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The Dorkie has a long, smooth coat that is usually black and red. The legs are short and the body is long. The coat is easy to care for and is generally fluffy and soft. The profile is low.
Dorkies, because they are part Daushaund are very good at barking. Although they may be a small breed, they have a very loud, short, deep bark. The Dorkie loves to be a lap dog and craves attention. They are known to burrow under covers and love to go for ride alongs in the car. This breed is very smart and easy to train. They are great for first time dog owners. Some tend to be picky eaters and it may take awhile to find their preferred diet. Dorkies often become very attached to one person but still do well with others in the family. They are good with kids and are very gentle. They do well in apartments or a house as well as with large families. Most are not hyper and may sleep close to 18 hours a day. Although, some may be very hyper. When children are present, they love to play. They need several leash walks a day or to be let loose in a large yard.
Dorkies are very low maintenance dogs. The occasional nail clipping and grooming is necessary. Some Dorkies do have longer coats than other that may need to be trimmed, but other than that, no other major maintenance required.
Dorkies ideally like to be inside. They like to be comfortable and to be around people. They are a wonderful apartment dog and love kids. They have moderately high energy and need daily exercise. They enjoy long leash walks, meeting other dogs and riding in cars.
HI, Angie from Ringgold,Ga. my 5 lb dorkiie Max is 2 loves to play, loves kidsand loves to bark at anything that he can see out the window. He does have allergy problems since last summer. ON a grain free diet. Max never misses a thing and beats the kids to the car (In garage) each morning. We love little tiny Max.
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My dorkie has shorter hair than most, and I find that works best. His leg hair gets rather long, so I trim that. Also, my Dorkie shed for about the 1st year (We originally got becuase they told us a low-shed dog-but he shed all the time) but is now 2 years old and barely sheds. Hope that helps!
My dorkie was in heat for a total of about 3 weeks. There was discharge for about one week but she was swollen and peed a lot more for a full 3 weeks. I didn't notice behavior changes with my little girl but she was still pretty new to me when her heat started.
A pain in my butt lol not really to bad we have 3 other diffrent breeds that live with us well they let us live with them and ruger is the smartest and was the easiest to house break and train
Age :
5 months
Name:
Reema
Color:
Black & Tan
Description:
Reema when she was a puppy.
Age :
1 year, 8 months
Name:
Reema
Color:
Black & Tan
Description:
The Dorkie is a superb breed of dog! Our little girl has a very kind and loving temperament and she just loves to play in the park! As first-time dog owners we couldn't recommend another breed! She is also a very sociable dog and has no issues with other dogs or young children.
Age :
4 Months
Name:
Arlen
Color:
Black & Tan with a little Sliver
Description:
Arlen love to have Play ball & love to go on walk with his Cousin Terri !!! Will play up to 3 hours at a time mostly at Night with his Mommy !!
Age :
1
Name:
Frankie
Color:
black tan
Description:
Frankie the Dorkie
Age :
1
Name:
Frankie
Color:
black tan
Description:
Frankie the Dorkie
Age :
1
Name:
Frankie
Color:
black tan
Description:
Frankie the Dorkie
Age :
1
Name:
Frankie
Color:
black tan
Description:
Frankie: 1yr old Dorkie. Rescue pup.
Age :
3
Name:
Pablo
Color:
tan / black
Description:
My best friend. Most friendly, intelligent dog I've ever met. Very well behaved and funny.
Age :
1
Name:
Bella
Color:
Black
Description:
Lazy days
Age :
4 years
Name:
Noel
Color:
Black/Tan
Description:
She is very lovable. Given to us as a Christmas gift! hence the name Noel.
Age :
4 years
Name:
Misty Rose
Color:
black , brown
Description:
This is my amazing rescued Dorkie. Beautiful colors. Silky black hair. Yorkie face and loving to a fault. Loves people . Eats just about anything you or I would.
Age :
5
Name:
Benny hill
Color:
Dark brown strawberry blond
Description:
The cutest sweetest most loving dog ever.they do get very attached, he is with me constantly. Our only issue with him Has been his uncontrollable barking at people even a block away and he wont stop until he can manage to get to them or they are out of sight. Other than that he has provided me with the best 2 years of my life this far. You cant help spoiling them rotten.
Age :
1 yr 5months
Name:
Ginger
Color:
Black and Tan
Description:
She is a very lovable, and a very quick learner.
