Both the breeds that make up the Shorkie are well-known for being extremely attached to their owners and family members, and eager to please them. Charlotte, MI 48813 (517) 639-4426 My son has a Shorkie and I love her but cant find a BREEDER in Michigan. Portage, MI Phone: (231) 533-4070 ! Madison Heights, MI I think Frank and my cat have a system worked out. Port Huron, MI Phone: (616) 693-2490 info@savingtailsanimalrescue.org, Shiawassee Humane Society The common perception is that Shih Tzus were Chinese guard dogs, which is true to a certain extent. If you choose to adopt, many different Yorkie Rescues and Shelters are located in Michigan, so you should have no trouble finding the perfect Yorkie Dog for your family. We used a pad spray. Housekeeping staff helped me search for Chances baby but it was gone! Phone: (231) 745-3079 I then acquired a Shorkie from a rescue group. Rope toys are durable and safe and provide hours of tug-of-war fun. Dont know how far you are from there. They are also brilliant and easily trained. We have just signed up to go view a shorkie ASAP from rescue I am curious as to where in Michigan you areI am in Indiana are you anywhere close driving distance in Indiana? 323 M-62 North However, all of this comes at a price. Love all the stories, but need breeder information. Walker, MI 49534 I live in Houston, Texas. arpdirector@aol.com, New Hope Pet Rescue Yes, only with one of them. Yorkshire Terrier teacup size (mom 3lbs n dad 3 1/2lbs) born 1/30/22 have 2 black/brown males (1spoken for) $1500 and 1 brown female $2000. Phone: 616-886-1474 Stanton, MI 48888 Email: adoptions@al-van.org, Muskegon Humane Society All he wanted to do was eat treats and play. Taking no chances If I leave a room you better believe hes following you. I am getting one tomorrow and it is in Oklahoma. Both choices have pros and cons; ultimately, the decision is up to you. I have no idea what I am doing wrong, or what to do to change this behavior. PO Box 475 Shelby, MI 49455 Tinkerbell is our baby. Phone: (231) 869-5428 Lansing, MI I held him in my arms until he was gone. Battle Creek, MI 49014 When looking for a mix from a shelter you have lots of options. Box D If she has an accident its my fault for waiting a little too long in between potty breaks. Good breeders do not let new owners take their puppy home before 8 weeks of age. Lincoln, MI 48742 Most breeders will have one or two Yorkies in this color, but some may have an entire litter of all-white pups. However, in recent years you might also find second or even third generation Shorkies. We decided to get her a sister as she has always done so well with other animals. They are also easy to train and usually well-behaved, making them ideal pets for first-time dog owners. Weekly, if not daily. You might get lucky, but a Shih Tzu mix could end up with a flat face and the brachycephalic issues that go with it. Phone: (269) 963-1796 Email: info@ARCofmecostacounty.com, Tysons Place Animal Rescue adopt@eatoncountyhumanesociety.org, Grand River Rover Rescue (GRRR) The shorkie is so tiny especially the first 6 months, their bladders must literally be the size of a pea. Shes really intelligent, so I think the potty training issues are due to a little stubbornness. i am also looking for a breeder in MI just wondered what your location is in Indiana? Even at the hospital with an IV in his arm and a cone on his head because there was no way an IV was going to stay without a fight. She pees while she is walking all over the house and doesnt seem to know to stop to do her business. She is very sweet and is pee pad trained, up to date in shots and well used to children. Grand Rapids, MI 49534 The Veterinary Journal. They are great dogs, friends and family members, I highly recommend but be careful as they steal your heart and take up your life with love. Box 223 Thank you, 3750 Foco Rd He's an energetic little guy who is housetrained. Holland, MI 49424 Its very important to find a breeder who is invested in improving the breed and producing wonderful Shorkie puppies as great family pets and companions. Our sweet girl is 3 and the best guardbarker in the world! Because the Shorkie is a mixed breed, its appearance will often vary from dog to