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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Small

Average Lifespan: 12-15 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: other

Activity Level: moderate

Shedding Level: low

Grooming Level: high

Trainability: moderate

Good For Novice Owners: moderate

Adaptability: high

Prey Drive: moderate

Watchdog: very alert

Breed Information

Overview

The Shorkie is not a purebred dog. It is a cross between a Shih-Tzu and Yorkshire Terrier. The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and understand that you can get any combination of the characteristics found in either breed. This designer breed is recognized by ACHC (American Canine Hybrid Club).

A Shorkie is a cross between a Shih-Tzu and a Yorkshire Terrier, two Shorkies, or a Shorkie and one of the original parent breeds. Although a mixed-breed dog may take on any combination of characteristics from one or both of their parent breeds, a Shorkie generally tends to be a small dog that is dedicated to their family and is loving, affectionate, and playful.

This designer dog breed may not be currently recognized by the American Kennel Club, but they are recognized by other notable dog organizations. The Shorkie is recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club, the Designer Breed Registry, the Designer Dogs Kennel Club, and more.

Temperament

With some of the most popular dog breeds as parents, it’s no wonder that the Shorkie makes a great companion. Much like their parents, the Shorkie tends to be a small dog with a big personality. A mix of some of the most affectionate dog breeds, a well-socialized Shorkie is a loving companion breed that thrives on attention, loves being with their family, and bonds closely with them. They tend to be playful and energetic and also get along well with children. They even tend to be open and friendly with strangers once introduced. Their small size, especially as puppies, means that they can be easily injured by accidental rough play or falls. Because of this, they tend to be a better fit for older children who have better coordination, balance, and motor control and who know how to properly interact with dogs. Any interactions between young kids and puppies should be supervised. Their tiny size may not make them a good guard dog, but they often make alert watchdogs and will be more than happy to let you know when someone or something is nearby. They can be prone to barking a lot and at everything if they are not trained out of it early on. As such, it’s a good idea to start training your dog to stop barking to keep it from becoming a nuisance.

Did You Know?

This designer dog breed is most commonly known as a Shorkie, but they are also sometimes called a Shorki, Shorkie Tzu, or a Yorkie Tzu.

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