Doberman Pinscher

Working · Large

Yorkshire Terrier

Toy · Small

Doberman Pinscher vs Yorkshire Terrier

Side-by-side comparison of the Doberman Pinscher and Yorkshire Terrier — size, temperament, shedding, trainability, cost, and compatibility ratings.

Quick comparison

Best for families

Doberman Pinscher

Based on good-with-kids rating

Easier to train

Doberman Pinscher

Based on trainability rating

Less shedding

Yorkshire Terrier

Based on shedding level

Better for apartments

Yorkshire Terrier

Based on apartment-friendly rating

Lower maintenance

Doberman Pinscher

Based on grooming needs

Longer lifespan

Yorkshire Terrier

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

Trait	Doberman Pinscher	Yorkshire Terrier
Size	Large	Small
Height	24–28″	7–8″
Weight	60–100 lbs	4–7 lbs
Lifespan	10–12 yrs	11–15 yrs
Group	Working	Toy
Coat type	Short, smooth, close-lying	Long, silky, straight, human-hair-like

Temperament & behavior

Trait	Doberman Pinscher	Yorkshire Terrier
Energy level	High	Moderate
Trainability	Very High	Moderate
Barking level	Moderate	Very High

Compatibility

Trait	Doberman Pinscher	Yorkshire Terrier
Good with kids	High	Low
Good with dogs	Moderate	Moderate
Good with cats	Moderate	Moderate
Apartment friendly	Low	Very High

Care requirements

Trait	Doberman Pinscher	Yorkshire Terrier
Shedding	Low	Very Low
Grooming needs	Very Low	Very High
Daily exercise	60–120 min	20–40 min
Daily food	2.5–3.5 cups	0.25–0.5 cups
Annual cost	$1 500–$2 600	$1 000–$1 800

Temperament