Morkie - The Ultimate Guide to Maltese and Yorkie Crossbreed

History

Officially these dogs are called Morkshire Terriers, but everyone agrees that their nickname Morkie fits them much better. As their name implies, these cute dogs are a cross breed between the Yorkshire terrier and Maltese. Considering the cuteness of their breed parents, it’s no wonder why Morkies make one of the most adorable canines out there.

Physical Appearance

When it comes to physical appearance, getting a crossbreed is always unpredictable. Some Morkies might look more like a Maltese, while others may look more like their Yorkie parent.
Morkies have low-shedding, soft fur that comes in brown, black and white colors. They are small dogs that don’t grow higher than 8 inches and they rarely weigh more than 15 pounds.

Personality

Morkies are very happy dogs whose temperament is quite calm and easygoing. These dogs are very playful and will easily find a reason to run around. When playing with a Morkie, keep a toy near because these small dogs will always be ready to run and fetch!

Morkshire Terriers are very sociable creatures that get along well with kids of all ages as well as with other pets and small animals. Be careful when playing or walking around with a Morkie, because one wrong step could end up in a bad injury due to their tiny size.

They have quite a sensitive personality too, so it's common that a Morkie feels anxious because of a storm or loneliness. Therefore, Morkies will need a lot of your time, affection and attention in order to be happy and healthy.

Grooming

Thanks to their Maltese genes, Morkshire Terriers have a low-shedding coat that grows up to a couple of inches of length. However, their coat requires regular brushing and washing in order to prevent knotting or matting.

Although they aren’t considered as a pure hypoallergenic breed since they shed minimally, people with allergies will probably have mild or even no reaction to Morkies.

Morkies require grooming sessions every few months in order to look their best! If you decided to get you a little Morkshire terrier, you will have to find a good pet groomer that will know how to trim your pet’s fur.

Training

There’s a common belief that Maltese are difficult to potty train. Therefore, a lot of people assume that it might be equally hard to train a Morkie where to pee or where not to pee. However, with a good and consistent approach, potty training your Morkie shouldn’t be an issue.

If you adopt a patient and positive attitude towards training, your little Morkie will pick up a lot of commands and tricks. Of course, if you add some treats to the training process, everything will be much easier.

Exercise

Don’t let Morkie’s size fool you. These dogs are quite active and love getting enough exercise and playtime every day. You should take your Morkie to the park for playing at least once or ideally, twice per day.

Be aware of how other dogs in the park play with your dog because if a large dog jumps on a Morkie, a small scratch or a bite could lead to a serious injury in this cute, little pup.

Getting enough exercise is crucial if you want to avoid destructive behaviors your Morkie might develop due to too much of pent-up energy.

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[linnybeans.]

I never understood someone when they called their dog their baby, UNTIL I got a morkie ... and let me tell you... she's MY baby!

[THEBLACKLILY]

My morkie is the best thing to ever happen to me! She is so sweet, loving, quiet and cute!! She is a goldeb brown. Very easy to love

[gworld]

I am loving my morkie. She loves to snuggle and she also live being outside.❤

[henrysaghians]

I have a Morkie, and its the best thing happened to me, Lili changed my life, she gets groomed every 3 weeks with walking in the park everyday, sometimes twice a day.

[lovetai]

I had a Morkie, he lived 12 yrs. He had honestly the most beautiful face I have ever seen on a dog..we really loved him but he did not do well with other animals when he grew up, he tried to hurt our tiny 4lb Yorkie girl, was pretty scary. Had to keep him separated..He was quiet/mostly sweet. He was about 13 lbs

[kobayashi]

I have a Morkie who’s just about a year old. Potty training him was incredibly easy. It was just a matter of giving him a treat when he went on the pee pad in the house and he caught on very quickly.

[ZeCrazyAngel]

"Keep a toy near, because these small dogs will always be ready to run and fetch" I can confirm this. If mine wants to play fetch, she'll shove her ball on my face xD

[laurenmcneeley]

My Morkie is my little child and she is so sweet and playful, and she looks very similar to a blonde yorkie

[Fatima_amazighen]

I just got morkie today I’m so happy 😀

[joshuamcdonald]

I have 2 morkies there are both the cutest dogs ever

[mariaager]

I have one and they are THE best!!! I love them so much!

[BusterCherry]

I love my morkie so much. Ten years later and he is the best friend I ever had.

[Christian_Girl]

A friend of mine has one. He's adorable and a lot of fun!!! Very sweet and loving dog.

[MrJruta]

My morkie is the most unique pup I’ve ever known ❤️❤️❤️❤️

She’s a one in a million

[reekevp]

I have had my morkie for 13 years, and she is WAY cuter than these pics, not to mention that she was potty trained in 3days and that’s NOJOKE! They are SUPER trainable, smart, beautiful and charismatic. If you have the time to tRain them, they will be the best friend you ever had.

[I-i-Like-You]

I got one named "Good Boy Cupcake", but he was lonely, so we got another "The Book Of Matthew". We call them Cupcake and Matthew, respectively. The old man (Cupcake) is like a freagin princess (even though he's a boy). When I take him out for a walk, when he doesn't want to walk anymore, he will sit and simply refuse to move. The other one is a puppy (Matthew), and he can annoy the bejesus out of anyone - so much energy. They each weight 4 pounds. I sleep with them (king size bed).

[DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL]

Thank you for being a real human and not an AI bot. Very informative video. Thank you!

[victoriadalrymple]

I adopted my little morkie about 7 months ago . He is adorable. And very spoilt

[MrPnhartley]

We’ve had a Morkie for 7 years now. Looks like a slightly oversized (9 lbs)Yorkie. Best. Dog. Ever! No healrh issues, great temperment, loving little playful and outgoing character. We call her our ‘miniature toy German Shepherd’!

[samanthagargiulo]

My little Martini is in this video! Great details about the breed. Love it. :)