Morkie is a breed of dog of those that even if you think you have seen and heard everything about the breeds, we are sure that you will love knowing everything about her, since they are a hybrid that arises from the cross between a Yorkshire Terrier and a Maltese Bichon. There are a couple of elements that stand out in these dogs, one is their audacity and the other their loyalty.
Origin of the Morkie breed
We already know that comes from the cross between two other races, which took place in the 80s, with respect to place of origin, they indicate America, Canada and the United States as origins of the first puppies. Because this breed comes from crosses, international organizations do not recognize it as an independent breed, a situation that is common in hybrids.
But this is not a factor that has prevented the morkie from becoming very popular and loved to such an extent that It is very common to see them accompanying great celebrities at events, red carpets, etc.
Features
They are small breed dogs whose weight ranges between 2,5 and 5 kilograms, which is why it is very common to see them in bags and in the arms of celebrities, being also dogs for small flats. The height at the withers is 15 to 31 centimeters, while the average life span is 10 to 13 years.
The morkie has muscular and short limbs although these are usually longer than those of the maltese bichon. The tail is not very long rather of medium length as well as the thickness, well proportioned medium head with rounded snout and lake which ends in a very dark black nose in most cases.
The ears fall to the sides of the head, their insertion is high and they are protected with the very dense fur in that area, the eyes are dark and rounded, being the look very happy and affectionate. In general its body is quite compact.
The coat of hair on the entire body of the morkie is dense and of medium length, it is very soft and delicate to the touch and also has a kind of additional wool-like coat that serves as thermal protection for the dog. A characteristic of this type of coat is that they do not shed and that is why allergy sufferers can feel confident and secure with these little ones whose hair is hypoallergenic.
How is the puppy morkie?
They are super delicate and adorable mini hair balls, always ready to receive affection and to give it too, playful and restless at all times. At this stage of your morkie it is vital that you pay a lot of attention and care to avoid accidents since they are very small and delicate. If you notice irritable, crying incessantly, aggressive or very apathetic, go quickly to see the vet.
There are several shades of the cape in which you can get them, among them the most common are: tan, silver, white, black and beige, although combinations between these tones are also frequent. There is actually a variety of this breed that is known as toy morkie or teacup, which are quite small weighing no more than 3,5 kilograms. They are identical to the larger specimens in everything, even in their kind and affectionate character.
Character
In general this is a breed that is characterized by its great temperamentHe is not easy to convince and he is determined to fulfill his mission, he is always very sure of himself but deep down he is a dog that depends a lot on his guardian, the attention and pampering that he gives him, as in case Otherwise he will feel abandoned and you will see him very sad.
Being a breed of very stubborn character, socialization is necessary from an early age since otherwise, problems can arise when being with other people or pets because they become suspicious and reject the presence of strangers in their environment. You avoid all this with a socialization on time and when they already earn their trust, they are a very loving and loved dog.
Management
How to Live Aligned with it's a breed hybridThey are usually healthier than the specimens that give rise to it. This does not mean that they are exempt from suffering from certain pathologies such as cataracts, otitis or glaucoma. There are also pathologies that are typical of the Yorkshire Terrier, such as collapse of the trachea, chronic valvular heart failure or dislocations of the patella, which your puppy can inherit.
Care
In the case of the specimens of this breed, it is necessary to dedicate oneself to everything related to treating their natural dependence, this is achieved by knowing what their own needs are, which in this case are attention, honey and pampering, because they are prone to separation anxiety and feeling abandoned and neglected.
The feeding of this breed is an important point of attention since it requires good nutrition without falling into excesses because they are somewhat gluttonous and, by pampering them and being carried away by that beautiful little face, people succumb and overfeed them with sweets and snacks. , which they gladly receive.
Regarding the coat, as it is abundant, it requires that it be brushed daily to prevent knots from forming and the dirt remains in them. They don't need frequent baths to keep their fur in good condition, in fact a bath every month or month and a half is more than enough.
To the puppies of this breed it is preferable to educate them since they are puppies because doing it when they are young or adults can make the process much more complicated, starting with socialization so that from an early age they feel confident with other people and especially with other animals.
If you do not know how to carry out the socialization of your morkie, you can ask for help from a trainer, the veterinarian or seek information that will help you, always taking into account that They are not easy to train due to their strong and determined character.
Patience in the person who is educating him is very important since surely you will have to repeat the activity many times until he learns and always opt for the positive reinforcementUnder no circumstances use yelling and punishment, as they tend to develop problems of anxiety, stress and fear.