Age :
1 YR
Name:
Molly jr
Color:
Brownishblonde
Description:
what do you get when you mix a Dorkie with a shitzu
Age :
1 1/2
Name:
Freyja
Color:
Dapple
Description:
Adopted through 4luvofdogs after the Wheatland, ND puppymill rescue of 170 dogs with her being one of the pregnant mothers when she was less than a year old!
Age :
3yrs >
Name:
Toto
Color:
chocolate and cream
Description:
We rescued her almost 3 years ago, she is the most enthusiastic, fun loving, intelligent little dog I've ever had the pleasure of sharing life with! She was approx. 9 months old when we rescued her... fully house trained, crate trained, and never has chewed on anything except the toys we give her. Calm passenger that loves to travel...anywhere! Loves to play fetch inside and explore all the mouse holes outside!
Age :
2
Name:
Jellybean
Color:
strawberry blonde
Description:
I'm Jellybean and my mommy taught me to speak, give high five, rollover, kisses,and I even sing. Mommy says I learn things really fast! I even open the bathroom door by jumping on it and I go potty on my potty pad if its in the middle of the night and I come back to bed when I'm finished.
Age :
2
Name:
Jellybean
Color:
strawberry blonde
Description:
Jellybean is the smartest, sweetest dog I have ever owned. She loves to snuggle under the covers and especially loves to sing and give kisses to her daddy.
Age :
6 mos
Name:
Rosie
Color:
tan andd black mic
Description:
My sweety
Age :
6 mos
Name:
Rosie
Color:
tan andd black mic
Description:
This is the sweetest little dog i have ever had. Loving, playful loyal and smart. I just love her to pieces.
Age :
1 year
Name:
Lola
Color:
Tri
Description:
Lola is a smart, beautiful,lap loving girl who loves her mom.She also loves to snuggle under the bed covers at night.
Age :
one year
Name:
Jack
Color:
red
Description:
Jack is a Dorkie, he's very happy and sweet. He cheers everybody and loves children . He also is very sociable with other dogs. High energy but great for an apartment.
Age :
14 weeks
Name:
Sandy
Color:
Blonde
Description:
Sandy is playful and energetic. She loves to go for walks on the beach
Age :
1 year
Name:
Ally
Color:
Black/tan
Description:
Loves to play with her toys! Enjoys cuddling. Loves being with her family.
Age :
10 weeks
Name:
Sandy
Color:
Tan
Description:
Sandy is a dorkie. She is playful, lovable and full of energy.
Age :
9
Name:
Skittles
Color:
Black and redish brown
Description:
The most mellow dog. He loves to be in your lap being pet he will just chill with you for hours. He whines when he has to go outside. He loves to stare at you while your eating (his way of begging) he is ultimately my best friend
Age :
2
Name:
Charlie
Color:
Black, tan, and white
Description:
Charlie is my dorkie. I have had her for almost two years and got her from a coworker who could no longer take care of her when she was 7 or 8 months old. Before my coworker owned her, a family with an autistic child had her. Sadly she was abused (kicked, hit, thrown) by the child, who was startled by her, when she was a little puppy and now she hates children. She is very attached to me and loves to snuggle up with me under the covers. She also loves to sleep on her back, and she snores sometimes! She is absolutely the best dog I have ever owned throughout my life, and I love her to pieces! She loves to walk and play fetch. Even though she has been through so much in her short little life, she is still so loyal to me and gives so much love. I will never get any other breed dog! Dorkies for life :)
Age :
3 yrs
Name:
Gidget
Color:
Tan/Red
Description:
World's greatest snuggler. Extremely tolerant of mommy's antics.
Age :
3 yrs
Name:
Gidget
Color:
Tan/Red
Description:
Loves to snuggle, kiss, and beg for "cookies". Loves car rides. Friendly, loving, the sweetest nature. Can't imagine life without her.
Age :
3 years
Name:
Miss Cupcake
Color:
Red & brown
Description:
awwwwwww this is the life
Age :
3 years
Name:
Miss Cupcake
Color:
Red & brown
Description:
waiting on mom to come to bed
Age :
3 years
Name:
Miss Cupcake
Color:
Red & brown
Description:
1st time little dog animal and I will never go back to labs again. Cupcake turned 3 in Jan 2012 , she is 6lbs and full of such wonderful personality, she is the love of my life and keeps smiling onstantly.
