Should You Get a Morkie Dog? It Depends.

From a Morkie's point of view, I would only want the best for my sisters and brothers. So, when you ask me if you should get a Maltese-Yorkie dog hybrid, I feel like I should ask you a few questions first.

1. Do you have small children in your household?

If your answer is "yes", you may want to consider getting a larger, more calm dog. Morkies are small - very small - and we have delicate bones. We are also very energetic. So, there is a chance that your children and the puppy will get riled up and, well, someone could get hurt. To be honest, I always feel kind of nervous around kids.

2. Do you live in an apartment?

This time if you answered "yes" to the question, then a Morkie could be the perfect choice for you. Being a small dog  breed, we don't get anxious to go out for walks (of course, like any other dog, we do love walks!). If need be, we can easily burn our energy indoors. I love to play with my big sister, Loki - she's a cat...

Loki & I get all snuggly together.

If I haven't answered your question yet about whether to get a Morkie dog, here are some more points to consider:

• Morkies are very loyal, loving pets. After I got used to living with my new parents, I decided I didn't want my mom to leave the room without me. 
• I love nearly anyone I meet, even if they don't love me back.
• We are very easy to housebreak and train. I was nearly potty trained the very first day here; I only had one accident that day! And I'm doing pretty well with the tricks my mom is teaching me, although sometimes I just can't stop barking when the treats come out.
• We make great traveling companions. Oh, how I love car rides...
• Some rental properties don't allow larger dogs, but we always fit beneath the weight limit. Most Morkies weigh between six and eight pounds.

On the other hand...

• Morkies are very excitable, and that may be a problem for people who are, er, more laid-back. We like to play a lot, and even though we try to be quiet, sometimes just can't help ourselves when company comes.
• We have long hair that requires a lot of grooming. This means regular haircuts, daily hairbrushing and trimming around the eyes. Our eyes also get very watery, which causes staining underneath. But on the plus side, you can always put cute little bows in our hair - well, if yours will let you, that is.
• We are susceptible to health problems, just like any other pooch. For example, if we get too busy playing and forget to eat, our blood sugar can dip too low. I've never had that problem, but I do have luxating patellas, meaning my kneecaps sometimes slip out of place. This is common in small dogs, and I will eventually need surgery to correct it.
• Small bladders. I can hold it for a long time, but that doesn't mean I like to.

This is me when I was two months old.

Thanks for stopping by! If you have decided a Morkie puppy is a good choice for your family, read this article for more information about how to care for your new pet.

XOXO
Mila

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