Morkies?

[Rhetts_mama]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Yes, you are right. Like most every other breed, Yorkies originated by crossing other existing breeds. The difference is though, they were being bred for a specific purpose. There was a collective effort by many many breeders to establish them as a breed, they weren't just thrown together willy nilly to feed a current trend. Strict breeding records were kept, the results examined and compared accross the board. Medical testing was performed to distinguish and help eliminate breed specific genetic issues. A standard was set for the dogs. That is not being done with these 'designer breeds' that are popping up everywhere--the two are not comparable.

(It's funny how many times this argument is brought up as a means to justify breeding mutts.)

Funny- I said almost the same thing in response to her post in the breeder review section.

[MorkieMom11]

Hi Marlingirl1013,
I wasn't necessarily looking for a Morkie. My Cairn Terrier had just passed away and I was grief stricken! I just happened to look in the classifieds one day and saw this adorable puppy. I didn't care what kind of dog she was. I fell in love with her immediately and knew she was for me! It so happened that the woman who ran the add lived in my neighborhood and owned both parents. That's why I have a picture of Snowy (Mom) and Tigger (Dad). I did not buy her from a puppy mill. This woman was sincerely concerned about placing the pup in the right home. I continue to this day, to send her pictures of Abbey. She did not charge me an arm and a leg either. She was being sensitive towards my recent loss of my dog, Buddy. This all happened just prior to Christmas. Abbey could not, and did not, "replace" Buddy. He will always have a special place in my heart. Thankfully, love knows no bounds and Abbey is loved for being Abbey. I don't care what kind of dog she is! She is mine and I love her. I read a lot of negative posts about greedy breeders, and people who frown on anyone who purposely cross-breeds purebreds, so I wanted to share my experience. I realize how blessed I am. Like I said, I wasn't looking; It was a Christmas blessing!! I've already posted some pictures of Abbey, and hope it's all right to show you a picture of our beloved, Buddy who passed away on 12-13-09. Good luck in finding your dog!

[greeneyedlady78]

Thank you for all of your replies. She is wonderful and loves to pose for pics. I have included one from the other day.

Would you agree that she has the markings of a yorkie? I think if she were white she would look like a maltese, with facial features and all.

She is so smart, loves to be held and follows me everywhere. I love this pup!

http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n...-Sept-2010.jpg