Morkie — breed guide
Maltese crossed with a Yorkshire Terrier.
At a glance
- Group
- mixed
- Size
- Toy
- Weight
- 2–5 kg (4–11 lb)
- Life span
- 10–14 years
- Coat
- Long, silky, fast-growing
Living with a Morkie
- Moderate energy — a proper walk every day.
- Heavy grooming — frequent brushing and regular trims.
- Barely sheds.
- Trainable with consistency.
- Barks readily.
- Good with children.
- Gets along with other dogs.
- Can live with a cat, with a slow introduction and an escape route for the cat.
- Suits apartment living, given its daily walks.
- A reasonable choice for a first-time owner.
- Average heat tolerance.
- Feels the cold.
Temperament
Spirited · Loyal · Bossy · Alert
Health to watch
- Dental disease
- Tracheal collapse
- Hypoglycaemia in puppies
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Questions people ask
Is a Morkie good with kids?
Generally yes. Morkies are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Is a Morkie good with cats?
It can work, with management. Introduce them gradually, feed them apart, and make sure the cat has vertical space the dog cannot reach. Plan to manage it rather than assume it.
How much exercise does a Morkie need?
A real walk every day, around 30–60 minutes.
Can a Morkie handle hot weather?
About average — use normal hot-day sense.
Leash Life keeps a Morkie's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.