Affectionate
Gentle
Loving
Cheerful
Intelligent
Playful

Energetic
Protective
Alert
Powerful
Intelligent
Responsive
Dominant
Loyal
Kind
Strong
Willed
Tenacious

Dorkies shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Giant Border Schnollies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Yorkshire Terrier and Dachshund

Border Collie and Giant Schnauzer

1990

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Black
Red
Blue

Pied
Fawn
Brindle
Black
Gray
Red
White

Dorkies have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Giant Border Schnollies have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wiry

A Dorkie can have a litter of 13-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Giant Border Schnollie can have a litter of 5-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Dorkies are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Giant Border Schnollies are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Patellar Luxation
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Retinal Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse
Portosystemic Shunt

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Entropion
Color Dilution Alopecia
Corneal Dystrophy
Acanthosis Nigricans

Epilepsy
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Shoulder Osteochondrosis

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
Urinalysis
Blood Work

X-Rays
MRI
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Exam

Dorkie has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Giant Border Schnollie has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Dorkies sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Giant Border Schnollies are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Dorkies are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Dorkie dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Giant Border Schnollies are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Dorkie, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Giant Border Schnollie, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Dorkies usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Giant Border Schnollies usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Dorkies require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Giant Border Schnollie requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Dematter
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 7-12 pound (3 - 5 kg) Dorkie feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 35-90 pound (16 - 41 kg) Giant Border Schnollie feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Dorkie is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Giant Border Schnollie is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Dorkie is between $32 - $42. This makes an average of $384 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Giant Border Schnollie is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Dorkies make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Giant Border Schnollies can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Dorkies are not the best choice for families with kids.

Giant Border Schnollies are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Dorkies are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Giant Border Schnollies are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Dorkies have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Giant Border Schnollies are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Dorkies are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Giant Border Schnollies are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.