Pug vs Yorkshire Terrier

Where Pug and Yorkshire Terrier differ most

• Adult weight: Pug 14–18 lbs · Yorkshire Terrier 4–7 lbsPug much heavier
• Grooming needs: Pug 2/5 · Yorkshire Terrier 5/5Yorkshire Terrier much more upkeep
• Shedding: Pug 4/5 · Yorkshire Terrier 1/5Pug much sheds more
• Good with kids: Pug 5/5 · Yorkshire Terrier 2/5Pug much rated higher
• Energy level: Pug 2/5 · Yorkshire Terrier 3/5Yorkshire Terrier higher-energy
• Good with other pets: Pug 4/5 · Yorkshire Terrier 3/5Pug rated higher

Full trait-by-trait breakdown

Which one should you choose?

The Yorkie's terrier roots show up as a bolder, scrappier personality next to the generally mellow, easygoing Pug, which is content to simply be close to its person without much of an independent agenda. Grooming diverges sharply: the Yorkie's hair never stops growing and mats without a steady brushing-and-trimming habit, while the Pug's short coat needs far less styling, though it does shed more than its length would suggest. Exercise needs stay light for both, though the Pug's flat face means owners should watch heat and exertion even on short walks, a concern the Yorkie doesn't share. Barking comes more readily from the Yorkie, which sounds off at anything unfamiliar far more often than the Pug does. Both can be less tolerant of rough handling from very young kids given their small size. A bolder, more classically terrier personality is the Yorkie's calling card; a calmer temperament and simpler coat care is the Pug's.