The Morkie is a small breed dog, bold, loyal, protective and a little obstinate, it is the product of the cross between a Yorkshire Terrier and a Maltese Bichon.
Its body is very compact and well defined, its appearance varies a lot, they do not have a defined pattern in terms of appearance, some can show more features of the Yorkshire Terrier while others can do it of the Maltese Bichon.
The best characteristics are not always obtained at crossbreeds , although everything possible is done to prevent this from happening. processes.
The coat of these beautiful dogs is generally black, beige, white and brown and the combination of all of them will not always give the same color pattern since if a new litter was born with the same parents as the previous one, for being a crossing, the new cubs would not have the same characteristics or similarities with their older siblings.
There are currently many people working to have the Morkie recognized as one more pure breed, they hope to cross and breed their own dogs and have associations such as the American Kennel Club and the Canadian Kennel Club recognized it.
It is estimated that this will take a long time and that breeding the crossbreed of two Morkies will result in a purer breed and a more reliable temperament.
However, other associations do recognize the Morkie, such is the case of the International Registry of Designed Canines and the Registry of Designed Dogs. They are also known as Maltiyork, Yorktese, Yortese or Yorkiemalt.
These dogs do not shed their hair, they need weekly care to avoid knots, they have soft and abundant fur.
It is very important to keep your eye area clean. Their average life span is 10 to 13 years, but if they exercise and are given the necessary care, they can live up to 14 or 16 years of age. They are very small dogs, they measure between 15 and 20cm high, but they have a very good appetite.
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