If you are like most people, a dorkie is a bad word that you don’t say. There is a way different meaning that is associated with that word and that is your pet. That’s right, you’re pet. If you are wondering, a dorkie is not a purebred dog. It is a cross between Dachshund and a Yorkshire terrier. This is a small dog and is full of energy. These dogs are about the size of a poodle, so you have to take that into consideration when you are caring for these dogs.
In caring for a small dog, there are other things that you have to take into consideration. For instance, the feet of small dogs can’t handle the cold as well as bigger breeds of dogs. There are booties that you can get so that your dog can go outside during the winter months. Their feet are sensitive to the cold and can start bleeding if they get too cold. The pads on their feet crack and have a hard time healing if not properly cared for.
Another thing you have to think of is their dew claws on their feet. If you have an ingrown nail, it hurts you. That’s the same pain that these dogs feel if their dew claws are not properly maintained. If you can clip them, do it. If not take your dog to the vet and they can do it. The vet can also remove the dew claws altogether so you won’t have to worry.
