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What is a Shorkie???

 

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 We developed the original Shorkie breed here in the USA 18 years ago. and have established ourselves as the Shorkie Experts .  I have taken the time to help you understand what a Shorkie is.  I have written all of this information below to try to the best of my ability to describe what a shorkie is.  If you see this information on any other website it originated here . Please make sure  they have been give our permission to use it. There should be a notation  that states they were given it "Courtesy of priceless pups to use.  We are currently working with several breeder to help bring more shorkie puppies nation wide that meet the standards of what we think a shorkie should be.  Although they are a MIXED BREED does not mean that every shih tzu and yorkie should be bred together to make babies.  The parents should be a good example of what each breed standard is separately so the puppies themselves will come from a good gene pool. Please be leery of Shorkies that are advertised at very low cost.  Often they are NOT intentional breeding and the breeder has no idea what the breeding will produce. It takes much time and much consideration for a mother and father to be deemed fit for breeding of any breed and especially should be considered when mixing of two breeds takes place.

The Mother is always the SHIH TZU and the DAD is always a Yorkie father. The reverse breeding is not "BY US" considered or recognized as a shorkie.  This reverse breeding does not produce puppies that look what we think a  shorkie should look like.

 

Now a days  there are many reasons why people feel they can not have a dog. Some people feel they do not have enough time. Others are concerned they do not have the energy. A few are allergic to dogs and worry about getting sick. No matter what reason or concern you have for not getting a dog, I want you to know that there is a right breed for you and it just may be the SHORKIE.
If you are one of the millions of those who work, you may think you do not have enough time to care for a dog. What you must realize is that not all dogs require a lot of time just a lot of quality time when it is spent, playing loving ,cuddling and sharing  just as it is with  children. For example, Shorkies do not require daily walks, because they can get plenty of exercise just running around the house and are  content just being around the house in your lap or at your feet. 
You may be one who questions whether you have the energy to walk or care for a dog. What you must realize is that not every dog requires a lot of work. For example, a  Shorkie is very content in the
home
. Just sitting brushing him is enough pleasure for him as long as the connection is made. Often in our home a good belly rub is not optional but mandatory for our dogs, but still very layed back and we can sit and enjoy them.
Since America is a clean country, perhaps you are one who is allergic to dogs. Surprisingly there are many ways to minimize allergies from dogs. Most people are really only allergic to dog dandruff, so washing a dog often with the right shampoo helps kill dandruff but that too can dry out the skin ..so the Shorkie comes hypoallergenic already. Allergies are not a concern because they do not shed or shed their dander .
No matter how little time or energy you have, there is a dog that will fit into your daily life. That is why we have yet to find a Shorkie that could not fit into a family almost perfectly. They seem to be the perfect combination of the two breeds combined.  If you carefully research the right dog breeds, you can be sure to find the perfect dog. But we are almost certain that now that you have come across our  Shorkies you search has come to an end.!!

Below I have written the characteristics as I believe them to be to help define them a little more in detail

This Breed Standards for Shorkies is written and owed by PricelessPups.net  If you see this on any other website please make sure that they have our permission to use it by having a notation that says

 

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: 4 TO 12 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.

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