How tall is a Chorkie?

An adult Chorkie stands about 8 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.

Is a Chorkie considered a toy dog?

Yes — at 8" / 8 lb, the Chorkie falls into the toy-breed size class (shoulder height under 11"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #247 tallest.

How does a Chorkie compare to a person?

At 8" tall, a Chorkie stands about 13% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

Chorkie Size Compared to a Person

A Chorkie stands 8″ at the shoulder and weighs about 8 lb — that puts it at 13% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #247 by shoulder height and falls into the toy-breed size class (Toy breeds, under 11").

Chorkie next to a person at scale — 8-inch shoulder height, 8 lb. Drawn by iDogNames. — Chorkie at 8″ / 8 lb, next to an average adult at 5′4″ / 135 lb. Drawn to AKC breed standards.

How a Chorkie compares

	Chorkie	Person	Difference
Shoulder height	8″	64″	-56″
Weight	8 lb	135 lb	-127 lb

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About the Chorkie

The Chorkie is an irresistibly cute hybrid that crosses the feisty Yorkshire Terrier with the bold Chihuahua. This tiny designer dog combines the Yorkie's confidence and silky coat with the Chihuahua's loyalty and outsized personality, resulting in a small companion with a huge presence. Chorkies are energetic, affectionate, and full of terrier spunk, making them perfect lapdogs for owners who love big personalities in small packages.

Similar-size breeds

The 8 breeds in the Toy size class with shoulder height closest to the Chorkie.

Maltese — 8″ / 6 lb (same height)
Pekingese — 8″ / 12 lb (same height)
Yorkshire Terrier — 8″ / 7 lb (same height)
Brussels Griffon — 9″ / 9 lb (+1″ vs Chorkie)
Chihuahua — 7″ / 5 lb (−1″ vs Chorkie)
Dachshund — 9″ / 24 lb (+1″ vs Chorkie)
Dorkie — 9″ / 12 lb (+1″ vs Chorkie)
Pomeranian — 7″ / 5 lb (−1″ vs Chorkie)

Frequently asked

How tall is a Chorkie?: An adult Chorkie stands about 8 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
Is a Chorkie considered a toy dog?: Yes — at 8" / 8 lb, the Chorkie falls into the toy-breed size class (shoulder height under 11"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #247 tallest.
How does a Chorkie compare to a person?: At 8" tall, a Chorkie stands about 13% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

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