Why you Should Get the Yorkshire Terrier Instead of the Beagle.

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Last Updated: Apr 09, 2022

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Yorkshire Terrier Versus Beagle: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Yorkshire Terrier and the Beagle? 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 Beagle 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 Beagle.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Yorkshire Terrier and the Beagle 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 Beagle. 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 Beagle.

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 Beagle.

Yorkshire Terrier versus Beagle

Yorkshire Terrier versus Beagle: Overview

A very important difference between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Beagle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Yorkshire Terrier is a tiny-sized dog while the Beagle is a small-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 Beagle 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 Beagle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Yorkshire Terrier to the Beagle 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 Beagle

FactorYorkshire TerrierBeagle
Does NOT Drool5/55/5
Life Span12 to 15 years10 to 15 years
Tolerates Being Alone2/51/5
Tolerates Cold Weather2/52/5
Tolerates Hot Weather2/54/5
Kid-Friendly2/55/5
Friendly Toward Strangers2/55/5
Does NOT Shed4/53/5
Easy To Groom2/54/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight4/51/5
Does NOT chew on things4/53/5
Low Prey Drive4/51/5
Dog Friendly3/55/5
Easy To Train3/51/5
Intelligence3/54/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl3/51/5
Tendency NOT to Wander3/51/5
Good For Novice Owners4/53/5
Affectionate With Family4/55/5
General Health4/51/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor2/51/5
Minimal Exercise Needs2/52/5
Weight4 to 6 pounds18 to 30 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living5/54/5
Easygoing1/52/5
NOT Rambunctious1/52/5
Potential For Playfulness5/55/5
Height8 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder
Average Lifespan13.5 years12.5 years
Average Price$2420$1210
Price Range$1600 – $2950$700 – $1500
Temperament Score83.7 percent79.7 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cornell DNA Bank
  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination- Prior to the onset of breeding, recommend evaluations at 1, 3, and 6 Years of Age.
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Advanced Cardiac Evaluation
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Clear By Parentage
  • Eye Examination
  • FACTOR VII Deficiency
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • MLS
  • Patellar Luxation
    • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds95
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds)2772

    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 Beagle. 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 Beagle is 71 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Yorkshire Terrier is a better pet than the Beagle. So, you should get a Yorkshire Terrier!

    Yorkshire Terrier versus Beagle

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Beagle

    Below is a list of where the Yorkshire Terrier and the Beagle are most different:

  • Yorkshire Terriers do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly. However, Beagles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Yorkshire Terriers are not very friendly towards strangers. However, Beagles are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Yorkshire Terriers are not prone to gaining weight easily. However, Beagles gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Yorkshire Terriers have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets. However, Beagles have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Yorkshire Terriers are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds However, Beagles have the tendency to develop certain health problems.

    • The Similarities Between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Beagle

    The Yorkshire Terrier and the Beagle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Yorkshire Terrier and the Beagle are most similar:

  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Beagle do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Beagle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Beagle cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Beagle do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Beagle are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Beagle are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Beagle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Beagle do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Beagle require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Beagle adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Beagle are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Beagle have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Beagle are very playful.

    • Size Comparison of the Yorkshire Terrier versus Beagle

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Beagle.

    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 Beagle weighs 18 to 30 pounds when fully grown. The Beagle is 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Size of Yorkshire Terrier versus Size of Beagle

    Appearance (Colors) of the Yorkshire Terrier and the Beagle

    Yorkshire Terrier Colors

    The Yorkshire Terrier comes in the following beautiful primary colors:

    • Brown / Chocolate
    • Red / Chestnut / Orange
    • Bicolor
    • Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
    • Black
    • Golden
    • Gray / Blue / Silver
    • Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)
    • Apricot / Beige
    • White / Cream
    • Sable

    The Yorkshire Terrier comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:

    • White / Cream
    • Apricot / Beige
    • Black
    • Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
    • Brown / Chocolate
    • Gray / Blue / Silver
    • Red / Chestnut / Orange
    • Golden
    • Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)
    • Sable
    • Bicolor

    Beagle Colors

    The Beagle comes in the following beautiful primary colors:

    • Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)
    • Bicolor
    • Black
    • Brown / Chocolate
    • Red / Chestnut / Orange
    • White / Cream
    • Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
    • Apricot / Beige
    • Brindle

    The Beagle comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:

    • Brown / Chocolate
    • White / Cream
    • Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
    • Black
    • Apricot / Beige
    • Red / Chestnut / Orange
    • Gray / Blue / Silver
    • Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)

    Lifespan of Yorkshire Terrier versus Beagle

    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 Beagle is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of the Beagle is 12.5 years.

