About a year after I purchased my dog, I realized that he was really struggling with his health. He just wasn't his lively self, and I was concerned that he was slowly dying. I decided to take him to a veterinarian to have his condition diagnosed, and we were able to learn a lot about his health. Within a few short months, he was on the road to recovery, and I was really grateful that I had done the work to make things better. This blog is all about understanding pet problems and knowing when to seek professional veterinary help.
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If someone in your area is selling Morkie puppies, you might be considering getting one. These little dogs are a cross between a Yorkshire terrier and a Maltese. Their long, patterned coats and snubbed noses are quite adorable, but looks are not the only thing to consider in a dog. Although Morkies do require frequent grooming and can be quite energetic, they tend to make great family pets. Here are a few reasons why.
They're hypoallergenic.
All dogs produce some dander and have the potential to trigger allergies. However, some breeds and cross-breeds produce far less dander than others, and are therefore termed "hypoallergenic." Morkies are one of these breeds. Only the most allergic of people will suffer allergy symptoms around them. This makes a Morkie a good choice for a family since you never really know if someone will develop an allergy later on. Plus, you can have friends and extended family members over to visit your home with less worry that they'll be sneezing and itching the whole time.
They're friendly and affectionate.
Morkies tend to get their personalities from the Maltese side of their bloodline. Maltese, and therefore Morkies, are quite friendly and enjoy affection. They are not standoffish like a lot of smaller breeds can be. Chances are, your kids want a dog who they can pet and snuggle—and you likely want the same. Morkies tend to have a personality that allows for that. Morkies do tend to bond with one person—usually the person who provides the most care—but they'll build relationships and bonds with everyone in your family.
They have a relatively long lifespan.
Losing a dog is never easy, especially when you have kids who are bonded to the dog. The longer your dog lives, the longer it will be before you have to do this. Your kids will be older by then and better able to handle it. Morkies, luckily, are pretty long-lived for small dogs. Yorkies often live for 14-16 years and Maltese for 12-14 years. As such, their mixed offspring, the Morkie, often lives for around 15 years and sometimes more.
Go look at some of the Morkie puppies for sale in your area, and see if any of them call to you. If you decide to bring one home, you can know that this is a great cross-breed dog to bring into your family for all of the reasons outlined above, among others.
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