Many Years ago we started out on a mission to create and define the Shorkie as its own breed.
What a shorkie journey it has been. From all the many years of puppy parents and shorkie puppies we literally have extended family all over the USA and Canada.
Do to all the shorkie love and support from our shorkie families through the years we have finally reached a high point for the shorkie breed
As Of Sept 1 2008 the Shorkie Club Of America is up and going AND THE REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE TO REGISTER PUPPIES.
Shorkie Club Of America is Open to All breeders who will get the required genetic testing done and are in-home breeders verified by a licensed vet .
Our definition of an in-home breeder is a breeder that actually has their dogs and puppies live with them in the same house as actual family members.
In our opinion it is the Only way to raise puppies and to be a pet owner.
After all these years of dedication to this mix breed its is finally here.
Shorkie Day Of Recognition Is Here!
Now lets talk Shorkie genetics!!!!!!
Researchers are working hard to identify the genetic origin of canine diseases so they can be excised from breeding programs by responsible breeders. Many diseases are known to both the Shih Tzu and Yorkie breed. Tests that are available now are x-rays to detect displaced or malformed hips, elbows, and knees; eye tests for progressive retinal atrophy; a biopsy for sebaceous adenitis; a blood test for hypothyroidism and von Willebrand’s disease (a bleeding disorder)and a smattering of other tests that aid in detecting breed-specific diseases.
Responsible breeders take advantage of these tests and plan their breedings accordingly.
Many breeders and puppy parents are under the assumption that a mixed breed is healthier in the long run. When in fact many mixed breed dogs are at high risk for health issues.
Pure bred breeders get very offended my mixed breed dogs. The reason is because good breeders of purebred dogs spend much time energy and money or genetic testing to produce healthy puppies.
We wont do any less for our Shorkie puppies. We test all our dogs and keep documentation of every breeding. Even when I only bred shih tzus our dogs were still genetically tested for all the above diseases. If a breeder sells their puppy then how can they not afford to test for issues that may arise .
We founded the Shorkie Club Of America so people can find the breeders that do the genetic testing and register their puppies and keep and accurate lineage of the dogs they breed. hypoallergenic
No other breed club to include the AKC requires their breeders to do genetic testing on their dogs.
Bad breeding practices of both designer breeds and purebreds are the reason our humane society's today are over flowing.
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Our Vet plays a huge role in shipping our Shorkie puppies home to their new families.
We have made a list of links on the left to help you in finding a good vet for your Shorkie incase you do not have one already.
We have Shorkie puppies in All 50 states And In Canda
Shipping Shorkie puppies is easy and most of all it is SAFE for the Shorkies we send! We have years of experience Shipping Shorkie puppies home to their puppy parents all through the USA and Canada. !
Dont forget!!!!
We can ship your Shorkie baby home to you in any for the states listed below and most places in Canada:
Weather may play a role in what airline we use. Our first choice is Continental, then Delta for shipping our shorkies home to you.
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We dont have Shorkie puppies for sale. We have Shorkies for adoption!
We have Shorkie pups available now!!!
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