Well you have made up your mind and found the puppy of your dreams and it is a Shorkie puppy.

So much information the internet !!!!  That is where the "SCA", TheShorkie Club Of America is here to help no matter where you get your shorkie from.  Make a decision to be informed.  There is so much misleading information on the website that it only confuses puppy parents to be. So as we tell many people.  STOP.. PUT THE BRAKES ON!!! do some research bout shorkies.

There is a breeder named Sherry Carter in Alabama  that makes the claims a shorkie THROWS back to the yorkies side (meaning it should always look more like a yokie)  WRONG FOLKS! I started the breed here in the USA almost 20 yrs ago as of 2009 and please let me inform you:

 Well bred shorkies do not through back to the yorkie side on a regular basis.!!!! They are a combination of both the breeds perfectly blended but on  a 85%... Range are more shih tzu like in appearance and temperament . On the 15 % occasion that a shorkie looks like a yorkie.. the same rule applies.  They should never have thin balding coats!!! that is the first sign of a poor quality breeding or a under lying health issue. That applies to all breed of dogs!!!! It could be a sign of RED MANGE!!! beware. Since starting the Shorkie breed almost 20 yrs ago as of 2009....I have never come across or bred any Shorkie puppies with Thin Balding coats and have never experienced Shorkies throwing back to the YORKIE side on a regular basis as a  breeder in Alabama professes.  ON OCCASION a puppy may be more yorkie like .. but that rarely occurs and is the very reason we use the shih tzus as the mothers.

The Shorkie Club Of America is working on generation after generation trying to get this breed to a "predictable breeding" the same as when you breed  a shih tzu to a shih tzu or a yorkie to a yorkie... you get consistency. But the Shorkie Club Of America for the Shorkie does not THROW BACK TO THE Yorkie side.

Shorkies that throw back to the yorkie side are never considered candidates for second generation breedings.  But are none the less great pets .

BEWARE OF ANY WEBSITES MAKING SUCH A CLAIM AND  WATCH  FOR BALD PATCHES ON PUPPIES HUGE RED Flag!!!!

Now lets address size!!!!

No one has TEACUP Shorkies like we do some websites proclaim!!! Thank God for that!!! Look at the thin balding coats on the websites that make these claims.

So you are looking for a Teacup Shorkie puppy? You would be very interested in finding out there is no such thing and the Shorkie Club of America does not recognize  Wording like Teacups, Micro, Mini, Teenies and  often are just ploys to lure you into purchasing a puppy from a disreputable breeder! The Shorkie also known as a Shorkie Tzu range in size from 4-12 lbs. 4 being very small indeed!!!!. If you are wanting something smaller than this you must also take a look at the health issues that could arise as well as longevity. Why are any breeders trying to down size an already toy sized breed????

Now again please understand we do get the tiny tiny ones on occasion.

BUT WE DO NOT BREED SPECIFICALLY FOR THAT PURPOSEFULLY.

It is very common that all breeders, on occasion have that occasionally smaller puppy. However there is NO reputable ethical Shorkie breeder would ever consider breeding on purpose for this smaller size! Nor would they think of breeding any of their females that are  in the 2-4 lb. range. Most of your reputable shorkie breeders breed to improve health, temperament, and quality of the puppies they produce and always take the life of the mothers they are breeding into consideration first and foremost.

These advertised Shorkies  under 4lbs are so much more susceptible to both hereditary and non-hereditary health issues, including birth defects to heart and organ problems. These can occur undetected for a long time, so you would not know until the dog has reached 2 or older. Some can show up early on as well. Many tinies  you will see have very very thin coats and balding spots on their bodies.

Now that does not mean they do Not exist!!! We personally have had them BUT WE ALWAYS MAKE SURE WE PLACE THEM IN APPROPRIATE HOMES  AND THEY COME FROM GENETICALLY TESTED PARENTS

THAT ARE CERF(eye tested by dog (etymologist)  OFA( knees hearts elbos and hips) AND BILE ACID TESTED to ensure the liver is functioning properly! but still problems can arise!!!

Sherry Carter Also makes claims that no one can get their hands on these tinies and they are such a rare breeding when in fact we have references on our site with tinies that are 4 lbs and under  that will attest to how they are susceptible to issues!

Shorkie puppies do have a VARIETY OF COAT TEXTURE. Thinner..heavier...very thick... but never thin and balding with no hair on the muzzle or ears or missing on other body parts????? That is a sign of health issues or of terrible breeding practices.

So you see you need to NOT make size a top priority in finding a healthy dog of any breed. Finding a healthy, happy puppy with excellent Shorkie  characteristics is far more important than size!

Do your research on any breeder you choose. Make sure they have years of experience and references in breeding Shorkies.  There are a few new SHORKIE BREEDERS that have only been breeding shorkie puppies a very short time that make false claims only to make excuses for the poor quality they are breeding. Take your time when looking for a new puppy no matter what breed you are choosing.

Beware of SHORKIE PUPPY SALES

Responsible breeders of any breed never try to lure you into buying 2 puppies at the same time.  In-fact reputable breeders discourage this. We try and have them wait a few months and then get a second puppy to offer bonding time with the first puppy and the puppy.

Ask any professional dog trainer and they will let you know.. getting two puppies especially litter mates is not a good idea. 

No with that being said we have had families that have wanted two puppies at the same time and were set on that.  But they knew what they were getting into and we told them the pros and cons of owning two puppies at the same time

When you see PUPPY SALE on a website it merely is letting you know they are having a hard time placing their puppies.  You also will probably note the puppies are much older and have not been adopted so they are no lowering prices to move the puppy by offering a buy one get half price off...It is a very interesting concept having a puppy sale.. But never the less it is important to look into why someone would be having a sale and why they cannot place the puppies they are bringing onto this world.

We never put our puppies ON SALE! we have made exceptions in prices for our military families and to some special need clients that we have had. But we refuse to have a puppy sale as if our babies are MERCHANDISE

WE COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THAT OUR PRICES ARE NOT FOR EVERYONE

but with all the genetic testing and experience and dedication to the Shorkie Breed

We make no excuses for it.  No to date no one has the references we do in Shorkies and we constantly are reminded of how incredible our puppy parents are and so very thankful for the 20 plus years if support we continue to receive from them over the years

As you will see our shorkie puppies get adopted very quickly because of our years and years of experience in the Shorkie breed and with our puppy parents.  That does not mean that you will inevitably find your baby here.  But here is a GREAT place to start to gather Shorkie Information.

We are firm believers in taking the time to research and finding the right puppy and the right breeder. So please use our web site as a resources to educate yourself. Do not be a VICTIM ONLINE!!!!!!!

You can always call us with questions and we will help if we can.

253 238 7936

Steffy