Shorkie for Sale in the Philippines
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Shorkie
Toy · 5–12 lbs
Shih Tzu
Gentle · affectionate · low-energy
Yorkshire Terrier
Feisty · loyal · low-shedding
The Shorkie combines the Shih Tzu — a thousand-year-old Tibetan and Chinese Imperial palace companion — with the Yorkshire Terrier, the 19th-century English working terrier transformed into a Victorian lapdog. The cross began appearing in North America and the UK in the late 1990s and early 2000s, prized for blending the Shih Tzu's gentle temperament with the Yorkie's confidence and near-non-shedding silky coat.
The Shorkie is a reliably low-shedding (10–25/100) toy companion with a friendly, affectionate nature (75–92/100) and very low exercise needs — excellent for apartment dwellers and allergy-sensitive owners. The long, silky coat requires significant grooming investment (62–82/100), and the Yorkie's bold temperament can produce a feisty, vocal streak that benefits from consistent early training.
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Shorkie Buyer's Guide
Common questions answered before you buy
A Shorkie is a cross between a Shih Tzu (Gentle · affectionate · low-energy) and a Yorkshire Terrier (Feisty · loyal · low-shedding). The goal of this cross is to combine the best traits of both parents — but it's important to understand that results vary significantly from puppy to puppy, even within the same litter.
No dog is truly hypoallergenic — all dogs produce dander, saliva, and urine proteins that trigger allergies. However, the Shorkie is a low-shedding breed that produces less loose hair and dander than most dogs. People with mild dog allergies often tolerate them well. If allergies are a concern, spend time with the specific puppy before committing — individual reactions vary.
Shorkies typically weigh between 5–12 lbs. However, size can vary significantly depending on which parent the puppy takes after and the generation (F1, F1B, etc.). A smaller parent — particularly if one parent is a Miniature or Toy variant — will produce smaller offspring. Always ask breeders about the parent sizes, not just the breed average.
With consistent effort, yes. The Shorkie has trainability scores ranging from 55–72/100. Some puppies will pick things up quickly; others — especially those inheriting more stubbornness from one parent — will need more patience. Positive reinforcement and short, engaging training sessions work best.
The Shorkie typically lives 12–15 years. Hybrid dogs often benefit from "hybrid vigour" — a tendency for mixed breeds to be healthier than either purebred parent. However, they can still inherit health conditions from either parent line. Ask breeders about health testing on both parents (hips, eyes, heart, depending on the parent breeds), and schedule annual vet check-ups throughout your dog's life.
Yes — the Shorkie is generally apartment-adaptable as long as their exercise needs are met. Daily walks and interactive play sessions (around 30 minutes of light-to-moderate exercise daily) are sufficient to keep them calm indoors. Mental stimulation — puzzle toys, training sessions — is equally important for this intelligent cross.