Morkie
Puppy
Fully Grown
A Morkie is a cross between a Maltese and a Yorkshire Terrier. This cross breed is quite popular in England and other parts of Europe but originates in the USA.
Just like Maltese, Morkies don’t cope well with being left home alone. But their pocket sizing makes it easy to take your Morkie everywhere with you. And that’s what they like! Left home alone, this breed won’t settle and will tend to bark until somebody comes back home.
While Yorkshire Terriers needs quite a lot of exercise, Maltese are more laid back and don’t mind the couch potato life. Being a mix of both, exercise requirements for Morkies can vary quite a lot and be on either end of the scale, or somewhere in the middle.
Morkies are very playful - they love to chase balls and play with kids. Because of their tiny size and being rather fragile, this breed is best suited for older kids. Morkie can also make great lap dogs, providing lots of happiness and affection to their owners.
They are fabulous companion dogs but will be suspicious of strangers. Once they get to know the person, sitting on their lap for affection and soaking up the cuddles is quite the norm.
| Weight: | 2-6.5 kg |
| Health risk: | Medium |
| Life expectancy: | 10-13 years |
| Coat: | Medium |
| Grooming intensity: | Medium |
| Monthly cost (food): | very low |
| Trainability: | Low |
| Activity level: | Medium |
There are many sources to get your Morkie from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a Morkie to adopt:
To help your rescued Morkie to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Morkie from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
