Question about Morkies.

[11BSoldier]

Hello, I am a new to this site. I have a question about morkies. I am in the process of purchasing a female morkie. She is black and gold/brown. Traits of a yorkie. The thing that I am concerned about is all the other pups in the litter are solid black. A couple have white streaks on them. Is this a common thing? Should I be concerned that solid black pups are a result of the mother or father not being a purbred maltese or yorkie? I am purchasing her from a breeder. The pup is going to come with health guarantee, first shots, and dewormings. Should I be concerned that they are not going to be AKC registered. Do you think that them not being registered is a result of the mother or father not being purebred? This is going to be my first pup so I'm pretty clueless about what to expect and what not to. I have been doing a lot of research and studying up on her for a while. I would greatly appreciate your input. Thank you very much for your help. Sincerely, Aaron

[QuickSilver]

Welcome to YT! This site has a lot of great information. I think a lot of people will be along to help you, but to get you started:

A morkie cannot be AKC registered, regardless of the parents, because she is not a pure bred. There are no official terms that define a morkie. The parents MIGHT be pure yorkie / maltese, or they might not. You won't have any guarantees on what your pup will look like, except that it will probably be small, hypoallergenic, and look sort of like a maltese or yorkie.

I would recommend against buying a morkie, because the breeder is extremely unlikely to have a serious program going on. A reputable breeder will have done extensive health testing on all their breeding stock, and will guarantee that all their pups have loving homes (and if surrendered, are returned to the breeder).

My primary objection to casual breeders is that by not guaranteeing their dogs a home their entire lives, their dogs, or their offspring are likely to end up in shelters, and PTS.

I recommend going either with a reputable maltese or yorkie breeder, OR going with a rescue.

[Fancy_Pants]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

Welcome to YT! This site has a lot of great information. I think a lot of people will be along to help you, but to get you started:

A morkie cannot be AKC registered, regardless of the parents, because she is not a pure bred. There are no official terms that define a morkie. The parents MIGHT be pure yorkie / maltese, or they might not. You won't have any guarantees on what your pup will look like, except that it will probably be small, hypoallergenic, and look sort of like a maltese or yorkie.

I would recommend against buying a morkie, because the breeder is extremely unlikely to have a serious program going on. A reputable breeder will have done extensive health testing on all their breeding stock, and will guarantee that all their pups have loving homes (and if surrendered, are returned to the breeder).

My primary objection to casual breeders is that by not guaranteeing their dogs a home their entire lives, their dogs, or their offspring are likely to end up in shelters, and PTS.

I recommend going either with a reputable maltese or yorkie breeder, OR going with a rescue.

[2Morkies]

Hi,
I have two Morkies...same litter yet they look totally different. Morkies will come in all colors. I don't think you have anything to worry about. There are tests you can buy that will tell you what they're mixed with if you are really worried.

[Doodlebug]

Welcome to Yorkietalk, I hope you stick around and let us know about your new puppy.

I think Morkies are adorable but if it were me I would go with a pure bred Yorkie or Maltese. I got a Yorkie/Bichon mix and the breeder told us that he would not shed because he is from two non-shedding breeds but he does shed. She also told us that any health problems would be 'bred out' since he is a mix of two breeds. He has more health problmes than my Yorkie. He has luxating patellas and a very sensitive stomach. He cries a lot and is afraid of everything, including his own shadow. Don't get me wrong, I love him to death and he has the sweetest, most gentle personality...but if I had it to do over I would have gone with a pure bred from a good breeder, or I would have adopted a mix from a shelter.

If you decide to get a Morkie I hope you will post pics because I'm sure he/she will be adorable. I just wanted you to know my experience and let you know that sometimes you don't get what you thought you were getting with a 'mix'.

Hugs...

[Ringo1]

It will be hard to say if the parents are purebred yorkie or maltese; because if the breeder is mixing the breeds anyway; it won't much matter. You should not be concerned if the parents are purebred or not because you are not purchasing a purebred puppy. You are purchasing a mixed breed that will not be registered or recognized by the AKC. So if AKC registered is important to you; you might want to think twice.

It's going to be hard to say what the black/brown/gold will turn into as your puppy matures; because when you mix the two breeds together; you cannot be sure what traits of which breed will be dominant.
For sure, I have seen some adorable Morkies; I have also seen one that was pure orange in color. That time, the mixing of the two breeds did not turn out well.

Whatever you decide, I hope your puppy is everything you have wanted.

[lexi43]

I have a Shorkie named Zoe and I've seen many different color shorkies Zoe is Bkack with a couple of white spots, but some are brown and white, blonde, black and white. Some have very soft fur but Zoe has corse fur. She's a little over a year now and I've no medical problems with her (knock on wood). She's smart and she's so lovable and funny that I am glad I went with a shorkie. You can never tell what they are going to look like when they are mixed. I also have a yorkie who I love with all my heart. I am thinking if I can another dog I would love to get a morkie. I wouldn't worry about the color too much and as far as being resistered with AKC, since she is not a pure bred you can't register the dog. If this is important to you I would get a pure bred not a hybred dog but if you just want a pet you should go with a Morkie if you get a health guarantee.

[bamawife]

A good friend of mine has a morkie and he is absolutely precious! He is not yappy or hyper and he is almost 2 years old. So far she has not had any health problems. I own a yorkie tzu (opposite of a shorkie) and would not trade him for the world. I have not experienced any health problems with him, either....so far! AKC and purebred was not important to me. I just wanted a pet to love and spoil! My daughter has a shorkie puppy and she looks just like a yorkie with the exception of being apricot in color! Good luck and if you go through with the purchase of your morkie I look forward to seeing pictures!!!

