By Avatar photoShiloh Nevada Last updated: 18th October 2022

Corkie

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Avatar photo Shiloh Nevada
Last updated: 18th October 2022

The Corkie is a cross between the Cocker Spaniel and the Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie). These are small but sturdy dogs with an athletic body, floppy ears, and a black nose, while their dark eyes are intelligent and expressive. With their sweet, fond nature, it is fun to have these jolly dogs around.

Corkie Pictures

Quick Facts

Also known asCocker Spaniel Yorkie Mix
CoatLong, straight, silky
ColorsBrown, tan, brown and white, black and tan, yellow, parti-colored
TypeCompanion dog, Watchdog
Group (of Breed)Crossbreed
Life Span/Expectancy11 to 15 years
Height (size)Small; 8-14 inches
Weight8-20 pounds (full grown)
Personality TraitsLoving, intelligent, alert, friendly
Good with ChildrenYes (comfortable with older kids)
Good with PetsNo
BarkingModerate
HypoallergenicUnknown
Climate CompatibilityNot good for cold weather
Competitive Registration/ Qualification InformationDBR, IDCR, ACHC, DDKC, DRA

Video: Corkie Puppy Playing


Temperament and Behavior

The Cocker Spaniel and Yorkie mix is a very obedient and affectionate dog that would love to stay active all day. Though they have a decent nature, showing their love and care to their family members, they are more compatible in mingling with older children rather than the rambunctious little ones. Some individuals might not even be good with other pets.

Being alert and watchful, and with an inborn deportment to please its owner, it would make a good watchdog, keeping intruders away from the premises. Possessing an adaptable nature, they would adjust themselves in both city and country lives easily.

Care

Exercise

Possessing the gene of the spaniel, they are energetic and playful but wouldn’t need the same amount of exercise and space as the big sized Cocker Spaniel. Take your pet out every day for a walk or jog.

Grooming

Brush the silky coat of the dog at least thrice a week. Clip or trim the hair, as and when required. Bathe them once a month.

Health Problems

No known health problems have been documented. However, treating it with food every time is also not good since this might easily make your dog overweight.

Training

Very much like the cocker spaniel, most of these dogs are easily trainable, especially with food rewards.

Socialization: If not thoroughly socialized, it is quite likely that they would either turn too timid or else aggressive. Raise the puppies together with your children and allow them to mix with other dogs, for instance your neighbour’s.

Obedience: Your Corkie loves to eat. Refrain from sharing things from your dish thus making sure that your pup understands that you won’t respond to its every demand whenever it sees you at the dinner table. Teach it follow commands like “back” or “leave” to refrain it from the action so that it would relate the word with the act of stepping back from your dinner table.

Housebreaking:  While this might be a little difficult, never punish it in case of any accident. Just interrupt or startle your puppy when you catch it in the act of pooping inside the house.

Diet/Feeding

Considering its size, plan for a normal meal schedule meant for such dogs in general.

 

One response to “Corkie”

  1. Sally Kohn says:

    This breed would be wonderful for us. We had a silkie for 17+ years and before that cocker spaniel. We loved both. We are hoping for one the size of these little guys.

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