Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Plott Versus Yorkshire Terrier: Introduction
- Plott versus Yorkshire Terrier: Overview
- Plott versus Yorkshire Terrier: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Plott and the Yorkshire Terrier
- The Similarities Between the Plott and the Yorkshire Terrier
- Size (Weight and Height) of Plott versus Yorkshire Terrier
- Lifespan of Plott versus Yorkshire Terrier
- Price of Plott versus Price of Yorkshire Terrier
- Adopting the Plott versus Adopting the Yorkshire Terrier
- The Popularity of Plott versus Popularity of Yorkshire Terrier
- Tolerates Being Alone: Plott versus Yorkshire Terrier
- Do Plotts shed more than Yorkshire Terriers?
- Which one drools more, the Plott or the Yorkshire Terrier
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Plott or the Yorkshire Terrier?
- Does the Plott Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Yorkshire Terrier?
- Do Plotts Bark and Howl? What about Yorkshire Terriers?
- Can Plotts Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Yorkshire Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Plott vs. Yorkshire Terrier
- Can Plotts Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Yorkshire Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Plott or the Yorkshire Terrier?
- Are Plotts good family dogs? What about Yorkshire Terriers?
- How Kid-friendly are Plotts and Yorkshire Terriers?
- Is the Plott Easier to Train than the Yorkshire Terrier?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Plott
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Yorkshire Terrier
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Plott versus Yorkshire Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?
Plott Versus Yorkshire Terrier: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Plott 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 Plott 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 Plott and the Yorkshire Terrier.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Plott 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 Plott 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 Plott 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 Plott or the Yorkshire Terrier.
Plott versus Yorkshire Terrier: Overview
A very important difference between the Plott and the Yorkshire Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Plott is a medium-sized dog while the Yorkshire Terrier is a tiny-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Plott 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 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.
Plott versus Yorkshire Terrier: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Plott 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 Plott and the Yorkshire Terrier
| Factor | Plott | Yorkshire Terrier |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 14 years | 12 to 15 years |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Height | 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder | 8 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 40 to 75 pounds | 4 to 6 pounds |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| General Health | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.0 years | 13.5 years |
| Average Price | $600 | $2420 |
| Price Range | $480 – $700 | $1600 – $2950 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 161 | 9 |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Plott 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 Plott is 74 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Yorkshire Terrier is 76 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Yorkshire Terrier is a better pet than the Plott. So, you should get the Yorkshire Terrier!
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 Plott 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 Plott and the Yorkshire Terrier
Below is a list of where the Plott and the Yorkshire Terrier are most different:
The Similarities Between the Plott and the Yorkshire Terrier
The Plott and the Yorkshire Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Plott and the Yorkshire Terrier are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Plott versus Yorkshire Terrier
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Plott and the Yorkshire Terrier.
Plotts weigh 40 to 75 pounds when fully grown. Plotts are 20 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder 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 Plott versus Yorkshire Terrier
The lifespan of Plotts is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Plotts is 13.0 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 Plotts.
Price of Plott versus Price of Yorkshire Terrier
The average price of the Plott puppy is $600. The price of the Plott typically ranges from $480 – $700. However, the price of a Plott can be as low as $300 and as high as $800. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 17 Plott 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 Plott.
| Plott | Yorkshire Terrier | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $600 | $2420 |
| Price Range | $480 to $700 | $1600 to $2950 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Plott and Yorkshire Terrier. For different price points, the charts show how many Plott puppies or how many Yorkshire Terrier puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Plotts. 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 Plott 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 Plott versus Adopting the Yorkshire Terrier
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Plotts 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 Plott named Treble that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Plotts like Treble on pefinder.com.
Also, like Plotts, Yorkshire Terriers are also available for adoption. For example, Cozmo is a Male Yorkshire Terrier that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Yorkshire Terriers like Cozmo that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Diesel is the name of another Plott (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also, Buddy is an adorable Male Yorkshire Terrier on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Plotts and Yorkshire Terriers that are available for adoption on petfinder.
