Both Havapoo and Chorkie are originated from United States. Havapoo may grow 29 cm / 12 inches higher than Chorkie. Both Havapoo and Chorkie are having almost same weight. Both Havapoo and Chorkie has almost same life span. Both Havapoo and Chorkie has almost same litter size. Havapoo requires Moderate maintenance. But Chorkie requires Low maintenance
History
The Havapoo is usually a cross with a miniature Poodle and a Havanese but other poodle sizes such as the toy can be used. This is a fairly new cross breed just getting the attention of the American public. The result is a friendly, small dog. They have a striking appearance and lovable personality. They are easy to train and very smart. Not much is know about their heritage except that they were developed in the United States sometime in the past 30 years. Given the long history of the parental breeds, you can count on the quality and beauty of the Havapoo.
The Chorkie is a very popular little dog but he is not a purebred. The Chorkie was developed by crossing the Yorkshire Terrier with the Chihuahua. Probably the most popular Chorkie ever was the Taco Bell dog in the 1990s. This hybrid is a young breed created in the late 1900’s. These small, toy dogs are great lapdogs. It’s not possible to know the exact heritage of the Chorkies but the initial crossing of the two breeds occurred in the early part of the 20th century.
The Chorkie makes a great indoor pet best suited for the single or elderly person. Not because the Chorkie does not like children but because they are so small they can be easily injured by children. They are continuing to grow in popularity all the time among those who enjoy the new designer dogs.
Basic Information
Origin:
United States
United States
Life Span:
10 - 14 Years
10 - 12 Years
Other Names:
Poovanese, Island Mini Doodle, Havadoodle, Havanesepoo, Havanesedoodle
Chiyorkie • York Chi • Yorkie-Chi • Yorkchi • Yorkiechi • Yorkiehuahua
Colors Available:
brown, grey, tan, white, black
brown to black, white to tan, beige to grey.
Coat:
soft, hypoallergenic fur
variable – long/silky or short/smooth
Shedding:
Moderate
Moderate
Temperament:
Affectionate, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Outgoing, Playful
Affectionate, Alert, Courageous, Energetic, Friendly, Lively, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing
Grooming:
Moderate maintenance
Low maintenance
Trainability:
Easy
Moderate
New Owners Friendly:
Yes
No
Description
The look of the Havapoo is unpredictable in first generation mixes as the puppies can appear like either of the parents. Most however have carried on the facial features of the Havanese. They usually have soft coats with hypoallergenic fur that comes in brown, black, grey, white and tan.
The white dogs tend to be deaf or perhaps even blind.
They are really good looking dogs whichever parent they favor.
As mentioned previously the Chorkie is a mix between the Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie) and the Chihuahua. They Tend to look more like the terrier than the Chi with a small head carried high on a well-proportioned body, with the long silky hair of the Yorkie. Their head carried the shape of the Chihuahua. Like the Chihuahua, they have mostly pointed ears although some Chorkies have droopy ears. The Chorkie coat is silky, long, and can be in a variety of colors. The ears are either fringed like the Yorkie or smooth like the Chihuahua.
Characteristics
1Children friendliness yes but monitor their interaction so the dog does not get hurt.
2.Special talents highly intelligent and love to run
3.Adaptability Home or apartment is fine but would love a fenced yard to run in.
4.Learning ability very high smart and loves to learn
Remember that the Chorkie is a cross breed and not a purebred. Its temperament is that of a mixed breed dog which is usually laid back and mellow. The Chorkie might bark a lot as both the Yorkshire and the Chihuahua are known to bark. It can carry the traits of either or both of its parents.
The Chorkie is a great lap dog though he can be stubborn and wear their owner out with all their energy. They are playful and willful and need strong leadership despite their small size. They will bark at anything they find to be suspicious. Despite their size they are highly intelligent and very loyal, affectionate dogs. They love their people and will not like it if you leave them alone very often. They are quite brave to the point of being reckless and can be aggressive toward dogs a lot bigger than they are. Due to their courage and their barking they are great family dogs.
