shorkie

English

Etymology

Blend of shih tzu +‎ Yorkie.

Noun

shorkie (plural shorkies)

1. A dog that is a cross between a Shih Tzu and Yorkie.
   • 2006 November 4, Tracy Dingmann, “Designer Dogs Breed Discontent”, in Albuquerque Journal, 126th year, number 308, page A4:

     Caesar’s Pets in Rio Rancho carries many varieties of designer dogs, including shorkies (shi-tzu crossed with Yorkie) and cavapoos (King Charles Cavalier spaniel crossed with poodle), said store co-owner Mindy Roberson.

   • 2011 December 1, “Student of the week”, in Dayton Daily News, volume 135, number 48, page 2:

     Pets: Black Labrador named Murphy and a shorkie named Sookie

   • 2013 March 29, “Dogs get spring in their step”, in The Des Moines Register, page 1:

     Billie, a shorkie, snuggles inside the jacket of Belinda Buck of Des Moines.