The Popularity of Plott 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 Plott 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 Plott. 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 Plott is 161 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Plott
Popularity of Yorkshire Terrier
| Year | Plott Popularity Rank | Yorkshire Terrier Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 149 | 6 |
| 2014 | 154 | 6 |
| 2015 | 149 | 7 |
| 2016 | 158 | 9 |
| 2017 | 166 | 9 |
| 2018 | 171 | 10 |
| 2019 | 177 | 12 |
| 2020 | 167 | 13 |
Tolerates Being Alone: Plott versus Yorkshire Terrier
Plotts do not like to be left alone.
Yorkshire Terriers do not like to be left alone.
Do Plotts shed more than Yorkshire Terriers?
Plotts do not shed a lot. They are good 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 Plott or the Yorkshire Terrier
Plotts do have a very low tendency to drool.
Yorkshire Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Plott or the Yorkshire Terrier?
Plotts are very easy to groom.
Yorkshire Terriers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Does the Plott Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Yorkshire Terrier?
Plotts 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.
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 Plotts Bark and Howl? What about Yorkshire Terriers?
Plotts are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Yorkshire Terriers bark and howl, but not very much.
Can Plotts Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Yorkshire Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
Plotts cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Yorkshire Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Plott vs. Yorkshire Terrier
Plotts have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Yorkshire Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Plotts Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Yorkshire Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
Plotts can tolerate hot weather.
Yorkshire Terriers cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Plott or the Yorkshire Terrier?
Plotts get along very well with other dogs.
Yorkshire Terriers get along fairly well with other dogs.
Are Plotts good family dogs? What about Yorkshire Terriers?
Plotts 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 Plotts and Yorkshire Terriers?
Plotts get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Yorkshire Terriers do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Is the Plott Easier to Train than the Yorkshire Terrier?
Plotts are very easy to train.
Yorkshire Terriers are fairly easy to train.
Is the Plott Better for Apartment Owners than the Yorkshire Terrier?
Plotts do not adapt well to apartment living.
Yorkshire Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Plott or the Yorkshire Terrier?
Plotts 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 Plott
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Plott 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 Plott:
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 Plott and how the Yorkshire Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Plott and of the Yorkshire Terrier to other breeds:
Plott Versus Other Dog Breeds
Plott versus American Bulldog Plott versus Finnish Spitz Plott versus Dachshund Plott versus Cockapoo Plott versus Border Terrier Plott versus Black Mouth Cur Plott versus Australian Kelpie Plott versus Bolognese Plott versus Australian Kelpie Plott versus Black Mouth Cur Plott versus Cairn Terrier Plott versus Puggle Plott versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi Plott versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever Plott versus Bearded Collie Plott versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Plott versus Pointer Plott versus Lakeland Terrier Plott versus Basenji Plott versus American Pit Bull Terrier Plott versus Irish Wolfhound Plott versus Japanese Spitz Plott versus Brittany Plott versus Golden Retriever Plott versus Bichon Frise
Yorkshire Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds
Yorkshire Terrier versus Great Dane Yorkshire Terrier versus English Toy Spaniel Yorkshire Terrier versus Border Terrier Yorkshire Terrier versus Plott Yorkshire Terrier versus Catahoula Leopard Dog Yorkshire Terrier versus Shiloh Shepherd Yorkshire Terrier versus Boxerdoodle Yorkshire Terrier versus Mudi Yorkshire Terrier versus Pyrenean Shepherd Yorkshire Terrier versus Irish Water Spaniel Yorkshire Terrier versus Spanish Mastiff Yorkshire Terrier versus Shihpoo Yorkshire Terrier versus Bloodhound Yorkshire Terrier versus Boxerdoodle Yorkshire Terrier versus Catahoula Bulldog Yorkshire Terrier versus Afador Yorkshire Terrier versus Stabyhoun Yorkshire Terrier versus Schipperke Yorkshire Terrier versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog Yorkshire Terrier versus Brussels Griffon Yorkshire Terrier versus Afghan Hound Yorkshire Terrier versus Neapolitan Mastiff Yorkshire Terrier versus American Staffordshire Terrier Yorkshire Terrier versus Mastiff Yorkshire Terrier versus Neapolitan Mastiff
Conclusion: Plott 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 Plott and the Yorkshire Terrier better suits you and your family.