I don't know much about dogs but have just come across an advert for Chorkies (yorkshire terrier x chihuahua). They look adorable, but someone had commented how irresponsible it was to breed these together. What are your views?

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just for money.... they are crossbreeds

try your local rescue centre - save you some money getting one there and you'd be doing far more good getting one there than some irresponsible person out to make a fast buck!

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I personally would not buy a designer cross breed such as this, but I would rescue one. I think buying these dogs just fuels people to breed them more because they sell.

Try a rescue, there are always lots of cross breed puppies in there x

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I too would never buy one. I personally feel that the majority of those out there selling designer breeds take no precautions when it comes to the dogs health and the health of the puppies born. they really are just in it for the money.

I would rescue one, but would never EVER buy one.

we have a chi x yorkie,and wouldnt hesitate to buy another in the future.

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I've seen a number of Chorkies in my practice and I think they are sweet little dogs. So far the ones I have seen don't have any more health problems than a yorkie or a chihuahua would have.

While personally, I wouldn't spend that kind of money on a dog, if you've got the cash, I would say go for it!

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I think they are cute aswell, I have seen quite a few about. xxxx

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Thanks Dr. Marie and everyone for your replies. I have spent the afternoon researching them on the net and the prices very so much (I have seen some advertised at £200 and others at £450). What would you say is a fair price?

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about £50.....

id pay in excess of £300 for a KC reg dog with health tests etc... i wouldnt pay more than £50 for ANY crossbreed,

Good luck with your search.
I have 3 crossbreeds and they are wonderful pets.