Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Saint Bernard Versus Yorkshire Terrier: Introduction
- Saint Bernard versus Yorkshire Terrier: Overview
- Saint Bernard versus Yorkshire Terrier: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Saint Bernard and the Yorkshire Terrier
- The Similarities Between the Saint Bernard and the Yorkshire Terrier
- Size (Weight and Height) of Saint Bernard versus Yorkshire Terrier
- Lifespan of Saint Bernard versus Yorkshire Terrier
- Temperament of the Saint Bernard Versus the Yorkshire Terrier
- Price of Saint Bernard versus Price of Yorkshire Terrier
- Adopting the Saint Bernard versus Adopting the Yorkshire Terrier
- The Intelligence of the Saint Bernard versus the Intelligence of the Yorkshire Terrier
- The Popularity of Saint Bernard versus Popularity of Yorkshire Terrier
- Health Problems of Saint Bernard versus Health Problems of Yorkshire Terrier
- Tolerates Being Alone: Saint Bernard versus Yorkshire Terrier
- Do Saint Bernards shed more than Yorkshire Terriers?
- Which one drools more, the Saint Bernard or the Yorkshire Terrier
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Saint Bernard or the Yorkshire Terrier?
- Does the Saint Bernard Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Yorkshire Terrier?
- Do Saint Bernards Bark and Howl? What about Yorkshire Terriers?
- Can Saint Bernards Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Yorkshire Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Saint Bernard vs. Yorkshire Terrier
- Can Saint Bernards Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Yorkshire Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Saint Bernard or the Yorkshire Terrier?
- Are Saint Bernards good family dogs? What about Yorkshire Terriers?
- How Kid-friendly are Saint Bernards and Yorkshire Terriers?
- Is the Saint Bernard Easier to Train than the Yorkshire Terrier?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Saint Bernard
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Yorkshire Terrier
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Saint Bernard versus Yorkshire Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?
Saint Bernard Versus Yorkshire Terrier: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Saint Bernard and the Yorkshire Terrier? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Saint Bernard and the Yorkshire Terrier better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Saint Bernard and the Yorkshire Terrier.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Saint Bernard and the Yorkshire Terrier is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Saint Bernard and for the Yorkshire Terrier. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Saint Bernard and the Yorkshire Terrier.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Saint Bernard or the Yorkshire Terrier.
Saint Bernard versus Yorkshire Terrier: Overview
A very important difference between the Saint Bernard and the Yorkshire Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Saint Bernard is a giant-sized dog while the Yorkshire Terrier is a tiny-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Saint Bernard belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.
On the other hand, the Yorkshire Terrier belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.
Saint Bernard versus Yorkshire Terrier: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Saint Bernard to the Yorkshire Terrier based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Saint Bernard and the Yorkshire Terrier
Factor | Saint Bernard | Yorkshire Terrier |
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Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Tolerates Hot Weather | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Low Prey Drive | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Does NOT Bark or Howl | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Weight | 120 to 180 pounds | 4 to 6 pounds |
Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 4/5 |
Easy To Groom | 2/5 | 2/5 |
General Health | 2/5 | 4/5 |
Easy To Train | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 2/5 |
Minimal Exercise Needs | 4/5 | 2/5 |
Height | 2 feet, 2 inches to 2 feet, 6 inches tall at the s | 8 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder |
Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 3/5 | 5/5 |
Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 4/5 |
NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 1/5 |
Easygoing | 2/5 | 1/5 |
Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 4/5 |
Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 4/5 |
Intelligence | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Tolerates Cold Weather | 5/5 | 2/5 |
Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 2/5 |
Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 2/5 |
Does NOT Drool | 1/5 | 5/5 |
Life Span | 8 to 10 years | 12 to 15 years |
Average Lifespan | 9.0 years | 13.5 years |
Average Price | $1320 | $2420 |
Price Range | $875 – $1525 | $1600 – $2950 |
Temperament Score | 84.9 percent | 83.7 percent |
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 49 | 9 |
Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) | 65 | 27 |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Saint Bernard in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Yorkshire Terrier. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the Saint Bernard is 81 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Yorkshire Terrier is 76 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Saint Bernard is a better pet than the Yorkshire Terrier. So, you should get the Saint Bernard!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Saint Bernard and the Yorkshire Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Saint Bernard and the Yorkshire Terrier
Below is a list of where the Saint Bernard and the Yorkshire Terrier are most different:
The Similarities Between the Saint Bernard and the Yorkshire Terrier
The Saint Bernard and the Yorkshire Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Saint Bernard and the Yorkshire Terrier are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Saint Bernard versus Yorkshire Terrier
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Saint Bernard and the Yorkshire Terrier.
