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| Recognized By: |
IDCR
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| Common Misspellings: |
Chorki, Choorkie
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| See Also: |
Yorkiechi
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| Appearance: |
The Chorkie has a light color coat with graying around the muzzle that increases with age.
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| Size: |
A fully grown Chorkie weighs about nine pounds.
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| Characteristics: |
The Chorkie is a very clever little dog. Some even seem to have incredibly long distance vision as they like to barks at dogs two acres away. You may even find that don't seem to like the color red as one is noted to bark only at red cars or firetrucks but not other vehicles.
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| Personality: |
The Chorkie is an active, bright, loyal, tender dog who seems to be happy all the time.
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| Family Dog: |
The Chorkie can make a good family dog as they seem to love children and rarely snap at them. Due to their small size they may be best for families with older children.
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| Companionship: |
The Chorkie makes a great lap dog who will also love to sleep in the bed with you.
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| Eyes: |
The Chorkie has bright and clear black eyes.
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| Ears: |
The Chorkie has large and erect ears like the Chihuahua.
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| Body: |
The Chorkie has a long, very athletic body like Chihuahua.
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| Color: |
The coat of the Chorkie is typically like that of the Yorkie.
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| Shedding: |
The Chorkie has a very low to no shed coat.
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| Training: |
The Chorkie is a very intelligent dog.
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| Behavior: |
The Chorkie is a playful, highly trainable dog. They love to play with toys and go for walks and rides in the car.
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| Barking: |
The Chorkie is not an excessive but they do make a good watch dog.
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| Exercise: |
Despite it's small size, the Chorkie needs lots of exercise as they don't tire easily.
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| Physical Ability: |
The Chorkie loves exercise and doesn't tire easily.
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| Health: |
The Chorkie is a very hearty mix.
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| Skin Health: |
The Chorkie is not prone to rashes, scratching or heat issues.
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| History: |
This hybrid is mix of the Chihuahua and Yorkshire. This crossbreed first appeared in the nineties and has blurred characteristics such as: ears down or right, silky and right hair, short hairs in all colors possible. It is impossible to find the creators of this crossbreed since the only interest at this time is to acquire First Generation species which were popularized in the same wave as "Doodles" in the United States. The Chorkie is still not very popular since certain subjects lose their hair or looks like more the Chihuahua. On the contrary, their small size makes sure that there are here to stay.
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* The most accurate way to determine characteristics of a mixed breed is by researching the parent breeds.
** Not all dogs being represented by this name consist of the exact percentages listed above.
It is important to do research on your dog's history before choosing a dog.
We are dedicated to providing the most accurate information possible about each breed.
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