Yorkie Poo is a hybrid breed resulted from the cross of Yorkshire Terrier and Poodle. It was designed to create a toy-sized dog, free of genetic disorders from its parents. It has its origin in United States of America. It has a height between 7 and 15 inches and a weight between 3 and 14 pounds, specific to the size of the Poodle used for crossbreeding. It has a silky and curly hair in different colors which is hypoallergenic, making it perfect for living in an apartment and for families with children. It must live only indoors to keep its physical and emotional well-being. Yorkie Poo is active, affectionate, fun-loving and loyal companion which love being in a family. It is confident such as Yorkshire Terrier, easygoing and less demanding than other small breeds. It is also smart and if it is correctly trained, it can become watchful and open to explore new things. Its temperament varies depending on heredity factors, training and socialization. It is a curious and playful breed and needs early socialization to become a well-rounded dog.

It loves to be the center of attention and it is brave, easy to train and gently like the Poodle. It is perfect for families with big kids and needs to be respected and protected. It can adapt easily to apartment life where it needs a place for its own. Crate training in puppyhood will help it accept confinement if it should be boarded and will also help to avoid accidents in the house. It shouldn’t be kept in a crate more than few hours as it is a people dog.Yorkie Poo requires regular brush to avoid tangles and bath once a month to keep its hair and skin healthy. It also needs measured and quality dry food and a small quantity of canned food. It requires daily exercise and walks as it has lots of energy. These will keep it happy and healthy. It is prone to gum disease, bad breath, loss of teeth, epilepsy or other diseases which it can inherit from its parents if they are not carefully selected for the crossbreeding. It can inherit from the Poddle the tendency to develop diseases like cataracts, allergies, skin problems, hip dysplasia, Von Hillenbrand – a genetic disease which prevents blood clotting.

On the other hand, it can inherit from Yorkshire Terrier health issues like dermatitis that lead to hair loss or problems with blood flow between liver and the rest of the body, hypoglycemia or tooth problems.  If it is correctly crossed and cared, it can live more than 15 years. If you’re looking for a fun-loving designer dog which is intelligent, affectionate and gentle, choose a Yorkie Poo. It will become your companion to whom you’ll be in love with from the first moments. Premier Pups sells Yorkie Poo dogs from reputable breeders that are checked-up by vets to ensure they meet our standards. We sell small breed puppies in Ohio and nearby states like West Virginia, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Illinois and Pennsylvania. Full AKC Registered English Bulldog Puppies!! Shih Tzu / Yorkie Hybrid Dogs "This is Charlie Bear. He is a Shih Tzu / Yorkie aka Shorkie, shown here at 2 years old. He is the sweetest and most mellow little boy. He's perfectly well behaved and loves being outdoors, swimming in the ocean, playing with kitties and cuddling.

Charlie doesn't have any bad habits or behavior problems. Ninja Blender Take Lid OffHe was a little hard to potty-train as a baby, but now has gotten the hang of it. Catahoula Leopard Dog Puppies For Sale In ColoradoHe is shy and has been since he was a baby. Mini Dachshund Puppies For Sale Western AustraliaHe loves people and other animals and doesn't have a mean bone in his body." Find a Shorkie Tzu Breeder Rescue a Shorkie Tzu The Shorkie Tzu is not a purebred dog. It is a cross between the Shih Tzu and the Yorkshire Terrier. Charlie Bear, a Shih-Tzu / Yorkie aka Shorkie, shown here at 2 years old with his hair cut short Milly the Shorkie at 1 year old—"Pretty Milly is a perfect puppy, her name is just right as she is silly and sweet.

She loves people and is GREAT with kids. She loves to snuggle and play." Ringo, Shorkie Tzu (Shih Tzu / Yorkie mix breed dog) at 1 year; he weighs around 5 pounds. Polo "Peanut Butter" a.k.a Pork Chop the Shorkie Tzu at 4 years old— "I never would have thought a small dog would break into my heart the way this dog did. Polo is strong willed from a pup, very hard to train yet highly intelligent! if we have something of his, he will not relent until he has it back, extremely alert and a great watch dog. It seems Polo is semi submissive yet has dominance when needed. I am writing this and showing his image because he has been missing since 4/20/15, and I want his image to be immortalized." Polo "Peanut Butter" a.k.a Pork Chop the Shorkie Tzu at 4 years old Zoe the Shorkie Tzu (Yorkie / Shih Tzu mix breed dog) at 1 year old, photo courtesy of Priscilla's Precious Pups Zoe the Shorkie Tzu (Yorkie / Shih Tzu mix breed) as a puppy at 10 weeks old, photo courtesy of Priscilla's Precious Pups

Emma the one-year-old Shorkie Tzu has the Yorkie personality and the Shih Tzu disposition. Louis the Shorkie Tzu puppy at 11 weeks old—his mother was full-breed Yorkie and his dad was full-breed Shih Tzu. He is very playful and fun and loving! Everywhere he goes, he gets lots of attention from everybody. Lexi the Shorkie Tzu at 6 weeks old—her mother was full-bred Yorkie and her father is full-bred Shih Tzu. Lexi the Shorkie Tzu at 6 months old, weighing about 5.5 lbs.—her mother was full-bred Yorkie and her father is full-bred Shih Tzu. "This is Happy, the super Shorkie! He is 3 months old in this picture and every inch a wonder pup. He's a bundle of energy and affection. He is also very smart and sensitive. He knows the sound of my car and bounds to greet me every day. He likes to take his toys up my bed to play with them. He also likes to chew on stuff, but we managed to curb that bad habit in a matter of days." Shorkie Tzu puppy, photo courtesy of Pricelesspups