Saint Bernards weigh 120 to 180 pounds when fully grown. Saint Bernards are 2 feet, 2 inches to 2 feet, 6 inches tall at the s when fully grown.
On the other hand, Yorkshire Terriers weigh 4 to 6 pounds when fully grown. Yorkshire Terriers are 8 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Saint Bernard versus Yorkshire Terrier
The lifespan of Saint Bernards is between 8 to 10 years. The average lifespan of Saint Bernards is 9.0 years.
The lifespan of Yorkshire Terriers is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Yorkshire Terriers is 13.5 years.
Yorkshire Terriers live longer than Saint Bernards.
Temperament of the Saint Bernard Versus the Yorkshire Terrier
The Saint Bernard has a better temperament than the Yorkshire Terrier.
This is because the temperament score for the Saint Bernard is 84.9 percent while the temperament score for the Yorkshire Terrier is 83.7 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).
The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.
Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.
The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.
With its temperament score of 84.9 percent, the Saint Bernard has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
With its temperament score of 83.7 percent, the Yorkshire Terrier has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Saint Bernard and the Yorkshire Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 53 Saint Bernards and 43 Yorkshire Terriers.
Price of Saint Bernard versus Price of Yorkshire Terrier
The average price of the Saint Bernard puppy is $1320. The price of the Saint Bernard typically ranges from $875 – $1525. However, the price of a Saint Bernard can be as low as $200 and as high as $3550. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 163 Saint Bernard puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Yorkshire Terrier puppy is $2420. The price of the Yorkshire Terrier typically ranges from $1600 – $2950. However, the price of the Yorkshire Terrier can be as low as $300 and as high as $15000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 957 Yorkshire Terrier puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Yorkshire Terrier is more expensive than the Saint Bernard.
Saint Bernard | Yorkshire Terrier | |
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Average Price | $1320 | $2420 |
Price Range | $875 to $1525 | $1600 to $2950 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Saint Bernard and Yorkshire Terrier. For different price points, the charts show how many Saint Bernard puppies or how many Yorkshire Terrier puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Saint Bernards. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Yorkshire Terriers
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Saint Bernard puppy or the Yorkshire Terrier puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Adopting the Saint Bernard versus Adopting the Yorkshire Terrier
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Saint Bernards and many Yorkshire Terriers are currently available for adoption.
These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.
Below is an adorable Male Saint Bernard named Lunchbox that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Saint Bernards like Lunchbox on pefinder.com.
Also, like Saint Bernards, Yorkshire Terriers are also available for adoption. For example, Buddy is a Male Yorkshire Terrier that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Yorkshire Terriers like Buddy that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Bartholomew is the name of another Saint Bernard (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also, Johnny is an adorable Male Yorkshire Terrier on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Saint Bernards and Yorkshire Terriers that are available for adoption on petfinder.
The Intelligence of the Saint Bernard versus the Intelligence of the Yorkshire Terrier
Saint Bernard | Yorkshire Terrier | |
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Intelligence Rank | 65 out of 130 dog breeds | 27 out of 130 dog breeds |
Trainability | Tend To Learn New Commands After 40 To 80 Repetitions! | Tend To Learn New Commands After 15 To 25 Repetitions |
Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.
According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:
Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.
This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.
To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.
Prof. Coren found that the Saint Bernard has an obedience intelligence rank of 65 out of 130 dog breeds. The Saint Bernard belongs to the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Saint Bernards tend to learn new commands after 40 to 80 repetitions!.
