Dorkie Physical Appearance

Looking to own a Dorkie Dog and need to know what is the general appearance of Dorkie or what are the popular colours of a Dorkie?

Know more details about the colors, weight and height of Dorkie Dogs from this page.


Dorkie Appearance

Dorkie Size, Height and Weight

    Consider the personality traits and appearance of the Dorkie, as this breed is not for everyone. Use this information below to see if a Dorkie would suit your lifestyle and household.

    Size of Dorkie: The Dorkie Dog is a small sized dog.

    Height of Dorkie:
  • 5-9 inches (13-23 cm)

  • Weight of Dorkie:
  • 5-12 pounds (2-5 kg)

    The Common Colours of Dorkie Dogs

  • Black
  • Black and Tan
  • Golden
  • Gray
  • White


Dorkie Appearance

Dorkie Information

The Dorkie is not a purebred dog. It is a cross between the Dachshund and the Yorkshire Terrier. The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and know you can get any combination of any of the characteristics found in either breed. Not all of these designer hybrid dogs being bred are 50% purebred to 50% purebred. It is very common for breeders to breed multi-generation crosses.



What to do if you lose your Dorkie

If your Dorkie Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Register the missing pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Phone the nearby vet clinics to see if anyone has brought in your lost pet.

4. Phone the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Shelters.

What to do if you find a lost Dorkie

If you find a Dorkie Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Report the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Phone the Local Council to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the pet to the local Animal Pound assigned to your area.

5. Take the pet to the local Vet Clinic who normally scan the animal’s microchip and call the registered owner of the pet.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must contact your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.