Why the Yorkshire Terrier is Better than the Stabyhoun as a Pet

Last Updated: Apr 09, 2022

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Yorkshire Terrier Versus Stabyhoun: Introduction

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

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

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 Stabyhoun.

Yorkshire Terrier versus Stabyhoun

Yorkshire Terrier versus Stabyhoun: Overview

A very important difference between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Stabyhoun is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Yorkshire Terrier is a tiny-sized dog while the Stabyhoun 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 Stabyhoun belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

Yorkshire Terrier versus Stabyhoun: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Yorkshire Terrier to the Stabyhoun 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 Stabyhoun

Factor Yorkshire Terrier Stabyhoun
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 13 to 14 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 2/5
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 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 4/5
Easy To Train 3/5 5/5
Intelligence 3/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 3/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 5/5
General Health 4/5 5/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 2/5
Weight 4 to 6 pounds 45 to 50 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 2/5
Easygoing 1/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Height 8 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder 19 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 13.5 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 Stabyhoun. 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 Stabyhoun is 85 out of 125.

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

    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 Stabyhoun

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Stabyhoun

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

  • Yorkshire Terriers do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly. However, Stabyhouns get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Yorkshire Terriers adapt well to apartment living. However, Stabyhouns do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • The Similarities Between the Yorkshire Terrier and the Stabyhoun

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

  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Stabyhoun do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Stabyhoun do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Stabyhoun cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Stabyhoun cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Stabyhoun are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Stabyhoun do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Stabyhoun require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Stabyhoun are not prone to gaining weight easily.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Stabyhoun are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Stabyhoun are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Stabyhoun are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Stabyhoun are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Stabyhoun do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Stabyhoun require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Stabyhoun 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 Stabyhoun are very playful.
  • Size Comparison of the Yorkshire Terrier versus Stabyhoun

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

    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 Stabyhoun weighs 45 to 50 pounds when fully grown. The Stabyhoun is 19 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Size of Yorkshire Terrier versus Size of Stabyhoun

    Lifespan of Yorkshire Terrier versus Stabyhoun

    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 Stabyhoun is between 13 to 14 years. The average lifespan of the Stabyhoun is 13.5 years.

    The Stabyhoun live as long as the Yorkshire Terrier.

    Yorkshire Terrier versus Stabyhoun
    Yorkshire Terrier versus Stabyhoun

    Tolerates Being Alone: Yorkshire Terrier versus Stabyhoun

    Yorkshire Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Stabyhouns can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do Yorkshire Terriers shed more than Stabyhouns?

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

    Stabyhouns shed moderately.

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

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

    Stabyhouns are moderately easy to groom.

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

    Yorkshire Terriers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Stabyhouns get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Yorkshire Terriers good family dogs? What about Stabyhouns?

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

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

    Is the Yorkshire Terrier Easier to Train than the Stabyhoun?

    Yorkshire Terriers are fairly easy to train.

    Stabyhouns are very easy to train.

    Which one drools more, the Yorkshire Terrier or the Stabyhoun

    Yorkshire Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Stabyhouns do have a very low tendency to drool.

    How Kid-friendly are Yorkshire Terriers and Stabyhouns?

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

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

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

    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.

    Stabyhouns 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 Stabyhouns?

    Yorkshire Terriers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Stabyhouns bark and howl, but not very much.

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

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

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

    Wanderlust Potential: Yorkshire Terrier vs. Stabyhoun

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

    Stabyhouns 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 Stabyhouns Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Stabyhouns cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

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

    Yorkshire Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Stabyhouns do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Yorkshire Terriers are very good for new dog owners.

    Stabyhouns 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 Stabyhoun. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Yorkshire Terrier to other breeds:

    Yorkshire Terrier versus Cockapoo     Yorkshire Terrier versus Chinese Shar-Pei     Yorkshire Terrier versus Sloughi     Yorkshire Terrier versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog     Yorkshire Terrier versus Cockalier     Yorkshire Terrier versus Great Pyrenees     Yorkshire Terrier versus Mountain Cur     Yorkshire Terrier versus Scottish Terrier     Yorkshire Terrier versus Sheepadoodle     Yorkshire Terrier versus Pug     Yorkshire Terrier versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle     Yorkshire Terrier versus Sussex Spaniel     Yorkshire Terrier versus American Hairless Terrier     Yorkshire Terrier versus Chow Chow     Yorkshire Terrier versus Doberman Pinscher     Yorkshire Terrier versus Shiloh Shepherd     Yorkshire Terrier versus Japanese Spitz     Yorkshire Terrier versus Brussels Griffon     Yorkshire Terrier versus Bich Poo     

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