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Originally Posted by ShinyShiny Hello! I just joined the forum today and performed a search for "Shorkies" but did not quite find what I was looking for.
I've been thinking about getting a dog for a long time and am/was considering a Yorkshire terrier. My past dogs (many years ago) have been Labradors. I'm living in a small condo with my mom that allows small pets.
I would like a dog that isn't yappy or is needy. I'd like to be able to relax with the dog and not have it jumping around too much. I don't mind daily grooming. A breeder I emailed thought Yorkies would be too needy for me.
So in my Internet travels I came across a cute mix called Shorkies. What is the temperament of a Shorkie? How much terrier personality does a Shorkie have? What else do I have to consider with this breed? I am not planning on showing, just having an easy-going companion.
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Just because a yorkie is mixed with something, doesn't mean being "yappy/needy" will be bred out of them. You don't know what will traits will pass on. Just like how you don't know what exact colors the puppies will be, you won't know if the terrier qualities will pass on. It's a common misconception that people who breed mixes try to push so that they can say the mix is better than a purebreed. I would hate for you pay a fortune for a mix puppy with that misconception and then have to find it a new home.
I think the best thing for you to do is look in the rescues for an adult. That way it will already be house trained (not as needy as a puppy), and will fit best in your household.