dog. Email: ccas@clareco.net, Alcona Humane Society Phone: (616) 399-2119 Email: admin@kobyspromise.org, Wexford County Animal Shelter Our little lady is 2 and was never collected from the pound.. Phone: (231) 620-1454 Phone: (231) 924-9230 ext. Little Blessings Yorkies 4 Aint no way Im getting it out of Franks mouth. Progressive nephropathy due to renal dysplasia in shih tzu dogs in Sweden: A clinical pathological and genetic study. Impact of Facial Conformation On Canine Health. It IS adorable even now. (248) 880-4997, KC and the Sunshine Yorkies Although their parent breeds are similar in size, they differ quite a lot in personality. Poodles are known for being loyal and devoted to their families. You will need to be careful with your Shorkies diet. To give your puppy the best odds of good health, choose a healthy set of parents. Email: adoptapetrescue@yahoo.com, Adopt a Friend for Life of Southwest Michigan Check out our advice on feeding a Shih Tzu puppy. My cat kills snakes!!!! % attention ??? Although Frank hates riding in automobiles (his entire body shakes uncontrollably, he pants, gets very anxiousits so bad Im afraid hes going to have a heart attack), but the allergy shots have helped greatly, so I usually get him groomed and flea meds all in the one monthly trip to vet. PO BOX 252 Harrison, MI 48625 Kalamazoo, MI Keen to say hello to you, with happy wagging tails. Topinabee, MI 49791 Email: Carri@luvnpupz.org, Unleashed Love Pet Rescue Teacup Yorkshire Terrier Puppies for Adoption in Michigan up to $100, $200, $300, $400, $500, and more. While they need daily exercise, Yorkie Maltese mixes are generally content to lounge around the house and cuddle up on the couch. General dog shelters are a good point of contact, but so are breed specific shelters for each parent breed. Here are some alternatives that you might like to consider: I have Yorkie Shih Tzu for 13 years and 5 months, his name is Elliott. 1316 Lamont Ave We just keep up with the firm No and giving her toys. You can surgically widen a dogs nostrils to aid their breathing, but its better to not require this option. Its only in recent years that these two breeds have been combined with the aim of creating a lively lapdog. However, they can also be stubborn and opinionated. No other can replace our Kaos but what better way to get a new family member and h help give a home than rescue.. The best food for Yorkie puppies is a little easier to select, and if your dog is more like their Yorkshire Terrier parent then it will be fine picking from this range. Portland, MI 48875 St. Clair Shores, MI Phone: 616-453-7422, SPCA of Southwest Michigan From the moment you bring your tiny puppy home, they will quickly become a part of the family. Houghton Lake, MI 48629 Good luck. 2013. PO Box 83 Finding the right breeder might be more expensive, but can save you a lot in terms of vets bills and heartache further down the line. info@midmichiganhumane.org, ROAR- Reflections Outcast Animal Rescue I had just been diagnosed with depression and i got her and now i take medicine for depression, but with out her i would probably not be here today. East Lansing, MI our puppies are love to be with they love climbing on our body and licks aour body.they are currently weeks old they are vet check check and proven healthy com alongside with vet papers Meet Baby Boy, a sweet mix of pug and Yorkie! I love our little 8 1/2 pound Lexi more than I ever thought possible. She does not have a preferred location- she just lets out number 1 and 2 wherever she is. We use puppy pads so I ha vet to pick it up really fast. Wed prefer to see the puppy first, but live in MA. Diane. A SHORKIE!!! (989) 652-0552 Box 185 Phone: (989) 846-4421 However she only eats to live and not food driven. Email: rpsmrescue@rpsm.org, Project Hope Animal Rescue While theyre very keen and aware of their surroundings, theyre also much more likely to walk right up to a stranger, introduce themselves, and make a new friend. He was only 9 and I feel it was much too soon. They seem adorbla. Chloe is perfect..loves to be right next to me and is truly a lap dog. I have always wanted a dog but i was extremely particular in appearence i took one look at the shorkie breed and knew