Morkies - A Fabulous Small Dog

If you are looking for a fabulous small dog, you may want to learn all about Morkies. They are a hybrid dog with one parent being a Yorkshire Terrier and one being a Maltese. You definitely want to get one that has purebreds as parents though in order to justify the cost of these animals. You will find there are quite a few breeders out there though due to the popularity of Morkies.


Since this is a mixed breed, the coloring of your puppy will vary from shades of light brown to dark black. Many of them have shades of white in them as well which comes from the Maltese side of the genetics. It isn't uncommon for these puppies to feature many colors which helps give them a more distinct look. When you go to see a litter of puppies from a breeder, ask to see the parents too. This way you can get an idea of what your Morkie may end up looking like.


They are very easy to groom and they don't shed very much at all. This is good news for those that get annoyed with dog hair all over their home and their car. This is a very small breed of dog though so they need to be kept indoors. Morkies aren't a good idea if you want a dog you can place outdoors.


You do have to be careful with them though due to the small size. They can be injured or killed should they get stepped on or fall off of something. They are very cute dogs and you can be sure that their overall characteristics as well as small size will get them plenty of attention from all that see you with them. While Morkies are very social animals, they can also be independent as well. So you won't need to entertain them as much as some other breeds of dogs.


Both of these breeds of dogs have wonderful personalities so you should get a delightful puppy with plenty to offer. Some common characteristics include being playful, being hard headed, social with other animals and people, and being extremely intelligent. They don't seem to suffer from too many known health problems that are genetically related. A healthy diet and regular checkups from your veterinarian will help them to be as healthy as possible. On average, Morkies live for about 15 years.


Many people would love to have a dog of their own but due to allergies they can't. Morkies are among the few breeds of dogs that seem to do very well with those that usually suffer from allergies though. Therefore it may be worth looking into so you don't' have to give up your desire to have a dog of your own.

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