Chihuahua vs Yorkshire Terrier
A detailed pet insurance comparison between these two popular breeds. See which one costs less to insure and has fewer health risks.
Chihuahua
VS
Yorkshire Terrier
Side-by-Side Comparison
Chihuahua
Winner VS
Yorkshire Terrier
small
Size
small
2--6 lbs
Weight
4--7 lbs
14--16 yrs
Better
Lifespan
11--15 yrs
5/10
Health Risk Score
5/10
$15--$35
Better
Monthly Insurance
$18--$40
$600
Better
Annual Claims
$700
low
Exercise Needs
low
low
Grooming
high
moderate
Trainability
moderate
No
Good with Kids
No
Yes
Apartment Friendly
Yes
Overall Verdict
Chihuahua edges ahead with 3 wins vs 0.
VS
Size
small
small
Weight
2--6 lbs
4--7 lbs
Lifespan
14--16 yrs
11--15 yrs
Health Risk Score
5/10
5/10
Monthly Insurance
$15--$35
$18--$40
Annual Claims
$600
$700
Exercise Needs
low
low
Grooming
low
high
Trainability
moderate
moderate
Good with Kids
No
No
Apartment Friendly
Yes
Yes
Verdict
Chihuahua wins with 3 advantages
Key Verdicts
Insurance Cost
Chihuahua — Chihuahua has lower average annual insurance claims, making it the more affordable breed to insure.
Health Risk
Chihuahua — Chihuahua has a lower health risk score, indicating fewer breed-specific health concerns.
Lifespan
Chihuahua — Chihuahua tends to live longer, providing more years of companionship.
Breed Summaries
Chihuahua
small · Toy
- Monthly Insurance
- $15–$35
- Health Risk
- 5/10
- Lifespan
- 14–16 yrs
- Avg. Annual Claim
- $600
Yorkshire Terrier
small · Toy
- Monthly Insurance
- $18–$40
- Health Risk
- 5/10
- Lifespan
- 11–15 yrs
- Avg. Annual Claim
- $700
