ToyNon-AKC

Morkie

The Morkie is a Maltese × Yorkshire Terrier cross, two toy breeds sharing similar size, temperament, and inherited concerns.

Calculate Morkie age

Lifespan13.2 yrrange 10–15

SizeToyNon-AKC

Weight4–12 lb1.8–5.4 kg

Senior at9 yrgeriatric at 13

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About

About the Morkie

The Morkie is a Maltese × Yorkshire Terrier cross, two toy breeds sharing similar size, temperament, and inherited concerns. The breed is not AKC-recognized; portosystemic shunt inherits from both parent breeds and is the defining hepatic concern.

Aging

How Morkies age

Parent-breed medians: Maltese 13.1y, Yorkie 13.3y (RVC VetCompass). Portosystemic shunt risk inherits from both parents and is the defining hepatic concern; patellar luxation and tracheal collapse are shared small-dog issues.

Lifespan deep-diveAvg 13.2 yr · range 10–15 Senior careSenior at 9 · geriatric at 13 Common health issues3 tracked conditions

Physical

Physical characteristics

Weight: 4–12 lb(1.8–5.4 kg)
Height: 7–9 in(17.8–22.9 cm)
Coat type: Long
Colors

Temperament

How Morkies tend to show up around their people, other dogs, and the world.

affectionateplayfulalertbold

Energy
3/5
Trainability
3/5
Good with kids
3/5
Good with other dogs
3/5
Shedding
3/5

Health

Common health issues

Full health profile

Moderatetypical onset ~2 yr
Patellar Luxation
Description and veterinary guidance for Patellar Luxation land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Inherited from both parent breeds..
Moderatetypical onset ~6 yr
Tracheal Collapse
Description and veterinary guidance for Tracheal Collapse land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Inherited from Yorkshire Terrier parent breed..
Moderatetypical onset ~5 yr
Dental Disease
Description and veterinary guidance for Dental Disease land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Inherited from both parent breeds; small-jaw crowding..