Shorkie Papers — How to Get Official Registration Documents
Get Official Papers for Your ShorkieWhat Are Shorkie Papers?
Shorkie papers record your dog's breed and ownership. The Shorkie, also called a Shih-Poo or Shorkie Tzu, is a designer hybrid between a Shih Tzu and a Yorkshire Terrier, bred for a small, sturdy companion with a long, soft coat. The AKC does not recognize the Shorkie as a purebred breed, but Designer Kennel Club registers it as a purebred designer dog. Shorkies are rarely sold with registration, and owners search for papers to confirm the dog's type and to hold an ownership record.
Can You Get Papers for a Shorkie Without AKC Registration?
The AKC does not register the Shorkie, since it is a hybrid rather than a pure breed. Legacy registries follow the same rule, leaving owners without an official option. DKC registers Shorkies directly through Foundation Registration, documenting the breed and owner without requiring AKC lineage or breeder documents.
What Shorkie Papers Look Like
A DKC Shorkie certificate shows the registered name you choose, the breed, the dog's date of birth, your name as owner, a unique registration number and the official DKC seal. It is delivered as a PDF by email within 2–3 business days. The certificate documents your dog's breed and ownership for vets, groomers and boarding facilities.
How to Register Your Shorkie with DKC
- 1Visit designerkennelclub.com/registration
- 2Select the registration type (Puppy Registration $45 / Foundation Dog Registration $65 / Litter Registration $100)
- 3Submit your dog's information and photos
- 4Receive your official PDF certificate by email within 2–3 business days
Frequently Asked Questions — Shorkie Papers
Yes. DKC does not require breeder documents. You register your Shorkie directly through Foundation Registration and receive an official certificate.
Yes. DKC documents your Shorkie as the cross it is. You can note the parent breeds, and they are reflected on your certificate.
Yes. There is no age limit. A senior Shorkie can be registered through Foundation Registration just like a young puppy.
Groomers and boarding facilities often keep breed and ownership records on file. DKC papers give you a clean official document for your dog's file.
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