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Originally Posted by Furbaby Friend  The reasons I wouldn't want a purebred Yorkie include, but are not limited to, the fact that they are notoriously difficult to potty train. I live with my parents still (instead of dorming while I'm in college to save money) and my mother doesn't take well to messes. Now I've discussed with her the rules of potty training and that there will be accidents and it will take awhile, but I've read it is not uncommon for Yorkies to be quite a bit more difficult to train in that area. I'm sure this applies to training in general as well? They are also known for being more energetic and I'd like a little bit of a more mellow personality. And for the shallow reason, my mum didn't like the look of them as much as the Morkie and she does have some say in the purchase.
The reasons I wouldn't want a purebred Maltese include, but are not limited to, the fact that the few I've met were so lethargic to the point where I didn't really consider them dogs anymore... They acted more like cats, which is fine if that is what you're looking for! Another is that my mum had a purebred Maltese when she was younger and loved it to bits, but then it tragically passed away and that was what made her swear off dogs up until this point when she felt ready for another! She made me promise no purebred Maltese though. :/ And the last (and I admit completely shallow reason) is that, in general, I don't like all white fur dogs.
Morkies are easier to potty train because of the Maltese in them (or so I read/hear), are colored (although it can vary from black/tan, to gray/silver, to caramel, etc. basically half a dozen things because they are mixed), and have a bit of spunk in personality from the Yorkie side, but are a bit more mellow thanks to the Maltese. I've seen this first hand as well, but I realize every pup is different and I would need to meet my forever friend before committing to her (chances are I would just accept any deviance from anything listed here...because I'm a sucker and just love the furballs :P). Plus, that little guy in the store just melted my heart... and it is hard to let go of something once you fall in love with it.
Now this is not an extensive list of reasons either, but I feel this should be sufficient enough. Even if my reasoning was, "I just want one" it is a personal choice that should be respected.  I'm a bit more thorough than that though! |
I'm sorry & I'm not trying to be rude but your reasons for wanting a yorkie/maltese mix does not make any sense to me. When you mix breeds, you have no idea what the pup will look like & certainly no idea what temperment it will have. So, you could still end up with potty training issues, a light coated morkie, & the temperment that you did not desire.
I know you've looked at rescues...your best bet to get exactly what you want is to buy or adopt an adult. That may take some time & patience on your part. But it should yield better results for you & your mom. With a puppy (even a morkie) the coat changes as it grows, so you really have no idea what it will look like as an adult. And you have no guarantee how easy or hard it will be to potty train or if the pup will be spunky or more laid back.
I honesly have no advice for you on where to look for a morkie other than rescues or shelters b/c as we've already stated you're not going to find a reputable breeder breeding morkies. I wouldn't trust a breeder that breeds mixes, so I can't in good faith recommend anyone to you. I really do wish you the best of luck finding a new puppy for your family. It's gonna take time so be patient & I would advise against rushing into any decision...that's how a lot of pups end up in rescues.
