Shorkie Tzu

The Shih Tzu is a sturdy, compact toy dog that stands between 8 and 11 inches tall at the shoulder and weighs between 9 and 16 pounds. Despite its small size, the breed is surprisingly solid and well-built, carrying good weight and substance that belies its diminutive stature. The body is slightly longer than it is tall, creating a rectangular outline, with a broad and deep chest, well-sprung ribs, and a level topline. The Shih Tzu carries itself with a distinctively proud and arrogant bearing, with the head held high and the heavily plumed tail curved gracefully over the back, reflecting its noble heritage as a prized companion of Chinese royalty. The head is one of the Shih Tzu's most distinctive features, being large and round with a broad, domed skull and a short, square muzzle that gives the breed its characteristic chrysanthemum-like facial appearance. The eyes are large, round, and set wide apart, dark in color and conveying a warm, sweet, and trusting expression that is essential to breed type. The stop is well-defined, and the underbite is a required characteristic per breed standard. The ears are large, set slightly below the crown of the skull, and heavily coated so they appear to blend into the hair of the neck. The Shih Tzu is covered with a luxurious, flowing double coat that is dense and long, with a slight wave permissible. The coat grows in all directions on the face, creating the distinctive chrysanthemum effect, and the hair on the head is typically tied up to keep it out of the eyes. All coat colors and markings are equally acceptable, including solid colors and various combinations with white. The breed moves with a smooth, flowing gait that is effortless and straight, showcasing good front reach and strong rear drive while maintaining a level topline. The Shih Tzu's unique appearance combines elegance with substance, creating a companion dog of remarkable beauty and charm.

The Yorkshire Terrier is a compact and well-proportioned toy dog that stands 7 to 8 inches tall at the shoulder and weighs no more than 7 pounds according to breed standard, though many pet-quality individuals weigh slightly more. Despite their diminutive size, Yorkshire Terriers present a neat, compact appearance that conveys vigor and self-importance. The body is well-proportioned with a level back, and the dog carries itself with an upright, confident carriage that reflects the breed's bold terrier heritage. The overall impression is of a small dog that is aware of its own importance and carries itself accordingly. The Yorkshire Terrier's head is small and rather flat on top, with a moderately short muzzle and a black nose. The skull is not too round, and the teeth meet in either a scissors or level bite. The eyes are medium-sized, not too prominent, dark and sparkling, conveying a sharp, intelligent expression. The ears are small, V-shaped, and carried erect, set not too far apart and covered with short hair of a deep rich tan color. The neck is of good reach, allowing for proper head carriage, and flows smoothly into the well-laid-back shoulders. The Yorkshire Terrier's coat is its crowning glory, being long, straight, fine, and glossy with a silky texture that is described as similar to human hair. The coat is parted down the middle of the back from the base of the skull to the root of the tail, hanging evenly and quite straight on each side. The standard dictates a steel blue color from the back of the skull to the root of the tail, with a rich golden tan on the head, chest, and legs. Puppies are born black and tan, gradually developing their adult coloring over the first two to three years of life. The tail is traditionally docked to a medium length and carried slightly higher than the level of the back, though undocked tails are becoming more common where docking is prohibited.