Dog
Group:
Toy 
Pronunciation:
(CHOR-key)
Breed Description:
The Chorkie breed of dog is not a recognized breed of dog. Instead it is a cross of a Chihuahua and a Yorkshire Terrier. This makes it a hybrid dog or a designer dog. The difference between a designer dog and what people commonly refer to as mutts or mixed breeds is the fact that designer dogs are usually bred intentionally. The parents are purebred dogs, often registered. They may even have been health-tested. The ancestry of the designer dog is known, unlike with most mutts and mixed breed dogs. The breeder is trying to produce a certain kind of dog for some reason.
The Chorkie breed of dog may combine traits of its Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier parents or it may resemble one parent more than another. It’s also possible for a breeder to breed two dogs that are Chorkies together. This means that the dogs are the result of previous breedings of Chihuahuas and Yorkies. However, the puppies may still resemble either Chihuahuas or Yorkies.
If you are interested in a Chorkie breed of dog then you should gather information about both the Chihuahua and the Yorkshire Terrier. There’s no way to tell exactly how the puppies will turn out or to what degree they will resemble which parent.
In the case of the Chorkie breed of dog the dogs can have a shorter or longer coat, depending on the Chihuahua parent. Ears can be large and erect or dropped. They may have large Yorkshire Terrier eyes or the more bulbous Chihuahua eyes. Many color combinations are possible but the steel blue and tan Yorkie coloring, black and tan, and fawn colors are often seen.
Temperament:
These are lively, active little dogs which may not always be good with children. Because of their small size they are not recommended for families with very small children. Otherwise, they can be loving and intelligent. Good socialization is strongly recommended from a young age. Make sure that they realize they are dogs.
Height:
The Chorkie breed of dog may stand up to 9 inches tall at the shoulder.
Weight:
The Chorkie breed of dog may weigh between six and 18 pounds.
Exercise:
Although these are very small little dogs they still need regular daily exercise. They are quite active and need exercise to maintain good health and to avoid developing behavior problems.
Grooming:
The grooming requirements for the Chorkie will depend on the dog’s coat type. If the dog has a short, smooth coat then regular brushing will be needed to maintain good coat and skin health. If the dog has a longer coat then more frequent brushing will be needed to keep the coat free of mats and tangles. Some people keep the coat clipped short. Clean the ears regularly to avoid ear infections.
Origin:
United States, 1990s. More specific information is not known.
Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
