How long does a Chorkie live?

A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Yorkshire Terrier (11–15 years).

Is a Chorkie easy to train?

Trainability is low, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Chorkie

Also searched as Chihuahua Yorkie Mix

The Chorkie is a cross between a Chihuahua and a Yorkshire Terrier. Most grow into toy-sized dogs of 4–6 lb and live 12–16 years.

Chihuahua, a purebred dog — ChihuahuaPhoto: Caterinarufo, Public domain, source

Yorkshire Terrier, a purebred dog — Yorkshire TerrierPhoto: Gandalfelrojo2, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight4–6 lbcan be 3–7 lb

Height6–8 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–16 years

SizeToy-sized

How big does a Chorkie get?

Chihuahua3–6 lb

The mix4–6 lb

Yorkshire Terrier4–7 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Chorkie dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 6–8 inches at the shoulder, against 5–8 in for the Chihuahua and 7–8 in for the Yorkshire Terrier.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

Yorkshire Terrier has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

Energy

Moderate

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Low

The Chihuahua rates low and the Yorkshire Terrier very low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Very low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Chihuahua is usually described as charming, graceful, sassy. The Yorkshire Terrier as affectionate, sprightly, tomboyish. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Chihuahua vs Yorkie vs the mix

Trait	Chihuahua	Chorkie	Yorkshire Terrier
Weight	3–6 lb	4–6 lb	4–7 lb
Height	5–8 in	6–8 in	7–8 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	12–16 yr	11–15 yr
Shedding	low	low	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Chorkie

How big does a Chorkie get?: Most grow to 4–6 pounds and 6–8 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 3–7 pounds.
How long does a Chorkie live?: A typical lifespan is 12–16 years, the midpoint of the Chihuahua (14–16 years) and the Yorkshire Terrier (11–15 years).
Does a Chorkie shed?: Shedding is low. Yorkshire Terrier has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Chorkie easy to train?: Trainability is low, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Chihuahua mixes

Other Yorkie mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.