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Designer / Mixed Breed Regular energy Silky coat Designer / Mixed Breed

Morkie

Gentle, Affectionate, Playful

Morkie is a designer cross between the Maltese and the Yorkshire Terrier. This mix usually weighs about 4-13 pounds, often has a softer silky coat, and often blends a balanced mix of playfulness and settle-down time from both sides of the pedigree. Common monitoring areas include…

⚖️ 4.41–13.23 lbs 📏 7.3–8.9" 🎂 12–15 years 🧠 Intelligence #43 — average
Mix of: 🐕 Maltese🐕 Yorkshire Terrier
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Traits

Morkie Characteristics

Energy

60%

Shedding

20%

Trainability

40%

Grooming

90%

Friendliness

90%

Coat Type

Silky coat Specialty/Professional

Breed data

Data Snapshot

🧠 #43

Intelligence

🎂 13.5yr

Average lifespan

💰 $17K

Lifetime cost

🍖 $280/yr

Annual food estimate

👨‍👩‍👧 Great

With kids

🩺 2

Known conditions

Known genetic concerns: Portosystemic shunt (Liver), Tracheal collapse

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Care basics

Morkie Care Tips

Benefits from 30-60 minutes of daily walks, play, and light training games.

Keep coat maintenance steady with weekly brushing and routine skin, ear, and nail checks.

Usually responds well to positive-reinforcement training and early socialization.

Watch heat and exercise tolerance closely, especially in warm weather or high humidity.

Owner fit

Who the Morkie Suits

  • Best suited to owners with some dog experience — difficulty rated 5/10.

  • Urban-friendly: adapts well to apartment or townhouse living when daily exercise is consistent.

  • Naturally friendly and energetic, this breed fits best with early socialization and clear routines.

Grooming commitment: high — daily detangling, pin brush only, professional trim every 8–10 weeks

Before you choose

Make an Informed Morkie Decision

🐾 Is this breed right for me?

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