Comparison: Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier

Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Chihuahua
Photo: Carlos.ferreira.rejas, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Yorkshire Terrier
Photo: Sciencia58, CC0, source
ChihuahuaYorkshire Terrier
FCI group9. Companion and Toy Dogs3. Terriers
Country of originMexicoUnited Kingdom
CategoryVery small (toy)Very small (toy)
Height at withers15–23 cm18–23 cm
Weight1.5–3 kg2–3.2 kg
Life span12–18 years13–16 years
Recognition features
  • Weighs 1.5-3 kg, apple-shaped head
  • Large erect ears
  • Smooth or long coat in any colour
  • Long silky steel-blue coat with tan points
  • Weighs up to 3.2 kg, erect V-shaped ears
  • Straight coat parted along the back
CoatSmooth or long coat, all colours.Long, silky, straight coat, steel blue with golden tan.
PurposeThe smallest dog breed in the world; from Mexico, likely descended from Toltec and Aztec dogs.Originated in 19th-century Yorkshire as a ratter in textile mills; later a fashionable lap dog.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.