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 Yorkinese 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
Affectionate
Loyal
Aggressive
Good-natured
Opinionated

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

Yorkineses are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

United States

United States

Yorkshire Terrier and Westie

Yorkshire Terrier, Pekingese

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
Fawn
Cream
Brindle
Gray
Blue
Silver

Fourche Terriers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Yorkineses are known for their coat length.

Wavy

Straight

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.

Yorkineses 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

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Portacaval Shunt
Tracheal Collapse
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

Seborrhea
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

KCS
Hydrocephalus
Eye Disease
Mitral Valve Disease

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

Knee
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Endoscopy
Respiratory Tests
Heart Testing

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

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

Fourche Terriers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

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

Yorkineses have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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

Playing, Chasing kitty, Brushing, Car rides, Walks, Chase, Tug-of-war, Laser, Wrestling, Walk, Fetch, Walking, Playing fetch, Catch, Everything, Catch ball, Chase tail, Frisbee, Tug of war, Cuddling, Sleeping, Exploring, Play, Loving, Dog Parks, Running, Playdate, Ball

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.

Yorkineses 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.

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 Yorkineses 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.

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, Yorkinese 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
Dematter
Scissors

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 5-14 pound (2 - 6 kg) Yorkinese 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 Yorkinese is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 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 Yorkinese is between $34 - $42. This makes an average of $408 - $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.

Fourche Terriers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Yorkinese is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

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.

The Fourche Terrier is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Fourche Terriers have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Yorkineses are not suitable for children.

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

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

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

Yorkineses are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Yorkineses are not known for being a highly playful breed.