Toy Torkie

The overall appearance of the Torkie can be extremely varied, while some aspects of their looks remain the same. For instance, some Torkies have long, straight coats that need to be carefully groomed, brushed and trimmed from time to time. Others will have coats that are short, sleek and rarely need to be brushed. Some of these dogs look just like the Yorkie ancestry, while others can look like a Min Pin in size, color and disposition. Some of their ears stand straight up all the time, while other droop a bit from the top. Color combinations can include an array of white, black, brown, fawn, red, cream, and silver, while their eyes are almost always black or dark brown, as is their nose. Torkie paws are tiny and sometimes look almost too small to carry their little bodies. Their muzzle is much shorter than they think it is, as well! Their teeth are sharp, however, and little nips can turn into bloody spots on the skin if you're not careful. Try not to let them come down with Tiny Dog Syndrome, if at all possible. You might see some Torkies with long tails, and some with cropped tails. This depends on whether or not they are cropped as puppies by their owners. Torkies are not currently registered with the American Kennel Club, but since both parent breeds are, we can probably expect that they will be, as their numbers begin to rise.