Website design By BotEap.comDog Breed Name: Yorktese, Morkie, Yorkteses, Morkies, Yorkie & Maltese mix, Yorkshire Terrier and Maltese Hybrid

Website design By BotEap.comDescription: Wonderful toy breed that makes a perfect lapdog. She loves to sit on his lap, run around the house or garden. I will sleep in your bed. Good for children and adults alike. Quickly becoming one of the most popular designer breeds in the United States.

Website design By BotEap.comTemperament: Playful, loves to be carried, gets along with others. As with all breeds, parental temperament and socialization come into play.

Website design By BotEap.comHeight, Weight: Depends on the size of the parents. Typically 3 to 8 lbs.

Website design By BotEap.comHealth Issues: No claims of extraordinary health or illnesses specific to Morkies have been documented. As will be the case with all dog hybrids, Morkies inherit any number of combinations of the physical and behavioral attributes of the Maltese and the Yorkshire Terrier.

Website design By BotEap.comColors: black and tan, black and gold, black and white, black, tri-color with black, gold and white. It can also be mostly white.

Website design By BotEap.comRequired Exercise: Most of the required exercise can be obtained in an apartment or house, but they love to play outside and go for walks.

Website design By BotEap.comLife expectancy: 15-18 years

Website design By BotEap.comLitter size: 2-4

Website design By BotEap.comGrooming: Similar to the Yorkie and Maltese. The coat can be long and flowing or you can give them a puppy cut or other haircut.

Website design By BotEap.comOrigin: United States

Website design By BotEap.comGroup: Toys

Website design By BotEap.comRecognized Registries – Although the Morkie is a hybrid, it can be registered with a designer breed/hybrid specific registry.

Website design By BotEap.comCKC = Continental Kennel Club
APRI= American Pet Registry
ACA= American Breeders Association