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!!!!!
Weight: 4 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.
