Schnoodle vs Yorkshire Terrier

Miscellaneous · Medium vs Toy · Toy

Quick take
  • Schnoodle is the larger breed at 6–75 lbs (males) vs 7 lbs for the Yorkshire Terrier.

Side-by-side traits

TraitSchnoodleYorkshire Terrier
Group
MiscellaneousToy
Size
MediumToy
Origin
USAEngland
Height (male)
10–26"7–8"
Height (female)
10–26"7–8"
Weight (male)
6–75 lbs7 lbs
Weight (female)
6–75 lbs7 lbs
Lifespan
Average expected lifespan.
10–16 years11–15 years
Energy level
Daily activity needs.
High (4/5)High (4/5)
Trainability
How quickly the breed learns commands.
High (4/5)High (4/5)
Intelligence
Problem-solving ability.
Very High (5/5)High (4/5)
Exercise needs
Daily physical activity required.
High (4/5)Moderate (3/5)
Shedding
Lower = less hair around your home.
Very Low (1/5)Very Low (1/5)
Grooming effort
Brushing, bathing, professional grooming.
High (4/5)Very High (5/5)
Drooling
Lower = drier face and furniture.
Very Low (1/5)Very Low (1/5)
Barking
How vocal the breed is.
Moderate (3/5)Very High (5/5)
Good with kids
High (4/5)Moderate (3/5)
Good with other dogs
High (4/5)Moderate (3/5)
Good with strangers
High (4/5)Moderate (3/5)
Protectiveness
Watchdog tendencies.
Moderate (3/5)Moderate (3/5)
Adaptability
Apartment / new environment tolerance.
High (4/5)Very High (5/5)
Coat length
longlong
Hypoallergenic
Lower-shedding, less dander.
YesYes
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About the Schnoodle

The Schnoodle is a playful, smart, family-oriented Schnauzer × Poodle hybrid — comes in mini, standard, and giant. Originally from USA, this medium miscellaneous breed typically weighs 6–75 lbs and lives 10–16 years. Breeders describe them as playful, smart, family-oriented.

About the Yorkshire Terrier

The Yorkshire Terrier is a feisty, brave, tomboyish toy terrier with a glamorous floor-length silk coat. Originally from England, this toy toy breed typically weighs 7 lbs and lives 11–15 years. Breeders describe them as affectionate, sprightly, tomboyish.

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Schnoodle health

Common health concerns reported in this breed:

  • Hip dysplasia
  • Eye disorders
  • Skin conditions

Yorkshire Terrier health

Common health concerns reported in this breed:

  • Patellar luxation
  • Tracheal collapse
  • Liver shunt
  • Dental disease