Age :
8 months
Name:
Olive
Color:
Brown and Tan
Description:
This is Olive, or little Dorkie, this picture was taken when she was a little over four months old. She's very smart and has picked up on a lot of tricks and commands only after a month of having her. She's very affectionate and loves to play and a very good dog.
Age :
8 months
Name:
Olive
Color:
Brown and Tan
Description:
This is Olive, or little Dorkie, this picture was taken when she was a little over four months old. She's very smart and has picked up on a lot of tricks and commands only after a month of having her. She's very affectionate and loves to play and a very good dog.
Age :
9 months
Name:
Gustofur Columbus
Color:
Tan and Black
Description:
Best dog ever. Very smart and a very quick learner. Love to play and snuggle!
Age :
15 years
Name:
Baby
Color:
black/tan/silver
Description:
Baby : very spunky, happy dog who loves to play but also cuddle on the couch. He loves people, and thinks he is the largest dog ever because he will put his dog mates (shep/lab females) in their place.
Age :
11
Name:
Fritz
Color:
Black and Red
Description:
Fritz, posing again.
Age :
3 years
Name:
Maya
Color:
mostly black with small amount of brown
Description:
This is the most enjoyable dog we have ever owned. She travels all over the country with us and does wonderful. Maya is a special little dog.
Age :
1
Name:
Josie
Color:
tan red black
Description:
Age :
1
Name:
Josie
Color:
tan red black
Description:
Age :
3
Name:
lilly
Color:
red
Description:
i just had a litter of 4 yesterday!
Age :
6 months
Name:
Sidney
Color:
Black and tan
Description:
Puppy dorkie
Age :
3
Name:
lilly
Color:
red
Description:
sweet
Age :
4 months
Name:
Nemo
Color:
blonde/gray/brown
Description:
Absolutely beautiful in every way
Age :
1
Name:
Sammy and Lilly
Color:
Black/Brown
Description:
This is the picture I meant to pick of my little Sammy and Lilly.
Age :
1 year
Name:
Kameha Menehune Kuuipo
Color:
Black and Red
Description:
Long smooth coat, very short legs long body, very loving and playful he is full grown and weighs 4 pounds. tons of love and fun.
Age :
5 months
Name:
Lucy
Color:
Black/Tan/Silver
Description:
She loves her chair and binkie...
Age :
3 mos
Name:
Scrappy
Color:
Black/Rust
Description:
Scrappy is my new baby & he knows it! Lovin this lil guy!
Age :
1 year
Name:
Bailey
Color:
Wire Haired Dorkie/Mix
Description:
This Dorkie is a lap dog for sure! She LOVES to sit in your lap, and would do it all day if she were allowed. I found what was written in the "character" section on Dorkies on this website to be very true. Bailey sleeps over 18 hours a day. If we're not engaging her, walking her, or letting her play with a rawhide, she'll curl up by our feet or in her bed, if we don't allow her to sit on the couch with us. She was a picky eater at first, but she like "Taste of the Wild" brand. She doesn't really fetch, or play with toys on her own and rarely carries things in her mouth (except a rawhide or treat that she'll take back to her bed). She's a bit scared of traffic when she gets too close and skateboarders/shopping carts/bicycles. But we're working with her on that. She IS attached to ONE person in the family more than others...but she's great with everyone. She is sweet and affectionate and a great dog for condo/apartment living. She has never ever barked! She'll only wine a bit when we leave, or in the morning when she wants to come into the bedroom. She was totally house trained when we got her at 1 year old. We love our little Dorke, she's a great first dog for someone who's never had a dog before bc she's SO laidback. The only I wish was that she'd retrieve or like to play with balls or tug of war, but she doesn't really yet. Bailey is probably a bit more submissive than most Dorkies, she probably went thru some trama before arriving at the LA City Shelter--she was found on the streets. When we got her, she was REALLY shy, but she's come out of her shell since we've socialized her.
Age :
1 year
Name:
Bailey
Color:
Brown/Black/Red/Mix Wire Haired
Description:
Bailey was rescued from a Los Angeles City Animal shelter in July 2010, she is 1 year old.
Age :
1
Name:
Milo
Color:
Red with tinges or black and white
Description:
Milo is a kleptomaniac! He steals everything of nearly no importance . . . especially socks! He is the craziest, kookiest, puppy in the world; he's also the most loveable and snuggly guy ever. His favorite pasttime is snuggling with mommy; he loves his afternoon nap! He's got my fiance wrapped around his paw! My fiance tries to be all manly with Milo when I'm around, but I often here him from the other room talking to Milo in a cute little voice.
