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Name	Shorkie	Morkie	Shichon
Origins	United States	United States	United States
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Shorkie Tzu Yorkie Tzu	Morkshire Terrier	Teddy Bear Zuchon
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Cross Breed	Cross Breed

Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Shorkie or Morkie or Shichon? Which is the smallest dog, Shorkie or Morkie or Shichon?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Shorkie or Morkie or Morkie? Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon weight comparison:	5-15 pounds (2.3-6.8 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	10-15 pounds (5-7 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	12.5 pounds (6 kg)
Height Which is taller, Shorkie or Morkie or Shichon? Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon height comparison:	6-14 inches (15-36 cm)	5-9 inches (13-23 cm)	19-21 inches (49-53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	10 inches (25.5 cm)	7 inches (18 cm)	20 inches (51 cm)

Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Shorkie or Morkie or Shichon? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$800-$1200	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Shorkie or Morkie or Shichon?	Average: The Shorkie is a commonly available dog breed.	Average: The Morkie is a commonly available dog breed.	Average: The Shichon is a commonly available dog breed.

Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Morkie dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon trainability comparison.	Shorkie dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Morkie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Shichon dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Shorkie or Morkie or Shichon?	Shorkie dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Morkie dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Shichon dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Shorkie or Morkie or Shichon? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Shorkie dogs are average defenders. See more.	Morkie dogs are average defenders. See more.	Shichon dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Shorkie or Morkie or Shichon? Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon behavior/temperament comparison:	Stubborn Energetic Loyal	Playful Funny Energetic Lovable	Playful Loving Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Social
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Shorkie dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Morkie dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon?	Average to High: Shorkie dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Morkie dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Shichon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon social needs comparison:	Shorkie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Morkie dogs are a social breed. See more.	Shichon dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Shorkie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Morkie dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Shichon dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Shorkie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Morkie dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Shichon dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon playfulness comparison:	The Shorkie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Morkie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Shichon is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon?	Average to High: The Shorkie is a vocal breed. See more.	A lot: Morkie is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Shichon barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Shorkie or Morkie or Shichon?	Very house-friendly dog the Shorkie breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Morkie indoors.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Shichon indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Shorkie dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Morkie dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Shichon dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Shorkie or Morkie or Shichon?	Shorkie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Morkie dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Shichon dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Shorkie or Morkie or Shichon?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Shorkie bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Morkie bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Shichon bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Shorkie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Morkie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Shichon has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon mouthiness comparison:	Shorkie dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Morkie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Shichon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon health comparison. Which is the healthier: Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon?	Shorkies tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Morkies are commonly healthy dogs.	The Shichon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon health problems comparison:	Dental Problems Glaucoma Liver Issues Lens Luxation Brachycephalic Syndrome Hypoglycemia Respiratory Problems Spinal Disorders	Collapsed Trachea Dental Problems Hernia Reverse Sneezing Glaucoma	Allergies
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Shorkie should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Morkie should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Shichon should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon lifespan comparison. How long do Shorkie, Morkie and Shichon breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-16 years The average lifespan of Shorkie: 14 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Morkie: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Shichon: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Morkie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Shorkie or Morkie or Shichon? Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon energy level comparison:	Shorkie dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Morkie dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Shichon dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Shorkie or Morkie or Shichon? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Shorkie dogs exercise need is minimal.	Morkie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Shichon dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Shorkie or Morkie or Shichon?	Shorkie dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Morkie dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Shichon dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Shorkie or Morkie or Shichon?	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Shorkie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Morkie's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Shichon has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon coat comparison:	Straight Medium	Fluffy Soft Luxurious Long	Fluffy Dense Curly Silky
Colors What are the original Shorkie, Morkie and Shichon color?	Black Red Blue White Brown Fawn	Black White Brown	Black Gray Red Cream White Silver Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Shorkie or Morkie or Shichon? Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Shorkie doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Morkie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Shichon requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Shorkie or Morkie or Shichon? Shorkie or Morkie or {name3 shedding:	Shorkie dogs are low shedders. See more.	Morkie dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Shichon dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Shorkie or Morkie or Shichon?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon?	Low 🔽 The Shorkie has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Morkie has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Shichon has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Shorkie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Morkie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Shichon is an average drooler. See more.

Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Shorkie dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Morkie dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Shichon dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Shorkie or Morkie or Shichon? Which dog is more friendly?	Shorkie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Morkie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Shichon dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Shorkie or Morkie or Shichon?	Shorkie dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Morkie dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Shichon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Shorkie or Morkie or Shichon?	Shorkie dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Morkie dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Shichon dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Shorkie or Morkie or Shichon?	Shorkie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Morkie dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Shichon dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon?	Yes Shorkie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Morkie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Shichon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes Shorkie is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	Yes Morkie is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Shichon is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Shorkies are commonly okay with elderly people.	Morkies are commonly okay with elderly people.	Shichons are usually recommended for elderly people.

Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
Most Popular Service Dog Breeds
Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Shorkie or Morkie or Shichon? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon?	Not really Shorkie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Morkie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Shichon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Shorkie and Morkie and Shichon have?	3-5 puppies	3-5 puppies	3-6 puppies
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Shorkie vs Morkie vs Shichon Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Hybrid Club International Designer Canine Registry	Not recognized by any clubs.	American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry

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