Which is Better between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Boxerdoodle?

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Last Updated: Apr 09, 2022

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Yorkshire Terrier Versus Boxerdoodle: Introduction

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

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

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 Boxerdoodle.

Yorkshire Terrier versus Boxerdoodle

Yorkshire Terrier versus Boxerdoodle: Overview

A very important difference between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Boxerdoodle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Yorkshire Terrier is a tiny-sized dog while the Boxerdoodle is a medium-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 Boxerdoodle belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

Yorkshire Terrier versus Boxerdoodle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Yorkshire Terrier to the Boxerdoodle 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 Boxerdoodle

Factor Yorkshire Terrier Boxerdoodle
Does NOT Drool 5/5 4/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 10 to 12 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 2/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 4/5
Easy To Train 3/5 4/5
Intelligence 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 4/5
General Health 4/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 2/5
Weight 4 to 6 pounds 12 to 70 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 1/5
Easygoing 1/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Height 8 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder 10 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
  • 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
    		•  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 Boxerdoodle. 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 Boxerdoodle is 77 out of 125.

    Despite the higher Better-Pet score of the Boxerdoodle, we still believe that the Yorkshire Terrier is a better pet than the Boxerdoodle.

    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!

    Yorkshire Terrier versus Boxerdoodle

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Boxerdoodle

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

  • Yorkshire Terriers adapt well to apartment living. However, Boxerdoodles do not adapt well to apartment living.

    • The Similarities Between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Boxerdoodle

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

  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Boxerdoodle do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Boxerdoodle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Boxerdoodle cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Boxerdoodle cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Boxerdoodle do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Boxerdoodle are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Boxerdoodle do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Boxerdoodle require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Boxerdoodle are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Boxerdoodle have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Boxerdoodle are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Boxerdoodle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Boxerdoodle are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Boxerdoodle do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Boxerdoodle require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Boxerdoodle have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Boxerdoodle are very playful.

    • Size Comparison of the Yorkshire Terrier versus Boxerdoodle

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

    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 Boxerdoodle weighs 12 to 70 pounds when fully grown. The Boxerdoodle is 10 to 25 inches when fully grown.

    Size of Yorkshire Terrier versus Size of Boxerdoodle

    Lifespan of Yorkshire Terrier versus Boxerdoodle

    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 Boxerdoodle is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of the Boxerdoodle is 11.0 years.

    The Yorkshire Terrier live longer than the Boxerdoodle.

    Yorkshire Terrier versus Boxerdoodle
    Yorkshire Terrier versus Boxerdoodle

    Tolerates Being Alone: Yorkshire Terrier versus Boxerdoodle

    Yorkshire Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Boxerdoodles do not like to be left alone.

    Do Yorkshire Terriers shed more than Boxerdoodles?

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

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

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

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

    Boxerdoodles are moderately easy to groom.

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

    Yorkshire Terriers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Boxerdoodles get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Yorkshire Terriers good family dogs? What about Boxerdoodles?

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

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

    Is the Yorkshire Terrier Easier to Train than the Boxerdoodle?

    Yorkshire Terriers are fairly easy to train.

    Boxerdoodles are very easy to train.

    Which one drools more, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Boxerdoodle

    Yorkshire Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Boxerdoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.

    How Kid-friendly are Yorkshire Terriers and Boxerdoodles?

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

    Boxerdoodles get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

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

    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.

    Boxerdoodles have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Do Yorkshire Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Boxerdoodles?

    Yorkshire Terriers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Boxerdoodles are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

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

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

    Boxerdoodles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Yorkshire Terrier vs. Boxerdoodle

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

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

    Can Yorkshire Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Boxerdoodles Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Boxerdoodles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

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

    Yorkshire Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Boxerdoodles do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Yorkshire Terriers are very good for new dog owners.

    Boxerdoodles 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 Boxerdoodle. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Yorkshire Terrier to other breeds:

    Yorkshire Terrier versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon     Yorkshire Terrier versus Dalmatian     Yorkshire Terrier versus Akbash     Yorkshire Terrier versus Border Collie     Yorkshire Terrier versus Hovawart     Yorkshire Terrier versus Chorkie     Yorkshire Terrier versus Lhasapoo     Yorkshire Terrier versus Mountain Cur     Yorkshire Terrier versus Bulldog     Yorkshire Terrier versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog     Yorkshire Terrier versus Silky Terrier     Yorkshire Terrier versus Samoyed     Yorkshire Terrier versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog     Yorkshire Terrier versus Rhodesian Ridgeback     Yorkshire Terrier versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog     

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