Milo is just a happy little guy with a big heart and a silly einstein hair!
Age :
2 1/2
Name:
Rosie
Color:
Black/Brown
Description:
She displays the physical attributes of both parents. Elongated body and nose from the Dachshund and cute furry face and legs.
Age :
7
Name:
Jeffrey
Color:
tan and black
Description:
Jeffrey is the greatest Dorkie ever! He has such a sweet personality and an adorable doo tee doo walk. He's definitely an old English man in a dog's body.
Age :
2 years old
Name:
Gabbi
Color:
Brown and reddish tan
Description:
Gabbi is a great bff!!! She is my constant companion, although she does bark alot. I have tried to put a stop to the barking with a water spray bottle....it works.
All in all, I would get a Dorkie again in a heartbeat!!! She is very smart!!!
Age :
1 1/2 years old
Name:
Evo
Color:
Brown/ Tan
Description:
We took Evo for boating and he enjoy it
Age :
1 1/2 years old
Name:
Evo
Color:
Brown
Description:
We got Evo from a previous owner who doesn't have time to take care of him anymore. He love to be around my family. He enjoy walking straight with two legs. He is very active and love to jump high, run fast and goes for a long walk in the afternoon. He has a penetrating eye, goofy, protective and he give everyone a generous attention and love.
Age :
5 years
Name:
Smokey
Color:
black, tan, copper, grey
Description:
Dorkies always want to lay on blankets or pillows
Age :
5 years
Name:
Smokey
Color:
black, tan, copper, grey
Description:
dorkies love their toys
Age :
5 years
Name:
Smokey
Color:
black, tan, copper, grey
Description:
Smokey with long hair
Age :
5 years
Name:
Smokey
Color:
black, tan, copper, grey
Description:
More smokey
Age :
5 years
Name:
Smokey
Color:
black, tan, copper, grey
Description:
Smokey again
Age :
5 years
Name:
Smokey
Color:
black, tan, copper, grey
Description:
Smokey was great company. Liked to sleep under the covers. Would eat anything. Did not like loud people or fast moving people. Always wanted to be with me everywhere and all the time. A very loyal friend. A great breed.
Age :
1yr
Name:
Mia
Color:
black/tan
Description:
dachshund yorkie mix
Age :
9 months
Name:
Woody
Color:
Black, tan & silver
Description:
The cutest boy, is being stubborn lately w/ going to his kennel when I need to go to work in the morning, the little pain in the a$$. Working on it :)
Age :
5 months
Name:
Mazzy
Color:
black and tan
Description:
Mazzy is the sweetest thing. She has had my husband and I wrapped around her paw since the day we brought her home. She has the best temperament and loves attention and playing with her toys. Definitely a wonderful addition to our family.
Age :
1 year
Name:
Milo
Color:
Brown & black
Description:
Milo is our mischevious Dorkie. He turned 1 in October.
Age :
14
Name:
Bucky
Color:
Gold
Description:
14 years of unconditional love. Always calm. Never chewed up anything. Wouldn't dare eat food left in the car with him. Knows how to ask to go out, be fed, or needs water. Hates kids and skateboards. Loves big dogs. Always cheerful and prances when he walks. Goes down on front paws with playing with other dogs. People says he looks like a stufed toy. Has had diabetes for 8 years. Otherwise healthy. I will miss him terribly when he goes.
Age :
4 months
Name:
Bailey
Color:
black/tan
Description:
Bailey after a little run in the park. Who knew he had a big long tongue to go with his big ears!
Age :
5 mths
Name:
Gracie
Color:
Black and Tan
Description:
Gracie was born June 30th-2009...her mommie is a mini black and tan daschund and her daddy is a small yorkie....She is the love of my life...:-)
The sweetest, smartest, cutest, cuddliest baby girl....Ive had dogs all my life but none have captured my heart quite like she has....Dont know how she'll turn out lol but I know I love her to pieces....
Age :
Name:
Color:
Description:
Age :
18 Months
Name:
Parker
Color:
Brown
Description:
Parker the little dog
Age :
10 months
Name:
Maya
Color:
black with tan markings
Description:
A wonderful companion, likes to travel, go on walks, play in the water hose. Just an easy little dog to have around, she is about 10 lbs, doesn't shed at all.
