Morkie Breed Information

Morkie Grooming

Morkie grooming requirements are few and easily manageable. Although they have luxurious, low-shedding coats, Morkies need to be brushed on average twice or three times per week. Brushing is important in keeping your dog’s coat smooth, healthy-looking, and matt-free. If time allows, daily brushing would be the most beneficial for your Morkie in both puppyhood and adulthood. Bathing is also essential in Morkie grooming. You can opt to take your dog to a professional groomer for a monthly bath or you can bathe your dog at home once every 4 to 6 weeks. If you do bathe your dog at home, always use shampoo that is specifically designed for dogs. After each bath, it is recommended to clip your Morkie’s nails and clean their ears with a damp cloth. Morkies, like most dog breeds, are prone to dental sensitivity and potential dental decay. They need to have their teeth brushed as frequently as possible. Daily brushing would be best, but if that is not a possibility, once every week is the least amount necessary.  

Morkie Exercise Needs

Adventurous, spunky, and energetic, Morkies have all the qualities of a life-loving dog. Although toy-sized, these dogs love to travel the world on foot and play all the fun games they can get their paws on. Their build is hardy and their nature lively. Despite their adorable pocket size, Morkies can keep up with their owners on hikes and long walks. They don’t require as much daily exercise, but they do love the occasional adventure. Ideally, you should exercise your Morkie twice every day for at least 30 minutes and create a morning and evening routine for walks. 

Morkie Health

As a mix between two dogs with excellent health backgrounds and both of a pure lineage, Morkie puppies come with a healthy dose of hybrid vigor. They are healthy, happy, and resilient. Some health problems that are possible within the Morkie breed include dental issues, cataracts and other vision problems, excessive weight gain, allergies, and ear infections. 

Morkie Lifespan

Thanks to their good genes and even better health, Morkie dogs have a long lifespan. The average life expectancy of a Morkie dog is between 14 and 18 years. Providing your Morkies with age-appropriate food and portions, creating a Morkie feeding chart for better control, taking them to the vet for regular checkups, and raising them in a safe environment will improve their odds of living past their life expectancy.  

Morkie Training

Morkie puppies are as bright as they are cute. They love pleasing their trainer, but they are also quite eager to avoid sitting still, especially in their first few days at home. Patience, positive reinforcement, and a reward system are required when training your cute Morkie puppy. 
The first step in training your Morkie puppy is to identify what your puppy loves in terms of rewards and motivation. Once you find what catches your puppy’s attention, you can devise a plan for the training steps. We recommend that you begin training with recall. Recall is when you teach your puppy to come when called upon, using a word or a sentence of your choosing. You can reward your puppy with a treat or toy when he/she responds to the instruction. It is important to note that rewards are essential in training young puppies.  
Once your Morkie puppy masters this first step, you can move on to potty training and basic commands like sit and stay. These first training steps can take up to a month to master, and it is important to remain patient and consistent throughout them. The months that follow are the best time to teach your Morkie puppy how to socialize, walk alongside you on leash, and try out some cute puppy tricks.