorkshire Terrier versus Akita Chow
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Akita Chow.
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 Akita Chow weighs 88 to 145 pounds when fully grown. The Akita Chow is 23 to 25 inches when fully grown.
Lifespan of Yorkshire Terrier versus Akita Chow
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 Akita Chow is between 10 to 12 years . The average lifespan of the Akita Chow is 11.0 years.
The Yorkshire Terrier live longer than the Akita Chow.
Tolerates Being Alone: Yorkshire Terrier versus Akita Chow
Yorkshire Terriers do not like to be left alone.
Akita Chows do not like to be left alone.
Do Yorkshire Terriers shed more than Akita Chows?
Yorkshire Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Akita Chows shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Akita Chow?
Yorkshire Terriers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Akita Chows require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Akita Chow?
Yorkshire Terriers get along fairly well with other dogs.
Akita Chows do not get along well with other dogs.
Are Yorkshire Terriers good family dogs? What about Akita Chows?
Yorkshire Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Akita Chows are not affectionate with family. They are not good family dogs.
Is the Yorkshire Terrier Easier to Train than the Akita Chow?
Yorkshire Terriers are fairly easy to train.
Akita Chows are not easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Akita Chow
Yorkshire Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Akita Chows drool moderately.
How Kid-friendly are Yorkshire Terriers and Akita Chows?
Yorkshire Terriers do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Akita Chows do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Does the Yorkshire Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Akita Chow?
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.
Akita Chows 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 Akita Chows?
Yorkshire Terriers bark and howl, but not very much.
Akita Chows are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Yorkshire Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Akita Chows Tolerate Cold Weather?
Yorkshire Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Akita Chows can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Yorkshire Terrier vs. Akita Chow
Yorkshire Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Akita Chows 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 Akita Chows Tolerate Hot Weather?
Yorkshire Terriers cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Akita Chows cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Is the Yorkshire Terrier Better for Apartment Owners than the Akita Chow?
Yorkshire Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.
Akita Chows do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Akita Chow?
Yorkshire Terriers are very good for new dog owners.
Akita Chows 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 Akita Chow. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Yorkshire Terrier to other breeds:
Yorkshire Terrier versus Estrela Mountain Dog Yorkshire Terrier versus Leonberger Yorkshire Terrier versus American Foxhound Yorkshire Terrier versus Puli Yorkshire Terrier versus Pyredoodle Yorkshire Terrier versus Bearded Collie Yorkshire Terrier versus Morkie Yorkshire Terrier versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Yorkshire Terrier versus Chihuahua Yorkshire Terrier versus Pomsky Yorkshire Terrier versus Lhasapoo Yorkshire Terrier versus Australian Kelpie Yorkshire Terrier versus Samoyed Yorkshire Terrier versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne Yorkshire Terrier versus Papipoo Yorkshire Terrier versus Pomchi Yorkshire Terrier versus Cockapoo
Conclusion: Yorkshire Terrier versus Akita Chow. 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 Akita Chow better suits you and your family.