A Morkie is a small dog, a cross between a Maltese and a Yorkshire Terrier. The name Morkie is a portmanteau combining the two breed names. As a hybrid dog breed, the Morkie may exhibit characteristics of both of its parent breeds. While the term Morkie can stand for any dog that has heritage in only the Yorkie and Maltese breeds, first generation Morkies are the offspring of one purebred Maltese and one purebred Yorkshire Terrier. The further a Morkie is from the first generation Morkie, the less pronounced the characteristics of the Yorkie and Maltese will be in the puppy.
Appearance
Morkies generally fall into two main categories in terms of their appearance: black and tan, or butterscotch. Black and tan Morkies look very similar to a Yorkshire Terrier, although their coloring may be more muted. So cute and lovable. Great for families with children.
Temperment
As a hybrid, the Morkie may exhibit a temperament like either parent, or a combined type. Yorkshire Terriers are from the Toy Group but are terriers nonetheless. They are determined, investigative and energetic. Maltese are usually more gentle mannered. They are known for being lively, playful and fearless despite their small size.
Personality
Morkies tend to be sprinky dogs, like a Maltese. They commonly are loveable, while some do like to gnaw on any and everything. Since they don’t get very big, it’s always easy to cuddle with them. They do take a little longer to fully house-train, though.