Jarkie Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Jarkie is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal

Jarkie dogs are low shedders. The coat sheds an average amount and doesn't require much care.

The Jarkie breed is one of the worst choice if you want a good watchdog.

Japanese Chin and Yorkshire Terrier

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

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Brown

Black

Black
Blue
White
Sable
Brown

The coat of a Jarkie dog is generally known for its length.

Straight

A Jarkie can have a litter of 4-6 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.

Jarkies are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Jarkie breed is commonly healthy with low vet costs, regular check-ups may not be as necessary but it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Patellar Luxation
Retinal Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse

Entropion
Ectropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Portosystemic Shunt
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Cushing's Disease
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Thyroid Tests
Eye Examination
Electrocardiogram
Radiographs
Urinalysis

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Jarkies may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

Jarkie have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Jarkie is a breed that requires minimal physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

The Jarkie breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

Jarkies are known to bark very little or not at all. They tend to be very quiet and do not bark excessively. They may only bark in specific situations, such as when they need to alert their owner to something important or when they are in distress.

Affection, Walk, Cuddlimg, Play, Love, Kisses, Cuddling

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Jarkie, it's at least 2 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Jarkies usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Jarkie is a breed of dog that requires a significant amount of grooming. They will also require regular trims, and a professional groomer's help is often necessary to keep their coat in good condition. They may also need regular baths to maintain their coat and skin.

Ideally, Jarkie should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 4-7 pound (2 - 3 kg) Jarkie feed 0.5 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 Jarkie is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Jarkie is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

Jarkies has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The Jarkie is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Jarkies are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Jarkies are not the most kid-friendly dogs. If you have children, you might want to reconsider adopting another dog as a companion.

Jarkies are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

Jarkies are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Jarkies are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

Jarkies have an average level of playfulness. The Jarkies, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Jarkie dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.