Silky Terrier vs Yorkipoo: full comparison
| Trait | Silky Terrier | Yorkipoo |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Small | Small |
| Energy level | High | Medium |
| Trainability | Medium | Medium |
| Friendliness | High | High |
| Good with children | Medium | Medium |
| Grooming needs | High | High |
| Shedding | Low | Low |
| Barking | High | High |
| Protectiveness | High | High |
| Adaptability | High | High |
| Typical lifespan | 14 years | 14 years |
| Hypoallergenic | Yes | Yes |
Size and living space
The Silky Terrier is a compact little dog that suits apartments and smaller homes well and needs little floor space. By comparison, the Yorkipoo is a compact little dog that suits apartments and smaller homes well and needs little floor space. Because they are a similar size, neither has a clear space advantage — both will suit the same kind of home.
Exercise and energy needs
The Silky Terrier needs a good deal of daily exercise — long walks, running or vigorous play. The Yorkipoo needs a solid walk or two a day plus some active play. If you have a busy schedule, the lower-energy of the two will be easier to keep satisfied; if you are active and want a dog to keep up, the higher-energy breed is the better match.
Grooming and shedding
The Silky Terrier requires frequent brushing and regular professional trims and drops very little hair. The Yorkipoo requires frequent brushing and regular professional trims and drops very little hair. Both are considered hypoallergenic, so either works well for allergy-conscious homes. Grooming upkeep is similar for both.
Temperament, training and family life
The Silky Terrier picks things up at a fair pace with steady practice, is a vocal breed that sounds the alarm readily and is generally good with children when socialized and supervised. The Yorkipoo picks things up at a fair pace with steady practice, is a vocal breed that sounds the alarm readily and is generally good with children when socialized and supervised. On guarding instinct, Silky Terrier is naturally watchful and protective of its family and home, whereas Yorkipoo is naturally watchful and protective of its family and home.
Which is better for…
- For apartment or apartment living, Yorkipoo has the edge, thanks to its size, quieter nature and more manageable energy.
- For families with young children, Silky Terrier and Yorkipoo are an even match — either can work well.
- For first-time dog owners, Silky Terrier and Yorkipoo are an even match — either can work well.
- For being left alone during the workday, Silky Terrier and Yorkipoo are an even match — either can work well.
- For allergy sufferers, Silky Terrier and Yorkipoo are an even match — either can work well.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Silky Terrier if you want a more energetic partner for sport and adventure.
Choose the Yorkipoo if you want a calmer, lower-energy companion.
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Find your perfect matchFrequently asked questions
- Is the Silky Terrier or the Yorkipoo better for families with children?
- Both the Silky Terrier and the Yorkipoo are considered good with children when properly socialized and supervised.
- Which sheds more, the Silky Terrier or the Yorkipoo?
- The Silky Terrier and Yorkipoo shed a similar amount (low).
- Which is easier to train, the Silky Terrier or the Yorkipoo?
- Both breeds have comparable trainability. Consistency and positive reinforcement work well for each.
- Is Silky Terrier or Yorkipoo bigger?
- Silky Terrier and Yorkipoo are a similar size (Small).
- Which barks more, Silky Terrier or Yorkipoo?
- Both bark a similar amount (high).
- Which is better for apartment living, Silky Terrier or Yorkipoo?
- For apartment or apartment living, Yorkipoo has the edge, thanks to its size, quieter nature and more manageable energy.