Dorkie Dog Breed Information

Posted on Jul 3, 2019, Modified : Jan 26, 2020 Zina

Dorkie temperament, personality, and behavior

Breeds

Country of Origin	United States
Nicknames and Other Names	Dorkie Terrier
Scientific Name	Canis lupus familiaris
Breed Type	Crossbreed
Group	Hound dog, Lap Dog, Toy Dog
Bred For	Companion and lapdog
Size	Small-Sized
Recognized By	ACHC, IDCR, DBR, DDKC, DRA
Life Span	10-13 Years
Ideal Weight	7-12 Pounds (male and female)
Ideal Height	12-14 Inches (male and female)
Fur Type	Thick and Long
Common Colors	Black and Tan, White, Black
Markings	None
Availability	Moderately Available
Achievements	None
Suitable for Apartments	Yes
Used in World War	No
Most Similar To	Dachshund Yorkshire Terrier

The Dorkie is crossbreed that is created by mixing Dachshund and Yorkshire Terrier. The blend of these two breeds creates a little and adorable Dorkie. It is a small-sized dog like both of its parent breeds and is best suited in an apartment who needs minimal exercise to keep itself contained.

Dorkie does well with the single living owner as long as it gets the time to time attention and a walk in the park. It is an active, alert, and very gentle dog that likes to take a nap on its owner’s lap. It is perfect for single living people as well as old and retired people.

3 weeks old Dorkie puppies.

Temperament, Behavior, Personality

Temperament: The Dorkie is a very gentle dog breed that is perfect as a lap dog for someone who wants a small dog. They are an excellent companion that will always want your attention and will follow you around. They are also good with other pet in the house and get along with them very well.

Behavior: Dorkie loves to be with its people and if they are left alone for a long time without anyone to be with them, they can face separation anxiety. So, Dorkie is not for you if you cannot be with them most of the time.

Personality: Dorkie has a friendly, fun, and playful personality. They love to play with their people or other pets in the house. At the end of the day, they like to sit on its people lap or on the couch with them and relax.

Is Dorkie Child-Friendly?

Dorkie is very friendly with children and they get along with them well. They are playful which makes an excellent playmate for children. Although they are a friendly dog, small kids might play rough and hurt them, so proper supervision is necessary when letting them play together. Teach your kids to behave around dogs and be gentle with them.

Dorkie standing with a baby boy.
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Trainability

Dorkie is trainable dogs as they are eager to please, intelligent. The leader should be consistent and gentle. Harshness can scare them and they might not be able to focus on the training. Reward them with delicious treats as a source of motivation and use lots of vocal praises as they complete a task.

Facts

Dorkie is often born with one blue eye which it might have inherited from Dachshund.
The Dorkie was probably created in 1990 in the United Stated when designer breeds were on-trend.

Health Issues

General Health	Healthy
Common Health Issues	Deafness, Patellar Luxation, Cataracts Hip Dysplasia, Hypothyroidism
Hypoallergenic	No
Vaccination Required	Canine Coronavirus, Rabies, Canine Parvovirus, Leptospirosis, Canine Parainfluenza, Canine Distemper, Kennel Cough
Shedding	Moderate Sherdder
Drooling	Low Drooler
Grooming	Minimal Grooming Required
Weight Gain Potential	Average
Separation Anxiety	High Chance
Allergies	None
Diets and Supplements	Protein: 18% Fat: 8% Glucosamine Probiotics Milk Thistle

Dorkie is a designer breed, so it can inherit some of the canine health problems from its parent breeds.

Deafness: Deafness can be seen in Dorkie as it is genetic. It might not be able to hear properly and will hamper its day to day life but it does not affect its overall health. It can still live a normal life and there are many hearing aids in the market that can make its life easy.
Patellar Luxation: It is a condition where the kneecap of your dog moved from its original place. It will put pain on its leg and makes it difficult for your dog to walk. If you see any abnormality in its gait, take it to a vet for an immediate check-up.