Chorki: description of the mestizo and its content

Today there are many different breeds of dogs. One breed may be familiar to everyone, for example, a Shepherd, Labrador or Dachshund, or there is one that only a small number of people are familiar with.

Recently, small lap dogs have become very popular among dog lovers around the world. But you won't surprise anyone with them either. That is why breeders continue to work to cross as many different breeds of dogs as possible, and thus get new, unusual and interesting mixtures. In this article, we will talk about the breed of dogs known as the Chorki, how it appeared, the features of its character and upbringing, and how to take care of such a pet. We will also find out the positive and negative aspects of such a pet.

The Yorkshire Terrier and Chihuahua are some of the most famous and popular breeds that are preferred by people who love small dogs. Therefore, scientists decided to create a cross between them, that is, to cross. The result of their work was the emergence mestizo york and chihuahua are chorkies.

The first chorki puppies appeared around the 90s of the last century. Very quickly, this cross was named ideal for living in an apartment. This is primarily due to the "compactness" of the dog, the size of which allows you to keep the animal even in a small apartment. After all, chorki are far from a Doberman, for whom an aviary and a lot of space are needed, and his requests are much less.

Since the Chorki is a mixture of Yorkies and Chihuahuas, the characteristics of these dog breeds are responsible for the appearance of the puppy. Outwardly, these dogs are more like a Yorkie, and can only partially resemble a Chihuahua.The puppy is characterized by a well-built body, a small, high head.

If we talk about the color of the future puppy, then there is no exact opportunity to predict what it will be. Color can be absolutely any, in most cases golden or black. Chihuahua genes are mostly involved in its formation.

Besides, it is impossible to predict the length of the coat - it can be either long or short. Most often, there are red mestizos, which have a long, straight and soft coat. The minimum weight of the chorki is at least 2 kilograms, the maximum is 4 kilograms.

Cynologists say that any dog ​​can be brought up and trained, the main thing is that it knows who its owner is. But be that as it may, from the chorki everything is a little different. The appearance and character of such a pet are radically different things, and sometimes their combination in an animal is surprising. Chorki are characterized by a sharp mind and extreme stubbornness, it is almost impossible to train them, given the peculiarities of the character of animals.

Adults can play with the dog, but you need to be alert: the dog can play and bite, which will be a complete surprise. Chorki is one of the few dog breeds that should not be allowed near small children. The mestizo will not tolerate children's games and pranks.

The dog does not like being alone. In separation from the owner, the animal becomes wild and nervous. And it takes a lot of time for the puppy to recover its psychological state. It is worth noting the fact that the mestizo is quite touchy, and even during a small quarrel and raising his voice, he can refuse to communicate with the offender. But, despite all of the above, the Chorki are distinguished by special devotion and patience.

As with any other pet, some care is needed for the Chorki. For them, given the artificial origin, various diseases are relevant, most often genetic, which can be transmitted to the puppy from one of the parents.

Chorka is characterized by the following ailments:

• joint diseases;
• hypoglycemia.

Before you get such a pet, you should definitely go to a pet store and buy everything you need. Purchases should include a special comb or brush for grooming your dog's hair. Chorki need to be combed 1-2 times every three days. The puppy must be taught to comb from the very birth, since he does not like this procedure.

Several times a month, the dog needs to be bathed, clipped, checked for fleas or ticks, and checked for lichens. Taking proper care of your puppy also means going to the veterinarian regularly for examinations and all vaccinations.

As for walks, they should be frequent and long, but only in warm weather. In winter, the dog needs to be dressed in a special suit and it is better to carry it on hands so that its paws do not freeze.

You also need:

• use a cotton swab to wipe your eyes every day;
• using a special toothbrush for dogs, carefully brush your teeth so that plaque and calculus do not form later;
• periodically inspect the auricles;
• cut the dog every 2-2.5 months.

The condition of the dog and its appearance is greatly influenced by the diet. This breed does not need special nutrition. Chorki can be fed with both natural food and dry food.

It is very important that along with food, the dog gets essential vitamins, minerals and trace elementsthat ensure good development and well-being. The feed must be balanced.

When choosing a chorki, there are several mandatory points to consider:

• the presence of a family tree - it is desirable to have the opportunity to meet the puppy's dad and mom, to make sure of their good condition and health;
• activity and mobility of the puppy;
• healthy joints - this will make it possible to verify the behavior of the puppy during the game;
• cleanliness and smoothness of the coat;
• absence of ticks, fleas and lichen;
• a good appetite;
• condition of eyes, mouth and ears, there should be no discharge.

For more information on Chorky dogs, see the video below.