A True Shorkie puppy is the result of breeding two Pure Bred AKC Dogs.
The Mom is Always the Pure Bred AKC Shih Tzu and the Dad is Always A Pure bred AKC Yorkie.
Shorkies Don't throw back to the Shih Tzu breed as you will see in all my pictures. Shorkies Don't have very flat faces like a Shih Tzu with Big round Shih Tzu eyes.
Shorkies can take on a thicker Shih Tzu coat but more often the Thin Yorkie Coat.
Shorkies will have a little bit of the under bite of a Shih Tzu and a great Shih tzu Tail set
most of the time.
Shorkies are active and spunky, Shorkies are fun dogs to have around. They are very friendly, and will happily make friends with people and animals of all sorts. The coat of a Shorkie can throw back to either the Shih Tzu mom or the Yorkie dad , most owners prefer to keep their Shorkie clipped in a “puppy cut”. While energetic, Shorkies are generally laid back in nature, and enjoy cuddling. Shorkies can have a more solid build or they can be Tiny to Tea Cup Shorkies .The larger size are nice therapy dogs and companions for disabled children.
Breed Group: Toy & Tinies
Characteristics Rating
Size: small
perfect for every life style and lap size
Grooming requirements:
grooming is required monthly
Exercise requirements:
minimal..they love being lap dogs
Good with other dogs:
great!!!!!
Watchdog ability:
great alert dogs to let you know someone is around...but after that they very quickly become the strangers best friend
Weight: 3 TO 9 pounds
The size of a Shorkie is the one thing that cannot be guaranteed because they are a first generation breeding but we do our best to be as accurate as possible. They may be smaller than our best guess or larger. Just as in humans we can only try and GUESSTIMATE but we can in no way guarantee size
Height: 5 - 9 inches
Color(s): Any
SOLIDS & PARTIES
Overview: The Shorkie is sweet and playful. He's also got plenty of spunk but is always ready to lay and cuddle at anytime. He's not afraid of strangers and loves to meet to friends and animals to play with. The Shorkie seems especially to dislike hot weather. The coat of course when it is long causes them to be a little uncomfortable in the heat. puppy cuts are the preferred cut that easy to maintain and keep clean all year long. Growing the coat completely out is an opinion. but beware it is a daily routine to keep and manage.
Coat: Is long haired if grown out completely. again the preferred cut is called a Puppy Cut. it gives the shorkie a youthful and teddy bear like appearance. variety of colors including black, red, beige, and sometimes white mixed in that is called party are the colors of the shorkie
Character: The Shorkie is an independent breed that is intelligent, lovable, affectionate, sociable, and cheerful. It seldom barks and is for the most part very laid back. It is very adaptable to many lifestyles. Very trainable
Temperament: This dog always behaves with dignity, and gets along with other household pets and children. It is gentle and always in a happy mood with the tail going constantly as a reminder of how willing he or she is to please you.
Care: Grooming is required .. To prevent tangles, the coat must be combed everyday if it is full coat. Having the puppy cut is preferred and very easy for all involved with little maintenance involved.
Training: This breeds is very sweet and gentle and willing to please but as with any training process to include potty training your puppy, consistency is essential in the training process. They are very trainable and our puppy parents are amazed!
Activity: Shorkies are happy with short walks or long walks.
What is a Shorkie ?