The Yorkshire Terrier has an obedience intelligence rank of 27 out of 130 dog breeds. The Yorkshire Terrier belongs to the `Above Average Working Dogs` category. This means that Yorkshire Terriers tend to learn new commands after 15 to 25 repetitions.
The Yorkshire Terrier is more intelligent than the Saint Bernard.
However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.
The Popularity of Saint Bernard versus Popularity of Yorkshire Terrier
Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).
The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Saint Bernard and the Yorkshire Terrier over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Yorkshire Terrier is more popular with dog owners than the Saint Bernard. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Yorkshire Terrier is 9 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Saint Bernard is 49 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Saint Bernard
Popularity of Yorkshire Terrier
Year | Saint Bernard Popularity Rank | Yorkshire Terrier Popularity Rank |
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2013 | 47 | 6 |
2014 | 51 | 6 |
2015 | 50 | 7 |
2016 | 49 | 9 |
2017 | 48 | 9 |
2018 | 48 | 10 |
2019 | 48 | 12 |
2020 | 52 | 13 |
Health Problems of Saint Bernard versus Health Problems of Yorkshire Terrier
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.
Both the Saint Bernard and the Yorkshire Terrier are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Yorkshire Terrier is prone to more genetic health problems than the Saint Bernard.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Yorkshire Terrier than for the Saint Bernard.
6 health tests are recommended for Saint Bernard while 7 tests are recommended for the Yorkshire Terrier.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Saint Bernards and in Yorkshire Terriers.
Saint Bernard Health Problems
Saint Bernards are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Saint Bernard puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Saint Bernard puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Saint Bernard breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Saint Bernards for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Saint Bernards here.
Yorkshire Terrier Health Problems
Yorkshire Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Yorkshire Terrier puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Yorkshire Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Yorkshire Terrier breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Yorkshire Terriers for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Yorkshire Terriers here.
More Discussions on Health Problems in Saint Bernards and Yorkshire Terriers
Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Saint Bernard Breed is Hips problems.
This is because the Saint Bernard ranks 7 out of 198 dog breeds for Hips problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 2618 Saint Bernards, 1295 of them had Hips problems.
The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Saint Bernards, and how common these diseases are in Saint Bernards relative to other dog breeds, are given below:
Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Yorkshire Terrier Breed is Legg-Calve-Perthes problems.
This is because the Yorkshire Terrier ranks 1 out of 40 dog breeds for Legg-Calve-Perthes problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 321 Yorkshire Terriers, 9 of them had Legg-Calve-Perthes problems.
The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Yorkshire Terriers, and how common these diseases are in Yorkshire Terriers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:
The table below lists the common health problems in Saint Bernard and in Yorkshire Terrier and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Saint Bernard and the Yorkshire Terrier:
Disease | Saint Bernard Rank | Yorkshire Terrier Rank |
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Hips problems | 7 out of 198 dog breeds | 159 out of 198 dog breeds |
Eyes problems | 23 out of 182 dog breeds | 88 out of 182 dog breeds |
Elbow problems | 33 out of 144 dog breeds | Not Common |
Degenerative Myelopathy problems | 45 out of 70 dog breeds | Not Common |
Patella problems | 99 out of 145 dog breeds | 3 out of 145 dog breeds |
Legg-Calve-Perthes problems | Not Common | 1 out of 40 dog breeds |
Dentition Database problems | Not Common | 23 out of 49 dog breeds |
*To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.
Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.
Tolerates Being Alone: Saint Bernard versus Yorkshire Terrier
Saint Bernards do not like to be left alone.
Yorkshire Terriers do not like to be left alone.
Do Saint Bernards shed more than Yorkshire Terriers?
Saint Bernards shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Yorkshire Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Saint Bernard or the Yorkshire Terrier
Saint Bernards have a very high tendency to drool.
Yorkshire Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Saint Bernard or the Yorkshire Terrier?
Saint Bernards require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Yorkshire Terriers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Does the Saint Bernard Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Yorkshire Terrier?
