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| Recognized By: |
IDCR
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| Common Misspellings: |
Dorky
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| Appearance: |
The Dorkie can have the Dapple coat like the Dachshund but longer like the Yorkie. They may possibly inherit two different color eyes a trait of the Dachshund.
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| Personality: |
The Dorkie has very sweet disposition.
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| Temperament: |
The Dorkie is a very happy dog who loves to give kisses and play. They also love to be a lap dog.
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| Family Dog: |
The Dorkie is a great family dog who loves kids and other pets.
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| Eyes: |
The Dorkie may have one blue eye inherited from the Dachshund parent.
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| Ears: |
The ears of the Dorkie are floppy like the Dachshund's but have the Yorkie fringing.
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| Body: |
The body of the Dorkie is smaller in size but longer like Dachshund.
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| Feet: |
The Dorkie may have a slight paddle foot which is good for digging out rabbits.
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| Tail: |
The tail of the Dorkie can be left natural and is usually wagging.
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| Color: |
The coat of the Dachshund can be dapple or black and tan in color.
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| Coat: |
The coat of the Dorkie is very soft with light wispy hairs.
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| Barking: |
The Dorkie has short, sharp barks.
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| Allergies: |
The Dorkie may have skin allergies.
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| Skin Health: |
The Dorkie may have mild flaking of the skin as a pup.
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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.
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