those breed of pups were exactly what i needed I went on a puppy quest lol for years I finally found the perfect pup for me he was 8 weeks old when i brought him home & i took one look at him & knew his name would be TEDDY he is 4 months old now & i love him!!!! Email: 2ndchs@gmail.com, Kellys Kritters (989) 539-3221 Lincoln, MI 48742 Strain G. 2004. Thanks for listening, Oh I hope you find her, I will be saying some prayers for you God bless x. Some of the Michigan cities we plan to include Puppies For Sale and Rescue Organizations are listed below. In addition, they tend to be less yappy than some other breeds, which makes them good neighbors. Make sure going out isnt play time. Sometimes we can be walking in the backyard for 40 minutes with her and she will not go. This will also be affected by the climate you and your Shorkie live in. So, we took him and he has been a WONDERFUL little man!!!! Their undercoat feels more like fleece, while the top coat has that flowy, silky fur that we usually associate with this breed. 2938 Business One Drive PO Box 516 Battle Creek MI 49016 2018 Breed Predispositions to Disease In Dogs and Cats. Cassopolis, MI 49031 We got our Shorkie from my cousin in Missouri when we were visiting. They are likely to produce plenty of dander that sets off allergic responses in humans with this tendency. There are also phantom colors, darker colors with lighter colored phantom markings on the eyebrows, cheeks, legs, and chest. I have always been the Mom to large to giant breed dogs who were wonderful and loving companions. Email: ccac@cassco.org, Headin Home Pet Rescue, Inc. Telephone: 248-722-9373, Sissy Js Poochies Pee pads were a no go as he only wanted to chew them. Weve never had a small breed and it took us over a year to find one, we love her and couldnt imagine life without her now??? He enjoys going for walks, playing fetch with a tennis ball, and playing rope tug, and likes being around people. She is up to date on vaccines and deworming and has been vet checked and healthy. Standish, MI 48658 Lake Odessa, MI 48849 She is so quick to learn, understands or intuits what is being said, adapts to any and all situations, is easily trained (or perhaps shes trained me), never had an accident in home, alerts to anyone outside home, knows the names of all her toys and will bring them to me to play fetch when I ask for particular toy; is well-behaved when we have house guests, anticipates my every move, and, in fact, as I write this, Chance is sitting beside me in my office desk chair napping while I work. You end up with a spunky, intelligent dog that is also low-shedding and good with families. He is everything to me my baby boy he is my best everything!!! Your story tears me up. For more info Puppy is a Toy Cup Yorkie shots and dewormed ready for a good home soon very lovable yes its a lap dog call Lavon at 574 538 XXXX. I am looking for a breeder. Would love to know where you purchased this dog. Once we get back inside, she will do her business. If youre sitting he is on your lap or laying beside you. Thank you. Thank you ! Email: animaloversinc@yahoo.com, Mason County Animal Control Making them look like a tiny version of Chewbacca (the popular characters from the Star Wars franchise). Muskegon, MI 49442 Wiley Blackwell. Box 144 They are also not ideal for families with young children, and dont respond well to traditional training methods. alconahumanesociety@yahoo.com, Animal Rescue Project Burton, MI But, with the right training and rewarding motivation, they can learn and follow commands very quickly. Now if I can find a way to keep him from wanting to play with live snakes. Phone: (269) 383-8775 Thanks, Analysis of Dog Bites In Children Who Are Younger Than 17 Years. This will ensure their fur doesnt start matting and probably need to be groomed a bit more often than the typical dog. I had the exact same problem with my pup. We lost our little man Kaos a Stroodle last January he had been my shadow for 14years and 7months to the day. My fur baby buddy is much loved by all of my extended family. Battle Creek, MI 49037 My shorkie (almost 7 years old now) is extremely responsive to our voices. Veterinary Ophthalmology. When I came across Peggys post, I