    The Yorkshire Terrier live longer than the Beagle.

    Yorkshire Terrier versus Beagle

    Temperament of the Beagle Versus the Yorkshire Terrier

    The Yorkshire Terrier has a better temperament than the Beagle.

    This is because the temperament score for the Yorkshire Terrier is 83.7 percent while the temperament score for the Beagle is 79.7 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 79.7 percent, the Beagle has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Yorkshire Terrier and the Beagle by measuring the temperaments of 43 Yorkshire Terriers and 79 Beagles.

    Price of Yorkshire Terrier versus Price of Beagle

    The average price of the Yorkshire Terrier puppy is $2420. The price of the Yorkshire Terrier typically ranges from $1600 – $2950. However, the price of a Yorkshire Terrier can be as low as $300 and as high as $15000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 957 Yorkshire Terrier puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Beagle puppy is $1210. The price of the Beagle typically ranges from $700 – $1500. However, the price of the Beagle can be as low as $100 and as high as $4500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 1086 Beagle puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Yorkshire Terrier is more expensive than the Beagle.

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    Yorkshire Terrier Beagle
    Average Price $2420 $1210
    Price Range $1600 to $2950 $700 to $1500

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Yorkshire Terrier and Beagle. For different price points, the charts show how many Yorkshire Terrier puppies or how many Beagle puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Yorkshire Terriers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Yorkshire Terriers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Beagles

    A breakdown of the prices of Beagles

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Yorkshire Terrier puppy or the Beagle puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

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    The Intelligence of the Yorkshire Terrier versus the Intelligence of the Beagle

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    Yorkshire Terrier Beagle
    Intelligence Rank 27 out of 130 dog breeds 72 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 15 To 25 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 80 To 100 Repetitions Or More!

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.

    • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Yorkshire Terrier has an obedience intelligence rank of 27 out of 130 dog breeds. The Yorkshire Terrier belongs to the `Above Average Working Dogs` category. This means that Yorkshire Terriers tend to learn new commands after 15 to 25 repetitions.

    The Beagle has an obedience intelligence rank of 72 out of 130 dog breeds. The Beagle belongs to the `Lowest Degree of Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Beagles tend to learn new commands after 80 to 100 repetitions or more!.

    The Yorkshire Terrier is more intelligent than the Beagle.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Yorkshire Terrier versus Popularity of Beagle

    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 Beagle over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Beagle is more popular with dog owners than the Yorkshire Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Beagle is 5 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Yorkshire Terrier is 9 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Yorkshire Terrier

    Popularity of Yorkshire Terrier

    Popularity of Beagle

    Popularity of Beagle

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    Year Yorkshire Terrier Popularity Rank Beagle Popularity Rank
    2013 6 4
    2014 6 5
    2015 7 5
    2016 9 5
    2017 9 6
    2018 10 6
    2019 12 7
    2020 13 7
    2021 13 7

    Health Problems of Yorkshire Terrier versus Health Problems of Beagle

    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 Beagle 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 Beagle is prone to more genetic health problems than the Yorkshire Terrier.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Beagle than for the Yorkshire Terrier.

    7 health tests are recommended for Yorkshire Terrier while 9 tests are recommended for the Beagle.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Yorkshire Terriers and in Beagles.

    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:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cornell DNA Bank
  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination- Prior to the onset of breeding, recommend evaluations at 1, 3, and 6 Years of Age.
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Yorkshire Terriers here.

    Beagle Health Problems

    Beagles are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Beagle 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 Beagle puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Beagle 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 Beagles for:

  • Advanced Cardiac Evaluation
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Clear By Parentage
  • Eye Examination
  • FACTOR VII Deficiency
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • MLS
  • Patellar Luxation

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Beagles here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Yorkshire Terriers and Beagles

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Yorkshire Terrier Breed is Legg-Calve-Perthes problems.

