Breed Comparison: Ibizan Hound Versus Yorkipoo

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Ibizan Hound Versus Yorkipoo: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Ibizan Hound and the Yorkipoo? 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 Ibizan Hound and the Yorkipoo 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 Ibizan Hound and the Yorkipoo.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Ibizan Hound and the Yorkipoo 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 Ibizan Hound and for the Yorkipoo. 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 Ibizan Hound and the Yorkipoo.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Ibizan Hound or the Yorkipoo.

Ibizan Hound versus Yorkipoo

Ibizan Hound versus Yorkipoo: Overview

A very important difference between the Ibizan Hound and the Yorkipoo is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Ibizan Hound is a medium-sized dog while the Yorkipoo is a tiny-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Ibizan Hound belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.

On the other hand, the Yorkipoo belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offspring of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds.

Ibizan Hound versus Yorkipoo: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Ibizan Hound to the Yorkipoo 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 Ibizan Hound and the Yorkipoo

Factor Ibizan Hound Yorkipoo
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 5/5 4/5
Life Span 10 to 14 years 10 to 15 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 1/5
Height 22 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder 7 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 5/5
Easy To Train 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 3/5
Easygoing 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 2/5
General Health 4/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Weight 45 to 50 pounds 3 to 14 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 5/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Average Lifespan 12.0 years 12.5 years
Price Range No Data $1350 – $1850
Average Price No Data $1680
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • No Data

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Ibizan Hound 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 Yorkipoo. 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 Ibizan Hound is 84 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Yorkipoo is 85 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Yorkipoo is a better pet than the Ibizan Hound. So, you should get the Yorkipoo!

    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 Ibizan Hound and the Yorkipoo so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Ibizan Hound and the Yorkipoo

    Below is a list of where the Ibizan Hound and the Yorkipoo are most different:

  • Ibizan Hounds are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl. However, Yorkipoos are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Ibizan Hounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects. However, Yorkipoos do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • The Similarities Between the Ibizan Hound and the Yorkipoo

    The Ibizan Hound and the Yorkipoo are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Ibizan Hound and the Yorkipoo are most similar:

  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Yorkipoo cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Yorkipoo do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Yorkipoo are not prone to gaining weight easily.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Yorkipoo do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Yorkipoo are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Yorkipoo can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Yorkipoo are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Yorkipoo are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Yorkipoo adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Yorkipoo are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Yorkipoo get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Yorkipoo are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Yorkipoo have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Ibizan Hound and the Yorkipoo are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Ibizan Hound versus Yorkipoo

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Ibizan Hound and the Yorkipoo.

    Ibizan Hounds weigh 45 to 50 pounds when fully grown. Ibizan Hounds are 22 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Yorkipoos weigh 3 to 14 pounds when fully grown. Yorkipoos are 7 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Ibizan Hound versus Yorkipoo

    The lifespan of Ibizan Hounds is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Ibizan Hounds is 12.0 years.

    The lifespan of Yorkipoos is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Yorkipoos is 12.5 years.

    Yorkipoos live longer than Ibizan Hounds.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Ibizan Hound versus Yorkipoo

    Ibizan Hounds do not like to be left alone.

    Yorkipoos can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do Ibizan Hounds shed more than Yorkipoos?

    Ibizan Hounds shed moderately.

    Yorkipoos do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Ibizan Hound or the Yorkipoo

    Ibizan Hounds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Yorkipoos do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Ibizan Hound or the Yorkipoo?

    Ibizan Hounds are very easy to groom.

    Yorkipoos are very easy to groom.

    Does the Ibizan Hound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Yorkipoo?

    Ibizan Hounds have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Yorkipoos have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Do Ibizan Hounds Bark and Howl? What about Yorkipoos?

    Ibizan Hounds are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Yorkipoos are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Ibizan Hounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Yorkipoos Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Ibizan Hounds cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Yorkipoos cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Ibizan Hound vs. Yorkipoo

    Ibizan Hounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Yorkipoos do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Can Ibizan Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Yorkipoos Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Ibizan Hounds can tolerate hot weather.

    Yorkipoos can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Ibizan Hound or the Yorkipoo?

    Ibizan Hounds get along very well with other dogs.

    Yorkipoos get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Are Ibizan Hounds good family dogs? What about Yorkipoos?

    Ibizan Hounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Yorkipoos are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Ibizan Hounds and Yorkipoos?

    Ibizan Hounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Yorkipoos get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Ibizan Hound Easier to Train than the Yorkipoo?

    Ibizan Hounds are fairly easy to train.

    Yorkipoos are very easy to train.

    Is the Ibizan Hound Better for Apartment Owners than the Yorkipoo?

    Ibizan Hounds adapt very well to apartment living.

    Yorkipoos adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Ibizan Hound or the Yorkipoo?

    Ibizan Hounds are OK for new dog owners.

    Yorkipoos are very good for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Ibizan Hound

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Ibizan Hound 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 Ibizan Hound:

  • Sloughi (79 percent match with Ibizan Hound). Here is our comparison of the Yorkipoo vs Sloughi.
  • Whippet (86 percent match with Ibizan Hound). Here is our comparison of the Yorkipoo vs Whippet.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Yorkipoo

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Yorkipoo 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 Yorkipoo:

  • Biewer Terrier (79 percent match with Yorkipoo). Here is our comparison of the Ibizan Hound vs Biewer Terrier.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Ibizan Hound and how the Yorkipoo compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Ibizan Hound and of the Yorkipoo to other breeds:

    Ibizan Hound Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Yorkipoo Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Yorkipoo versus Affenpinscher     Yorkipoo versus Lagotto Romagnolo     Yorkipoo versus Great Pyrenees     Yorkipoo versus Cockalier     Yorkipoo versus Patterdale Terrier     Yorkipoo versus Icelandic Sheepdog     Yorkipoo versus Whippet     Yorkipoo versus Irish Wolfhound     Yorkipoo versus Chinese Shar-Pei     Yorkipoo versus American Pit Bull Terrier     Yorkipoo versus Portuguese Water Dog     Yorkipoo versus Samoyed     Yorkipoo versus Icelandic Sheepdog     Yorkipoo versus Bull Terrier     Yorkipoo versus Irish Water Spaniel     Yorkipoo versus Boxer     Yorkipoo versus German Shorthaired Pointer     Yorkipoo versus Gordon Setter     Yorkipoo versus Goldador     Yorkipoo versus Giant Schnauzer     Yorkipoo versus Scottish Terrier     Yorkipoo versus Sloughi     Yorkipoo versus Mudi     Yorkipoo versus Black and Tan Coonhound     Yorkipoo versus Rhodesian Ridgeback     

    Conclusion: Ibizan Hound versus Yorkipoo. 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 Ibizan Hound and the Yorkipoo better suits you and your family.