How We Got Started

We started breeding these wonderful animals back in 2017. Originally we did not plan to operate as a professional Dog Breeder, we just wanted a wonderful pet for ourselves. However, we became hooked and soon we added a second and then a third one and so on to our family.

After acquiring a lot of information about the breeding process, we decided to do our part in preserving it, which led to the birth of our Riverview business. Since then, we’ve known so much love, joy and excitement! Contact us to find out more.

Chorkie Cattery is a full-service Kennel specializing in breeding and studs for the Chorkie Breed. Based in Brandenburg, Kentucky, Chorkie Cattery houses various sizes of the Chorkie Breed, from 7 to 12 inches and between 3 - 7 lbs. We take pride in our work and treat our dogs like family. It may be a kennel to you, but it is home to us.

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Chorkie Overview

OFFICIAL NAME	Chorkie
COMMON NAME	Chorkie
PET HEIGHT	6 to 9 inches
PET WEIGHT	8 to 10 pounds
LIFESPAN	12 to 15 years
GOOD WITH	Cats, Children, Dogs, Families, Seniors
TEMPERAMENT	Friendly, Outgoing, Playful
INTELLIGENCE	High
SHEDDING AMOUNT	Infrequent
EXERCISE NEEDS	medium
ENERGY LEVEL	Active
VOCAL LEVEL	Frequent
DROOL AMOUNT	Low
BREED GROUP	Hybrid
BREED SIZE	Small (0-25 lbs.)
COAT LENGTH	Long, Medium, Short
COLORS	Black, Blue, Brown / Chocolate / Liver, Fawn, Gold / Yellow, Gray, Red, White
PATTERNS	Bicolor, black and tan, blue and tan, liver and tan, tricolor
OTHER TRAITS	Apartment-friendly, easy to groom, easy to train, good for first-time pet owners, high potential for weight gain, low prey drive, strong loyalty tendencies

Chorkies are a small-but-mighty cross between a Yorkshire terrier and a Chihuahua. Like their parent breeds, Chorkies may be tiny, but they don't act like it! With bold personalities and plenty of affection always at the ready for their humans, they make great companion animals for just about everyone—single professionals or families with kids, apartment-dwellers or those living in sprawling homes, first-time pup parents or experienced dog owners. These happy, adaptable dogs will gladly accompany their owners wherever they go.

"Chorkies are often described as cheerful, outgoing, and affectionate dogs," says Annette Louviere, DVM, veterinarian for Wisdom Panel. "They're eager to spend time with their families and tend to bond with their human companions."

Adopting a puppy from Chorkie Cattery was wonderful. Our puppy girl has adjusted so well and easily to the routines of our home. She is happy, healthy, playful, social ... a true joy!

Michael and Tina Shank •

My partner and I started looking for a Chorkie puppy several months ago. After talking with 5 or so different breeders it was clear within minutes that Prince of Chorkies was different from the rest. Puppies are not just a business here, but a passion. Dawn and Sean are loving, intelligent, and devoted to what they do.

Lori Eagins •

I'm so grateful I found Dawn and Sean. All their pups are gorgeous, healthy, and well cared for. I got my little baby Asti from here and they are wonderful to work with! Had an answer to every question I asked. Thank you so much

Kay Allenbaugh •

Getting a puppy from the Chorkie Cattery was nothing short of a fantastic experience. From the minute we found this cattery we knew we had to have one of those adorable Chorkies. From the start, and we mean the start, Nate kept us in the loop of what was going on with the puppies, from the minute they were born we knew what was going on with those 2 adorable puppies. From weekly photos messages, we knew that our potential puppy was happy and healthy. Nate keeps such a close eye on those pups you could expect nothing less.

Bridgette Morrow •

Nate and Emilia are the best! They are loving breeders and their puppies are very special. The pups are raised in their home with playrooms, nursery and mom by their side. Our new little girl, Jewel, is sweet, healthy and happy. She adjusted to our home right away.

Patti Underwood •

I started my search for local Chorkie breeders after my beautiful Sammi, also a Chorkie died. I loved how professional Nate was from the very beginning of the process. After accepting me as a suitable forever home for one of her puppies (Oreo), she was so great with keeping me updated on his growth and playtime with his siblings and mother week after week which made the wait for bringing him home much easier!

Dawn DiGiovanni •