Active
Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Responsive
Docile
Loyal
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Easygoing

Courageous
Obedient
Protective
Loyal
Loving

Yorkteses shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Beaucerons are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Avoid Yorkteses as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Choose a Beauceron if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

United States

France

Yorkshire Terrier and Maltese

briard

Unknown

1500s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Black
Blue
Silver
Fawn

Black
Red

Yorkteses are known for their coat length.

Beaucerons have short coats.

A Yorktese can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Beauceron can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Yorkteses are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Beaucerons have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Yorkteses typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Beaucerons are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Portacaval Shunt
Tracheal Collapse
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Obesity

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Patellar Luxation
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Hydrocephalus
Dental Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Shaker Dog Syndrome

Gastric Torsion
Allergies
Hip Dysplasia

Knee
Liver Ultrasound
X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Dental Examination
Physical Examination
Endoscopy

Hip
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Yorkteses are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Beaucerons thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Yorktese has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Beauceron has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Yorkteses need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Beaucerons require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Yorkteses sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Beaucerons are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Yorktese dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Beaucerons bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Playing fetch, Tug of war, Walking, Fetch, Cuddle, Walk, Playdate, Run, Tug-of-war, Puzzle Toys, Tag, Play keep away, Brushing

Walk, Playdate, Run, Road trip, Dog Parks, Frisbee, Swim, Play

Yorkteses are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Beaucerons are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Yorktese, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Beauceron, it's at least 30 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Yorkteses usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Beaucerons usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Yorkteses require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Beauceron has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Ideally, Yorktese should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Beauceron should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 4-7 pound (2 - 3 kg) Yorktese feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 65-85 pound (29 - 39 kg) Beauceron feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Yorktese is somewhere $1.40 - $2.10 per day.

The average cost of a Beauceron is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Yorktese is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Beauceron is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Yorktese has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Beauceron is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Yorkteses make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Beaucerons can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Yorkteses have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Beaucerons are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Yorkteses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Beaucerons are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Yorkteses are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Beaucerons are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Yorkteses are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Beaucerons are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Yorkteses have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Beaucerons are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Yorkteses are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Beaucerons may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.