[11BSoldier]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

Welcome to YT! This site has a lot of great information. I think a lot of people will be along to help you, but to get you started:

A morkie cannot be AKC registered, regardless of the parents, because she is not a pure bred. There are no official terms that define a morkie. The parents MIGHT be pure yorkie / maltese, or they might not. You won't have any guarantees on what your pup will look like, except that it will probably be small, hypoallergenic, and look sort of like a maltese or yorkie.

I would recommend against buying a morkie, because the breeder is extremely unlikely to have a serious program going on. A reputable breeder will have done extensive health testing on all their breeding stock, and will guarantee that all their pups have loving homes (and if surrendered, are returned to the breeder).

My primary objection to casual breeders is that by not guaranteeing their dogs a home their entire lives, their dogs, or their offspring are likely to end up in shelters, and PTS.

I recommend going either with a reputable maltese or yorkie breeder, OR going with a rescue.

Hi,
I would like to thank you for your input and information. It has been very helpful, however I have already put the deposit down on the pup so there is no turning back for me. I will keep in mind for the future if I am looking to purchase a new pup. Thank you, Aaron

[11BSoldier]

Originally Posted by 2Morkies

Hi,
I have two Morkies...same litter yet they look totally different. Morkies will come in all colors. I don't think you have anything to worry about. There are tests you can buy that will tell you what they're mixed with if you are really worried.

Hi, Thank you very much for your help Jennifer I greatly appreciate it. I'm not worried about them being registered. I wasn't aware that pups had to be purebred to be registered. This is my first pup, so it will be a learning process for me. I was just curious to know if I should have been worried or if this was a flag saying that the mother/father weren't purebreds. Now that I know that morkies CANNOT be registered, I'm no longer concerned. Thank you, Aaron

[11BSoldier]

Originally Posted by Doodlebug

Welcome to Yorkietalk, I hope you stick around and let us know about your new puppy.

I think Morkies are adorable but if it were me I would go with a pure bred Yorkie or Maltese. I got a Yorkie/Bichon mix and the breeder told us that he would not shed because he is from two non-shedding breeds but he does shed. She also told us that any health problems would be 'bred out' since he is a mix of two breeds. He has more health problmes than my Yorkie. He has luxating patellas and a very sensitive stomach. He cries a lot and is afraid of everything, including his own shadow. Don't get me wrong, I love him to death and he has the sweetest, most gentle personality...but if I had it to do over I would have gone with a pure bred from a good breeder, or I would have adopted a mix from a shelter.

If you decide to get a Morkie I hope you will post pics because I'm sure he/she will be adorable. I just wanted you to know my experience and let you know that sometimes you don't get what you thought you were getting with a 'mix'.

Hugs...

Hi,
Thank you for the input and information. It is greatly appreciated. I will post pictures as soon as I get her. Thank you, Aaron

[11BSoldier]

Originally Posted by Ringo1

It will be hard to say if the parents are purebred yorkie or maltese; because if the breeder is mixing the breeds anyway; it won't much matter. You should not be concerned if the parents are purebred or not because you are not purchasing a purebred puppy. You are purchasing a mixed breed that will not be registered or recognized by the AKC. So if AKC registered is important to you; you might want to think twice.

It's going to be hard to say what the black/brown/gold will turn into as your puppy matures; because when you mix the two breeds together; you cannot be sure what traits of which breed will be dominant.
For sure, I have seen some adorable Morkies; I have also seen one that was pure orange in color. That time, the mixing of the two breeds did not turn out well.

Whatever you decide, I hope your puppy is everything you have wanted.

Hi,
Thank you for the info. It's much appreciated. Aaron

[11BSoldier]

Originally Posted by lexi43

I have a Shorkie named Zoe and I've seen many different color shorkies Zoe is Bkack with a couple of white spots, but some are brown and white, blonde, black and white. Some have very soft fur but Zoe has corse fur. She's a little over a year now and I've no medical problems with her (knock on wood). She's smart and she's so lovable and funny that I am glad I went with a shorkie. You can never tell what they are going to look like when they are mixed. I also have a yorkie who I love with all my heart. I am thinking if I can another dog I would love to get a morkie. I wouldn't worry about the color too much and as far as being resistered with AKC, since she is not a pure bred you can't register the dog. If this is important to you I would get a pure bred not a hybred dog but if you just want a pet you should go with a Morkie if you get a health guarantee.

Hi,
Thank you very much I was only concerned because I wasn't aware that they had to be purebreds in order to be registered. This is my first pup so it's a learning experience. I've also googled this after asking this question and got my answer. I am very thankful for all the replies though. They are much appreciated. Aaron

[11BSoldier]

Originally Posted by bamawife

A good friend of mine has a morkie and he is absolutely precious! He is not yappy or hyper and he is almost 2 years old. So far she has not had any health problems. I own a yorkie tzu (opposite of a shorkie) and would not trade him for the world. I have not experienced any health problems with him, either....so far! AKC and purebred was not important to me. I just wanted a pet to love and spoil! My daughter has a shorkie puppy and she looks just like a yorkie with the exception of being apricot in color! Good luck and if you go through with the purchase of your morkie I look forward to seeing pictures!!!

Hi Meg,
The registration isn't important to me either. I was only curious to know if I should be concerned about her being registered. Now that I know I don't need to be there are no worries. I know that my fiance is going to be pleased with her morkie. After all, I've seen pictures of her and might I say she is adorable. I will be picking her up once I return to the states before Christmas. Thank you for you input. Aaron

[bamawife]

Are you currently deployed? My husband is an OIF 2 veteran. Take care of yourself and have a great trip home!