While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Fourche Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Yorkie Russell is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal

Playful
Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Cheerful

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

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

Avoid Fourche Terriers as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Yorkie Russells aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Yorkshire Terrier and Westie

Jack Russell Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®
DBR = Designer Breed Registry

2000s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Brown
Gray
Brindle

Black
White
Blue
Brown
Fawn
Silver

Wavy

Straight

A Fourche Terrier 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 Yorkie Russell can have a litter of 4-8 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.

The Fourche Terrier breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

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

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Portosystemic Shunt
Craniomandibular Osteopathy

Portacaval Shunt
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Tracheal Collapse
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Subaortic Stenosis
Canine Cushing’s Disease
Canine Glaucoma

Seborrhea
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Von Willebrand's Disease
Cerebellar Ataxia

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
Blood Tests
Hearing Tests
Complete Physical Examination

Knee
Liver Ultrasound
CERF
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Endoscopy
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
DNA for VWD

Fourche Terriers are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Yorkie Russells' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

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

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

Yorkie Russells are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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

Fetch, Walk, Long walk, Pool, Long walks, Walking, Brushing, Belly rub, Tug-of-war

Road trip, Fetch, Walk, Playdate, Walking, Running

Fourche Terriers 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.

Yorkie Russells 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Fourche Terrier, 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 Yorkie Russell, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Fourche Terriers usually need at least 90 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 Yorkie Russells usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Fourche Terriers have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Yorkie Russells 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.

Fourche Terrier 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

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 13-15 pound (6 - 7 kg) Fourche Terrier feed 2 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 5-18 pound (2 - 8 kg) Yorkie Russell 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.

The average cost of a Fourche Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average cost of a Yorkie Russell is somewhere $1.10 - $1.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Fourche Terrier is between $42 - $84. This makes an average of $504 - $1008 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 Yorkie Russell 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 Fourche Terrier is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Yorkie Russells are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Fourche Terriers have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Yorkie Russells are not the best choice for families with kids.

Fourche Terriers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Yorkie Russells are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Yorkie Russells are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Fourche Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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