felt a lump in my throat. By the time theyre fully grown, a Shorkie dog can range anywhere from seven pounds to a little over 15 or 16lbs. I cant imagine a better breed for us. Phone: (231) 689-1867 Harrison, MI 48625 Still trying to decide if this is the right breed for you? 989-723-4262 Yorkie Terriers are known for being energetic and playful, and they make great companions. But for some its also about money. Email: helpfrommyfriendsinc@gmail.com, Oceana County Animal Friends Wyoming, MI They are easily trained, and wonderful. Potty training was pretty difficult with her, but she has it down for the most part now. She is still not potty trained! And finally, the toy must be entertaining because a bored dog is destructive. Eastpointe, MI Nasopharyngeal Turbinates in Brachycephalic Dogs and Cats. But we just got a 5 month old Shorkie and he is bright light, the sweetest puppy. His price is pet only . Shes everything we could ever want in a doga real blessing!! 36540 66th St, Bangor, MI 49013 Email: mikayla@bellwetherharbor.org, Peaceful Paws Animal Sanctuary He will co is a super sweet yorki/chihuahua mix puppy. 269-963-6582 Ohhhh im so sorry i will pray for het return to you safely. acac@arenaccountygov.com. We kept one of the puppies. Sure enough, little later, knock on door, and three of housekeeping staff were there to return Chances baby to her! The breeder said his weight would max out at around 7 poundshe weighs 13 pounds! He is black and has a white stripe on his chest (hence his name ;) he will be ready to join your loving family after May 11, 2011, what a great Mother's Day gift!! Hypomagnesemia and hypocalcemia associated with protein-losing enteropathy in Yorkshire terriers: five cases (1992-1998). But they do have long hair, which can be quite high maintenance. Mine is eating his poop too. Email: AFL-President@adoptafriendforlife.org, Newaygo County Animal Shelter Also, our girl snores more loudly than I do. Dowagiac, MI 49047 Lake Odessa, MI 48849 We are looking for a shorkie and live in Southwest Florida. Chance makes friends, in a sweet, non-aggressive way and everybody loves having her around! Email: FaithLoveHopeRescue@yahoo.com, One Love Rescue Email: alconahumanesociety@yahoo.com, Kalamazoo County Animal Services & Enforcement I would like to get a little female Yorkie or mix because although Rocky is healthy I know he wont live forever. Rescuing an adult also means that you will have a better idea of whether the respiratory health problems of the Shih Tzu are going to be an issue for your Shih Tzu mix. (517) 796-0259, The Family Puppy Livonia, MI Some lovely words and great advice He wasnt focused tonight. Grand Rapids, MI 49525 Quincy, MI 49082 Warren, MI She is cute as a button but I also cant wait until this stage passes. Email: ioniaanimalshelter@hotmail.com, Mackenzies Animal Sanctuary Cadillac, MI 49601 Phone: (231) 861-5395 Good luck with Emmett! I have 3 kids, 11-15 years old who would help provide the best home for him. My husband of 50 years who just turned 70 was diagnosed with alzheimers at the age of 65. Is there any way to stop this. As the Shorkie is a relatively new mix, there have not been any studies carried out looking specifically at their health. Email: animalcontrol@masoncounty.net, Mason County Mutts So to get a good picture, we need to look at their parent breeds. Pet Breeder 14345 Bagley St Email: adoptions@pawsofhope.org, Mason County PAWS Please tell me where to find a great breeder in Ohio/Michigan area. Has a great appetite, sheds very little an amazing cuddler, and very playful. 736 Paws Trail Not to mention appearance, and health.This pocket sized pet is loyal, active, and determined! When we look at the pictures of our Mick, now we smile instead of cry. I live alone and I wondered if this dog would be a good chose for me. Email: sachseb@stjosephcountymi.org, Pet Tales Rescue Pontiac, MI Phone: 517-526-3621 Im thinking it may be that he is not getting which nutrients from his food. 1406 6th Ave A lot cheaper then a Breeder..he is great..he was from ACCT Philadelphia..picked him up at pet smart. This will vary depending upon where you are based, and you shouldnt just pick the cheapest puppy. As a result, some kennels specialize