As a hybrid, the Dorkie's temperament is difficult to predict. However, most of them are gentle and affectionate, love being around people, and are highly intelligent.

Often, they will attach themselves to one person in the family. They also love cuddling and are quite happy to be around other pets and children.

The Dorkie is very laid back and loves to nap for hours especially under the bed covers. And like both parents, they are alert and good at barking!

While the Dachshund was utilised to hunt and root out burrowing animals and the Yorkshire Terrier was employed as a ratter, the Yorkie-Dachshund mixes are bred for companionship; they do, indeed, make loving little shadows. It is very hard to find anything to complain about with this breed and they are likely to gain popularity very quickly as part of the "designer dog" era.