Health Problems
Even though first generation mixes have no genetic health issues. There are however some issues they are prone to:
• Deafness - primarily in the white dogs, nothing can be done for it.
• Cataracts – can lead to blindness
• Hypothyroidism – can be medicated
• Hip Dysplasia – can lead to lameness
• Patellar Luxation – can lead to lameness
Chorkies can have any of the health issues of any toy dog but they are known to be prone to allergies and skin issues. They are susceptible to injury from children or rough play including possible tracheal collapse.
Caring The Pet
1Feeding the puppy – feed a high quality puppy food for small or toy dogs. Feed 3-4 times a day a total or 1 cup.
2.Feeding the adult - feed a high quality puppy food for small or toy dogs. Feed 3-4 times a day a total of 2 cups
3.Points for Good Health – overall good health
4. Games and Exercises – needs some moderate exercise and would love a fenced yard to run in. Will play fetch and some are good at agility.
Feeding
These small dogs have a lot of energy and need to eat a food that is high in quality calories. No empty calories for these guys. Feed them at least twice a day and no more than a fourth of a cup of dry food for the entire day. They can become overweight easily so do not overfeed.
Health issues
Additional health issues might include knee cap dislocation leading to arthritis or lameness and a tendency to develop low blood sugar.
Exercise and games
Again, these are high energy little dogs. They need to be exercised or at least have brisk play inside the house. They excel at competitive games such as barn hunt, agility and obedience.
Comparison with other breeds
- vs Yorkshire Terrier - Breed Comparison
- vs Chihuahua - Breed Comparison
- vs Morkie - Breed Comparison
- vs Havanese - Breed Comparison
- vs Chorkie - Breed Comparison
- vs Pekingese - Breed Comparison
- vs Chinese Crested Dog - Breed Comparison
- vs Chiweenie - Breed Comparison
- vs Chug - Breed Comparison
- vs Affenpinscher - Breed Comparison
- vs Brussels Griffon - Breed Comparison
- vs Chipoo - Breed Comparison
- vs Chiapom - Breed Comparison
- vs English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) - Breed Comparison
- vs Long Haired Chihuahua - Breed Comparison
- vs Bichon Bolognese - Breed Comparison
- vs Russian Toy Terrier - Breed Comparison
- vs Franzuskaya Bolonka - Breed Comparison
- vs Phalene - Breed Comparison
- vs Bugg - Breed Comparison
- vs Cockachon - Breed Comparison
- vs Shih Tzu - Breed Comparison
- vs Silky Terrier - Breed Comparison
- vs Snorkie - Breed Comparison
- vs Toy Bulldog - Breed Comparison
- Morkie vs Chorkie - Breed Comparison
- Havanese vs Chorkie - Breed Comparison
- Chorkie vs Yorkshire Terrier - Breed Comparison
- Chorkie vs Chihuahua - Breed Comparison
- Chorkie vs Chinese Crested Dog - Breed Comparison
- Chorkie vs Chiweenie - Breed Comparison
- Chorkie vs Affenpinscher - Breed Comparison
- Chorkie vs Brussels Griffon - Breed Comparison
- Chorkie vs Chipoo - Breed Comparison
- Chorkie vs Chiapom - Breed Comparison
- Chorkie vs Bichon Bolognese - Breed Comparison
- Chorkie vs Bugg - Breed Comparison
- Pekingese vs Chorkie - Breed Comparison
- Chug vs Chorkie - Breed Comparison
- English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) vs Chorkie - Breed Comparison
- Long Haired Chihuahua vs Chorkie - Breed Comparison
- Russian Toy Terrier vs Chorkie - Breed Comparison
- Franzuskaya Bolonka vs Chorkie - Breed Comparison
- Phalene vs Chorkie - Breed Comparison
- Cockachon vs Chorkie - Breed Comparison
- Shih Tzu vs Chorkie - Breed Comparison
- Silky Terrier vs Chorkie - Breed Comparison
- Snorkie vs Chorkie - Breed Comparison
- Toy Bulldog vs Chorkie - Breed Comparison
- Toy Mi-Ki vs Chorkie - Breed Comparison