Shorkie

Breed:

Shorkie (Shih Tzu X Yorkshire Terrier)

Gender:

Male

Color:

Gold

Purebred/Hybrid:

Hybrid

Estimated Adult Size:

8-14 lbs

License:

Price:

$

Puppy Number:

Status:

Found Owner

Shorkie Attributes

The Shorkie is a hybrid breed with one parent being a Shih Tzu and the other parent being a Yorkshire Terrier.

Shih Tzu

The Shih Tzu is a toy dog breed originating from Tibet and believed to be bred from the Pekingese and the Lhasa Apso. Shih Tzus are known for their short snouts and large round eyes, as well as their long coat, floppy ears, and short and stout posture. They are well known for their playful personality and their calm and friendly temperament.^[2]They can adapt well to different situations. Due to their highly independent nature, they are not considered the most obedient breed.^[3]

Description

The Shih Tzu is a sturdy dog with a small muzzle and normally has large dark brown eyes. The Chinese have described their head shapes as “owl head” and “lion head”, and their mouth as “frog mouths”.^[4] They have a soft and long double coat that will tangle and mat easily if not brushed at least every 2 or 3 days. A Shih Tzu should stand no more than 26.7cm (101⁄2“) at the withers and with an ideal weight of 4.0 to 7.5kg (9 to 17 lb). Floppy ears are covered with long fur, and the heavily furred tail is carried curled over the back. The coat may be of any color, though white and with blazes of grey are frequently seen. A very noticeable feature is the underbite, which is required in the breed standard.^[5]

Yorkshire Terrier

The Yorkshire Terrier is a British breed of toy dog of terrier type. It is among the smallest of the terriers and indeed of all dog breeds, with a weight of no more than 3.2 kg/7 pounds.^[1] It originated in the nineteenth century in the English county of Yorkshire, for which it is named.^[2] Their coats are typically tan on the head with a dark steel-grey body, but they can come in a variety of colors.^[1]^[3]

It is a playful and energetic dog, usually kept as a companion dog. It has contributed to the development of other breeds including the Silky Terrier, and also to cross-breeds such as the Yorkipoo.

Puppy Coats

It may take three or more years for the coat to reach its final color. The final color is usually a black or greyish color.^[33] P. H. Combs, writing in 1891, complained about show wins awarded to puppies, when the dog’s coat does not fully come in until three or four years old, “and the honor of winning such a prize (for a puppy) can therefore be of but little practical benefit to the owner” since the adult dog’s color cannot be exactly predicted.^[34]^[35]

Temperament

The Yorkshire Terrier character is described as “conveying an important air”. According to the standard, the dog’s high head carriage and confident manner should give the appearance of vigor and self-importance.

The ideal Yorkshire Terrier character or “personality” has been described by the Kennel Club as having a “carriage very upright feisty” and “conveying an important air”.^[19] Though small, the Yorkshire Terrier is active, very protective, curious, and fond of attention. Yorkshire Terriers are easy going dogs that are great with children and older adults. If trained correctly, these dogs are very child friendly, easy going, and like to be played with.

Yorkshire Terriers are an easy dog breed to train. This results from their own nature to work without human assistance. They are naturally smart and quick to learn with many being food and/or praise motivated. Because they were developed as a working breed, many need a lot of both physical and mental stimulation—with both long walks/runs but also indoor games and training to keep their mind busy. They are known for being yappy, but many have reported that a contented Yorkie is a quiet one—that will happily curl up on your knee in the evening.

Shorkie Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shih_Tzu ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorkshire_Terrier