in breeding only Yorkies with this coat color. We are in GA. We are looking to buy a shorkie puppy, preferably male from a reputable breeder. This means they must both have health tests, no family history of the diseases they are prone to, and certificates to prove all of this. Phone: (269) 341-5005 There are some great guides to help you with all aspects of puppy care and training. Ive had my Izzy fifteen years in April. Whereas Yorkie colors are limited to black, tan, blue and gold, Shih Tzu colors come in an amazing array. She was frustrating at times when she was a puppy, but shes absolutely worth it! He loves to play with other puppies. Teacup Puppies for Sale in Bolingbrook, Illinois | Adopt a Dog Today! He is About to Be 1yr old in Nov. projecthoperescue@gmail.com, Calhoun County Animal Center, Inc 219 Peekstock Drive Otherwise, theyre going to focus on whatever they want to do. The Canadian Veterinary Journal. One issue weve had with our oldest is skin allergies. They also have a reputation for being very intelligent, which makes them easy to train. Phone: (616) 453-8900 ext. I am a disabled Veteran and one day i took my son school shopping and he said lets go to the pets r inn and so i did and there she was looking at me and wagging her tail and that little face. 07591 Blue Star Hwy I am moving in five months to a location that will absolutely require him to be house trained. Please inform me of reputable breeders that are reasonably priced as I am single and retired. She is a year old and I havent noticed her go into her heat cycle yet..she is totally trajned to potty pads and was easy to train. Technique and Outcome of Nares Amputation (Traders Technique) in Immature Shih Tzus. St. Joseph, MI 49085 ONeill et al. 989-375-4204 This may be more of an age issue for our dog or it may be a breed issue. She passed away 7 wks ago ? This page lists Teacup Yorkie breeders, rescues, and shelters in Michigan that may have Teacup Yorkie puppies for sale or adoption. Email: boots@nmarn.org, Keep Checking Back For New Michigan Breeders and Rescue Listings. She had been very low maintenance. Still super playful though! After a stint with heart value, kidney and stomach issues which were severe we had to put him to sleep on March 7th, 2022. Taylor, MI Email: projecthoperescue@gmail.com, Calhoun County Animal Center, Inc Phone: 231-796-2683 Owosso, MI 48867 Email: Office@muskegonhumanesociety.org, Cobers Canine Rescue So I tried that and its been working. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. Arenac County Animal Control is a fun-loving, charming, and gentle Yorkshire Terrier that loves to play and explore! Applied Animal Behavior Science. Email: fourpaws2rescue@yahoo.com, Tags: teacup Yorkie puppies for sale in Michigan, Yorkie puppies for sale in Michigan, Yorkie puppies for sale in mi, Yorkie pups for sale in Michigan, yorkies for sale in mi, Michigan Yorkie puppies, Yorkie poo puppies for sale in Michigan, Yorkie puppies for sale in Michigan under $500, Yorkie puppies for adoption in Michigan, Yorkie puppies for sale in Michigan under 300, Yorkie puppies for sale in ann arbor Michigan, Yorkie puppies for sale in grand rapids mi, Yorkshire terrier puppies for sale in Michigan, Yorkie puppies for sale in Muskegon mi, Refurbished Pets of Southern Michigan Vet still feels they are wait and see. Phone: (616) 632-7300 Grawn, MI 49637 Email: ocaf.rescue@gmail.com, Paws of Hope I had my little shorkie for 12 years and she was so lovable and caring, its 3 days before Christmas and she is missing, I come disable back in 2015 and she has been my beside my side companion ,I have come rather stress and depressed since I cant work anymore and she has really helped me, when I got cancer she cried alot and when they told I was in remission, the crying stopped, please say a prayer that she comes home, she is in heat and I had let her out for just a minute and came in and got her treats and she left with 2 bigger dogs I have been really worried over her. Phone: (269) 492-1010 Here are some to get you started. 457 W. Traverse Bay Rd. I love her like a child though and wouldnt trade her for anything. 2185 W. Baseline Road fourpaws2rescue@yahoo.com, Refurbished Pets of Southern Michigan