Snorkie

The Snorkie is a delightful mix of both of his parents. He combines each one's good qualities to make a well-rounded dog. The Yorkshire Terrier, commonly called the Yorkie, originated in the county of Yorkshire in England. The feisty little Terrier was chiefly bred by operatives of local woolen and cotton mills to serve as a ratter. The small dogs were also used in the local mines to hunt vermin. It is believed that the chief foundation breed that was used to create the Yorkie was a small gray dog known as the Waterside Terrier. As the long, silky-haired breed become more common as a companion pet it started to be shown in dog shows. In 1872, the breed was introduced to the United States. 

The American Kennel Club officially recognized the Yorkie in 1885 and it was admitted to the Toy Group. The Miniature Schnauzer is a spunky little dog. He was originally bred to be a ratter and guard dog by farmers in the mid-to-late 19th century in Germany. Although, pictures dating back to the 1400s appear to depict dogs that look similar to the Schnauzer which indicates that the dog's history may herald back even further than the 19th century. It is believed that Georg Riehl and Heinrich Schott, were the first breeders to miniaturize the Schnauzer in the 1880s. 

In 1888, the first true Miniature Schnauzer was recognized in Germany's stud book. The breed was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 and became a member of the Terrier Group.