What is a Yorkie Shih Tzu mix called?
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What is a Yorkie Shih Tzu mix called?
A shorkie, also commonly known as a shorkie tzu, is a crossbreed between a shih tzu and a Yorkshire terrier, resulting in a spunky, loyal little fluffball. Shih poos possess all the charm and personality of both the shih tzu and toy poodle along with the hypoallergenic coat of the poodle.
Why shouldn’t you buy a shorkie?
The Shorkie is also known to suffer from a variety of eye conditions, with Glaucoma and Lens Luxation being the most common and problematic, and they are also often interlinked. Toy dogs are also known to suffer with toy size related health issues, and the Shorkie is no different.
How much is a Shih Tzu and Yorkie mix?
If you buy a Shorkie Tzu from a reputable breeder, you can expect to pay between $1,000 and $2,000. It seems even the prices of designer dogs keep going up, so expect some to be on the high end.
Are Shorkies aggressive?
Shorkies are not born aggressive, however they can develop unfriendly behavior if they are not socialized properly. Most small dog breeds do not get a sufficient amount of exposure and training it is easy to simply pick them up when they are loud or reactive and to not invest time and effort to train them well.