What kind of dog is a Chorkie mix?

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What kind of dog is a Chorkie mix?​

Chorkie The Chorkie is a mixed breed dog–a cross between the Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier dog breeds. Playful, devoted, and outgoing, these small pups inherited some of the best traits from both of their parents.

How much does a Chorkie puppy cost?​

You can find Chorkie puppies priced from $150 USD to $1000 USD with one of our credible breeders. Browse through our breeder’s listings and find your perfect puppy at the perfect price.
How to choose the right Kibble for your Chorkie?
Choose kibble that is suitable for their age (puppy, adult, or senior), size, and activity level (dog food formulated for small breeds). In addition to picking out the right type of food, you’ll have to pay attention to the serving sizes. As a petite dog, Chorkie doesn’t need much kibble to be full, but their appetite is often voracious.
What kind of health problems does a Chorkie have?
Like other hybrids, the Chorkie will tend to have fewer health problems than most purebreds ( known as’ hybrid Vigor’). Potential health problems include patellar luxations (dislocated knee) and sensitivity to anesthesia. The Chorkie is eager to learn and will do many tricks for treats.

How do you take care of a Chorkie?​

Ideally, the best way to handle this is to leave out food for the dog so that it can feed whenever necessary. The Chorkie breed typically has a smooth coat that is non-shedding to low-shedding. Even so, regular grooming will be required to make sure that the coat does not become tangled and that it will flow freely.

What are some of the common problems with chorkies?​

Other issues are skin problems, ear and eye infections, slipping patellas. The intelligent and zealous chorkies, being fond of their masters, pick up training easily, including socialization, especially if trained by an trainer/owner who can take the lead while training, set the rules distinctly, and at the same time, is loving and lenient.

Chorkie Puppy Information. Chorkies are half Yorkshire terrier and half Chihuahua. Chorkies are a cross between the Yorkshire terrier and the Chihuahua. While this mix isn’t recognized by the American Kennel Club as a purebred dog, anyone seeing a Chorkie puppy recognizes it as purely cute.
Are there any health issues with a Chorkie?
Like so many other dogs the Chorkie is known to suffer from a few hereditary health issues that affect their parent breeds which are worth knowing about if you are planning share your home with one of these charming little dogs. The conditions that seem to affect the breed the most include the following:
How much does a full grown Chorkie weigh?
As both the parents are small-dog breeds, the Chorkie is also a little dog. Most full-grown Chorkies don’t weigh more than seven pounds, so your puppy will be really tiny.
The Chorkie is not a recognised Kennel Club breed as such there are no breed specific breeding restrictions in place. However prospective owners should make sure that breeders have had their stud dogs tested for hereditary conditions associated with parent breeds. What about Assured Breeder Requirements?
Adult Chorkies can weigh between eight and 15 pounds and stand six to nine inches tall. Those that inherit more from their Yorkshire Terrier side can be slightly longer. As long as you do not overfeed your dog and get it the daily exercise that the pup needs, it shouldn’t get much bigger.
Do chorkies shed a lot?
Chorkies tend to be hypoallergenic with a low shed coat; though, it’s tough to say for sure. If your pup gets more Chihuahua in them, they may shed a bit more. Since the Chorkie is a small dog, they can be easily injured.