How tall is a Dorkie?

An adult Dorkie stands about 9 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 Dorkie considered a toy dog?

Yes — at 9" / 12 lb, the Dorkie falls into the toy-breed size class (shoulder height under 11"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #245 tallest.

How does a Dorkie compare to a person?

At 9" tall, a Dorkie stands about 14% 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.

Dorkie Size Compared to a Person

A Dorkie stands 9″ at the shoulder and weighs about 12 lb — that puts it at 14% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #245 by shoulder height and falls into the toy-breed size class (Toy breeds, under 11").

Dorkie next to a person at scale — 9-inch shoulder height, 12 lb. Drawn by iDogNames. — Dorkie at 9″ / 12 lb, next to an average adult at 5′4″ / 135 lb. Drawn to AKC breed standards.

How a Dorkie compares

	Dorkie	Person	Difference
Shoulder height	9″	64″	-55″
Weight	12 lb	135 lb	-123 lb

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About the Dorkie

The Dorkie is a charming small crossbreed that blends the spunky personality of a Yorkshire Terrier with the bold curiosity of a Dachshund. These tiny dogs may be small in stature, but they more than make up for it with their feisty attitudes, unwavering loyalty, and endless capacity for love. Dorkies are the perfect lap dogs who also think they are big, brave watchdogs.

Similar-size breeds

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

Brussels Griffon — 9″ / 9 lb (same height)
Dachshund — 9″ / 24 lb (same height)
Yorkiepoo — 9″ / 8 lb (same height)
Affenpinscher — 10″ / 9 lb (+1″ vs Dorkie)
Australian Silky Terrier — 10″ / 10 lb (+1″ vs Dorkie)
Cairn Terrier — 10″ / 14 lb (+1″ vs Dorkie)
Chorkie — 8″ / 8 lb (−1″ vs Dorkie)
Dandie Dinmont Terrier — 10″ / 21 lb (+1″ vs Dorkie)

Frequently asked

How tall is a Dorkie?: An adult Dorkie stands about 9 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 Dorkie considered a toy dog?: Yes — at 9" / 12 lb, the Dorkie falls into the toy-breed size class (shoulder height under 11"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #245 tallest.
How does a Dorkie compare to a person?: At 9" tall, a Dorkie stands about 14% 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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