Chihuahua vs Yorkshire Terrier
Both were bred for companionship. Both are small dogs by weight. The Chihuahua has a coat that comes in varieties, needing light to weekly grooming; the Yorkshire Terrier, long hair, needing regular grooming. The Chihuahua sheds some; the Yorkshire Terrier, less than most. The Chihuahua needs lighter exercise; the Yorkshire Terrier, a good daily walk.
Side by side
| Chihuahua | Yorkshire Terrier | |
|---|---|---|
| Bred for | Companionship | Companionship |
| Size | Small | Small |
| Weight | 2 to 7 lb | around 7 lb |
| Coat | By variety: short and smooth or silky and feathered | Long hair |
| Grooming | Light to weekly | Regular brushing, and trims for some coats |
| Shedding | Some | Less than most |
| Exercise | Lighter exercise | A good daily walk |
| Voice | Not in its sources | Not in its sources |
| In license records | 7,499 | 6,480 |
What people name them
The most common names in the pet license records we use.
From pet license records published by New York City, Seattle, Cambridge in Massachusetts, and Allegheny County in Pennsylvania.
General information to help you narrow your choices. Every animal is an individual; meet them first. Check your lease and local rules.
Breed facts: Wikidata and each breed's Wikipedia article, read 2026-10-04. The ratings are ours, from those facts; how we match is on the breed fit quiz.
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