Morkie Facts You Should Know (with Pictures).

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Morkie Breed Overview

The Morkie is a mixed-breed dog that was formed by interbreeding the Maltese and the Yorkshire Terrier.

The Morkie is a tiny-sized dog.

The adult Morkie stands 4 to 8 inches.

The Morkie belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group.

Dogs in the Mixed Breed Dogs group, like the Morkie, are not purebred dogs.

The fact that Morkies belong to the Mixed Breed Dogs group is one of the reasons why Morkies have the personality and temperament that they have.

The temperament of the Morkie is generally described as:

  • Adorable
  • Adventurous
  • Bold
  • Clever
  • Energetic
  • Happy-Go Lucky
  • Intelligent
  • Lively
  • Lovable
  • Loyal
  • Playful
  • Protective
  • Suspicious

History of the Morkie Breed. Where Morkies came from

The Yorktese is a modern designer breed with a short history based in the United States, as opposed to the parent breeds, which are well established in their respective countries of origin.

The Maltese is an ancient cross between a Bichon and a Spaniel that was named after the island of Malta by the Romans.

The names Comforter, Roman Ladies dog, and Spaniel Gentle accurately describe their affectionate and gentle nature, while the name Maltese Lion Dog describes their long manes and often fearless demeanor.

These dogs were well-loved by European aristocracy due to their healing powers and served as comforters to the sick throughout their history.

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What the Morkie Looks Like

The Yorktese is a toy-sized dog in nearly every way, standing a maximum of 10 inches tall and weighing about half as much, thanks in part to their long, silky coats that come in a limited range of colors ranging from basic black or white to steel blue and tan.

They have short snouts capped with a black nose, dark brown, marble-looking eyes, pricked or cocked ears, and pronounced eyebrows and mustaches.

They have a squarish stance, an even back, and a tail docked to medium length that is frequently groomed to add length.

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How Much is the Morkie Puppy?

How Much Morkies Cost

The average price of a Morkie puppy is $1950. The price of a Morkie puppy ranges from $1500 to $2381.

A lot of factors determine the price of the Morkie. These factors include what health records the Morkie puppy has, the lineage of the Morkie puppy, the US state the breeder is located in, etc.

To estimate how much you can expect to pay for a puppy Morkie based on the many factors that determine the price of the Morkie puppy, check out our calculator that lets you estimate how much you should expect to pay for the Morkie puppy based on what you want in the puppy.

When looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of the Morkie breed, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

You may also consider adopting instead of buying a puppy. Adoption costs are very low compared to the price of a puppy.

Adopting or Rescuing the Morkie

You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many dogs, Morkies included, are currently available for adoption in your local dog shelters.

These helpless but adorable dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Dog adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300 or even less.

In addition to your local dog shelter, another good place to find dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

Below is an adorable Male Morkie named Peanut that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely Morkies like Peanut on pefinder.com.

Morkies like Peanut are available for Adoption! It is cheaper to adopt. Image from petfinder.com

Bobo is the name of another Morkie (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new forever home.

Bobo the Morkie is available for adoption on petfinder.com. Information from petfinder.com

You can find more Morkies that are available for adoption on petfinder.

What Colors do Morkies Have?

Morkies come in the following beautiful primary colors:

  • Black
  • White / Cream
  • Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
  • Apricot / Beige
  • Gray / Blue / Silver
  • Bicolor

Morkies come in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to their primary colors:

  • Brown / Chocolate
  • Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
  • Golden
  • Gray / Blue / Silver
  • Black
  • White / Cream

How Long Morkies Live

The lifespan of the Morkie is typically from 10 to 14 years.

Morkies live long if they eat well, drink well, exercise well, and visit the veterinarian regularly.

Good Names for Morkies

Here are some really good names that are typical for the Morkie ranked by popularity:

  • Peanut
  • Harley
  • Mylo
  • Kute
  • Chief
  • Captain
  • Gundy
  • Max
  • Boone
  • Rambo

Dog Breeds That Are Similar to Morkies

If you have not made up your mind on which dog breed to get, you may also want to consider some other dogs similar to the Morkie.

We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds that have similar behavior and temperament as the Morkie:

Other Things to Know About Morkies

Here are some of the very important characteristics of the Morkie that you need to know about the Morkie breed:

  • Morkies do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Morkies do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Morkies are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Morkies do not like to be left alone.
  • Morkies cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Morkies do not get along well with other dogs.
  • Morkies do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Morkies are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Morkies are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Morkies gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Morkies are highly intelligent.
  • Morkies have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Morkies require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Morkies are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Morkies are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Morkies are very playful.
  • Morkies weigh 7 to 13 pounds when fully grown.
  • Morkies are 4 to 8 inches when fully grown.
  • Morkies have a lifespan of 10 to 14 years.