Chorkies came about when breeders crossed two pure breeds, namely a Yorkshire Terrier and a Chihuahua. These cute dogs first appeared on the scene in the nineties when they were an immediate hit with many people all over the world thanks to their small size and their kind, affectionate natures. Because they are considered “designer dogs”, for the moment Chorkies are not a recognised pedigree breed and have not be accepted by The Kennel Club or other international breed clubs (September 2107).