Saint Bernards have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Yorkshire Terriers have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Do Saint Bernards Bark and Howl? What about Yorkshire Terriers?
Saint Bernards are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Yorkshire Terriers bark and howl, but not very much.
Can Saint Bernards Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Yorkshire Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
Saint Bernards can very well tolerate cold weather.
Yorkshire Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Saint Bernard vs. Yorkshire Terrier
Saint Bernards do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Yorkshire Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Saint Bernards Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Yorkshire Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
Saint Bernards cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Yorkshire Terriers cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Saint Bernard or the Yorkshire Terrier?
Saint Bernards get along very well with other dogs.
Yorkshire Terriers get along fairly well with other dogs.
Are Saint Bernards good family dogs? What about Yorkshire Terriers?
Saint Bernards are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Yorkshire Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Saint Bernards and Yorkshire Terriers?
Saint Bernards get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Yorkshire Terriers do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Is the Saint Bernard Easier to Train than the Yorkshire Terrier?
Saint Bernards are not easy to train.
Yorkshire Terriers are fairly easy to train.
Is the Saint Bernard Better for Apartment Owners than the Yorkshire Terrier?
Saint Bernards adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Yorkshire Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Saint Bernard or the Yorkshire Terrier?
Saint Bernards are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Yorkshire Terriers are very good for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Saint Bernard
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Saint Bernard that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Saint Bernard:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Yorkshire Terrier
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Yorkshire Terrier that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Yorkshire Terrier:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Saint Bernard and how the Yorkshire Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Saint Bernard and of the Yorkshire Terrier to other breeds:
Saint Bernard Versus Other Dog Breeds
Saint Bernard versus Saint Berdoodle Saint Bernard versus American Foxhound Saint Bernard versus Silky Terrier Saint Bernard versus Neapolitan Mastiff Saint Bernard versus Newfoundland Saint Bernard versus American Hairless Terrier Saint Bernard versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog Saint Bernard versus Afghan Hound Saint Bernard versus French Spaniel Saint Bernard versus Australian Terrier Saint Bernard versus Frenchton Saint Bernard versus King Shepherd Saint Bernard versus Giant Schnauzer Saint Bernard versus Lancashire Heeler Saint Bernard versus Black Russian Terrier Saint Bernard versus Borzoi Saint Bernard versus Doberman Pinscher Saint Bernard versus Clumber Spaniel Saint Bernard versus Basenji Saint Bernard versus Coton de Tulear Saint Bernard versus Kooikerhondje Saint Bernard versus Japanese Spitz Saint Bernard versus Flat-Coated Retriever Saint Bernard versus Barbet Saint Bernard versus Frenchton
Yorkshire Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds
Yorkshire Terrier versus Finnish Lapphund Yorkshire Terrier versus West Highland White Terrier Yorkshire Terrier versus Silky Terrier Yorkshire Terrier versus Maremma Sheepdog Yorkshire Terrier versus Saint Berdoodle Yorkshire Terrier versus Chow Chow Yorkshire Terrier versus Labrador Retriever Yorkshire Terrier versus Lakeland Terrier Yorkshire Terrier versus Toy Poodle Yorkshire Terrier versus Belgian Malinois Yorkshire Terrier versus Shiranian Yorkshire Terrier versus Brussels Griffon Yorkshire Terrier versus Welsh Terrier Yorkshire Terrier versus Bordoodle Yorkshire Terrier versus Toy Fox Terrier Yorkshire Terrier versus Sloughi Yorkshire Terrier versus Mudi Yorkshire Terrier versus Boykin Spaniel Yorkshire Terrier versus Great Pyrenees Yorkshire Terrier versus Portuguese Water Dog Yorkshire Terrier versus Lhasapoo Yorkshire Terrier versus Finnish Lapphund Yorkshire Terrier versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier Yorkshire Terrier versus Biewer Terrier Yorkshire Terrier versus Pyrenean Shepherd
Conclusion: Saint Bernard versus Yorkshire Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Saint Bernard and the Yorkshire Terrier better suits you and your family.