    This is because the Yorkshire Terrier ranks 1 out of 40 dog breeds for Legg-Calve-Perthes problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 321 Yorkshire Terriers, 9 of them had Legg-Calve-Perthes problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Yorkshire Terriers, and how common these diseases are in Yorkshire Terriers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Legg-Calve-Perthes problems: Rank 1 out of 40 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 3 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 23 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 88 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 159 out of 198 Dog Breeds

    • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Beagle Breed is Factor Vii Deficiency problems.

    This is because the Beagle ranks 1 out of 2 dog breeds for Factor Vii Deficiency problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 240 Beagles, 24 of them had Factor Vii Deficiency problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Beagles, and how common these diseases are in Beagles relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Factor Vii Deficiency problems: Rank 1 out of 2 Dog Breeds
  • Musladin-Lueke Syndrome problems: Rank 1 out of 1 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 25 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 53 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 61 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 64 out of 145 Dog Breeds

    • The table below lists the common health problems in Yorkshire Terrier and in Beagle and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Yorkshire Terrier and the Beagle:

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    Disease Yorkshire Terrier Rank Beagle Rank
    Legg-Calve-Perthes problems 1 out of 40 dog breeds Not Common
    Patella problems 3 out of 145 dog breeds 64 out of 145 dog breeds
    Dentition Database problems 23 out of 49 dog breeds Not Common
    Eyes problems 88 out of 182 dog breeds Not Common
    Hips problems 159 out of 198 dog breeds 53 out of 198 dog breeds
    Factor Vii Deficiency problems Not Common 1 out of 2 dog breeds
    Musladin-Lueke Syndrome problems Not Common 1 out of 1 dog breeds
    Thyroid problems Not Common 25 out of 115 dog breeds
    Congenital Cardiac problems Not Common 61 out of 159 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Yorkshire Terrier versus Beagle

    Yorkshire Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Beagles do not like to be left alone.

    Do Yorkshire Terriers shed more than Beagles?

    Yorkshire Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Beagles shed moderately.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Beagle?

    Yorkshire Terriers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Beagles are very easy to groom.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Beagle?

    Yorkshire Terriers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Beagles get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Yorkshire Terriers good family dogs? What about Beagles?

    Yorkshire Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Beagles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Is the Yorkshire Terrier Easier to Train than the Beagle?

    Yorkshire Terriers are fairly easy to train.

    Beagles are not easy to train.

    Which one drools more, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Beagle

    Yorkshire Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Beagles do have a very low tendency to drool.

    How Kid-friendly are Yorkshire Terriers and Beagles?

    Yorkshire Terriers do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

    Beagles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Does the Yorkshire Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Beagle?

    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.

    Beagles 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 Beagles?

    Yorkshire Terriers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Beagles are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Yorkshire Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Beagles Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Yorkshire Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Beagles cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Yorkshire Terrier vs. Beagle

    Yorkshire Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Beagles have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Yorkshire Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Beagles Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Yorkshire Terriers cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Beagles can tolerate hot weather.

    Is the Yorkshire Terrier Better for Apartment Owners than the Beagle?

    Yorkshire Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Beagles adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Beagle?

    Yorkshire Terriers are very good for new dog owners.

    Beagles are OK 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 Beagle. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Yorkshire Terrier to other breeds:

    Yorkshire Terrier versus Basenji     Yorkshire Terrier versus Boykin Spaniel     Yorkshire Terrier versus Miniature Schnauzer     Yorkshire Terrier versus King Shepherd     Yorkshire Terrier versus Cavapoo     Yorkshire Terrier versus Curly-Coated Retriever     Yorkshire Terrier versus Ibizan Hound     Yorkshire Terrier versus Pomchi     Yorkshire Terrier versus Chinese Shar-Pei     Yorkshire Terrier versus Bernese Mountain Dog     Yorkshire Terrier versus Cane Corso     Yorkshire Terrier versus Beaglier     Yorkshire Terrier versus Biewer Terrier     Yorkshire Terrier versus Pomeranian     Yorkshire Terrier versus Australian Kelpie     Yorkshire Terrier versus Chinese Crested     Yorkshire Terrier versus Italian Greyhound     Yorkshire Terrier versus Coton de Tulear     Yorkshire Terrier versus Portuguese Water Dog     Yorkshire Terrier versus Mountain Cur     

    Conclusion: Yorkshire Terrier versus Beagle. 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 Beagle better suits you and your family.