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. :(

Sorry, but what you said about why a "morkie" is the dog for you is what threw me off and I suppose upset me a bit so I gave you a response that fit my attitude. Plus it annoys me that people breed mutts when the animal shelters are so overpopulated with mutts and even purebreeds because people didn't like how long it takes to potty train them, or because their apartment "suddenly" decided dogs are not allowed or because they realized that they "don't have the time required to raise a puppy" Again I apologize for that, you situation sounds great for a new puppy, however again I say, because you are getting a mutt you can't predict which traits the puppy will pull from which breed. During your extensive research you should have read that somewhere.
You may find your "breeder" that has "morkies" and the pup will be happy and healthy and will be a perfect fit...until about a week later when they are used to the atmosphere and the "Yorkshire Terror" comes out of them :D.
When you meet up with this "breeder" just be sure to meet and play with both parents as well, from there you should get a good feel for their temperment and that could be an indicator of how your puppy will be when it gets older.
Unfortunatly I do not know of any reputable breeders that breed for mutts, but you can always check with your local shelter and see what they have that may not have been posted up yet because they have been recently dropped off, or a yorkie or maltese rescue may have the perfect little "morkie" for you. I still recommend adopting an adult so you can aviod getting a puppy that winds up resembling a yorkie in all but coat.
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It could take time to find what your looking for. I'd say your best bet is to wait and get an adult. In all honesty I have a yorkie poodle mix which looks nothing like a poodle! You wouldn't guess she was mixed except she has very large perky ears for a yorkie. Maybe her body is more of the poodle but she has the potty training issues you are looking to avoid! She will be 2 in October and STILL has accidents! This isn't something you will avoid just because you get a mix.

I really dout you will find a GOOD breeder who mixes dogs. You will find people who are doing it for the wrong reasons. Why would you like to give someone money who is just overpolulating the world with mixed dogs? I bought my mix on Kijiji from a lady who bought her 1 week before me and was selling her because she was too "hyper" and wanted too much attention. This just goes to show that your mix is not going to be the best of both breeds. My dog was rehomed 3 times because she wasn't what people were expecting. I think your expectations are quite high for a mixed dog.

I really feel that you may run into some problems as your mom doesn't want messes in the house, this is what will happen with a puppy. LOTS of messes and possibly accidents for the entire life of your dog. Maybe a yorkie mix is just not the best option for you?

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First off, let me clarify a few things. I’m aware the appearance issue is a shallow factor, as such I rate it appropriately on the “want” scale. Appearance isn’t all that important to me, however, it is a factor on the decision scale no matter how far down it is on that scale, so I thought it prudent to include it. If my furbaby love ended up hairless, once I fell in love I really wouldn’t care. Personality is top on my list, which you can get an idea of if you 1. Meet the parents 2. Meet and spend time with the pup before adoption and 3. Know the traits of the breeds you are mixing and accept the fact that you can get any mix of the two.
I was simply describing my ideal pup situation. I know very well that might not happen. It is just like how you dream of your ideal kid or ideal family or ideal love, but reality is almost never like your ideal. The Maltese and Yorkies I’ve met have not been *exactly* what I am looking for, although they have *aspects* of what I’m *ideally* looking for. Would I be content with either of them? Yes, and I’d take them with open and loving arms if they were my only option (well we’d end up taking a Yorkie actually, because of my mum), but I have the option to try a mix of the two.
As many people on these boards have said many times, good breeders breed true characteristic traits in, reducing variation or deviance from those traits. Thus, you get a pretty standard pup, which means no chance of getting the possible mix my family is looking for. I know that there is no guarantee that I will be getting the “ideal mix” with a Morkie, but there is a slim chance the perfect little darling will pop out. If I ended up with a dog that looked exactly like a Yorkie and acted exactly like a Yorkie, it isn’t like I would throw it out on the street. That is just inhumane and horrible and a stupid,irresponsible thing to do on my part. Would you just throw a baby you brought into the world out on the street for any of the reasons I listed for not necessarily wanting a purebred? No? Well it isn’t like I think it would be okay to do something like that either!
That being said. I did notice the Morkies I met barked far less than the Yorkies I met and were slightly more energetic than the Maltese I met. I know this does not mean my future baby will be so, but there is a chance. This is just my personal experience. ::shrug::
Hell, I wish my kitty Suki had turned out different in some ways, but she is what she is and I love her to bits anyway. We found her as a 2 year old stray and, even though she was supposed to stay the same (as she was already fully grown), she herself has changed drastically over the last 6 years and I don’t love her any less for it.
To address my mom not liking the mess. Let me rephrase myself a bit. Who actually *likes* potty in the house? Anyone? Didn’t think so, and my mother doesn’t either. As previously stated, my mom did have a Maltese, so she's not new to the small breed complications in potty training. She knows what she's in for with messes. It is just that she'd like to reduce the probability of them if at all possible, but she wouldn’t throw a fit if there were accidents. I've gotten from more than just the "danger breeders" that Yorkies are harder to train and that a mix might cut that a bit (as Maltese, are supposedly a bit easier) and it might not, but there is always a chance. Again it depends on the individual pup and NO ONE can predict with 100% accuracy what an individual pup will be like, it is just purebreds are more reliably predicted.
My mother and I would never get rid of an animal just because it didn't fit our perfect little picture. One of our previous cats ended up with severe kidney issues. She peed all over the darn place because she just couldn't help it. Did we get rid of her? Nope, we found a solution and worked with her because we loved her. She lived a long and happy life and we loved her till the day she passed.
So I guess what I’m saying is, don’t think I’m some pampered princess who would get rid of a pup at the drop of a hat just because it wasn’t the ideal. All because I want a mix breed instead of a purebred. That isn’t a fair assessment and it kind of hurts that you would jump all over someone that is just looking for some help. I thought it was implied, since I did seek a rescue dog first, that I understand that you don't just get rid of an animal because it wasn’t as easy as you thought. I understand that a pup is a member of the family and you don't just abandon your family during the hard times.

I have been patient in my search and will continue to be so. If I wanted to rush into a purchase I would have just bought that pup I saw months ago that day in the pet store and never had another thought about it. However, since I am the person I am, I left it and went home and did the research and now I’m looking for options *other than the ones I’ve already looked into and tried.* I get the rescue thing and I’ve done it, so we can stop pushing that particular topic. If I get a call I will gladly take them.
I know I have been responding to people on an individual basis up until now, but that will be coming to an end unless I deem it pertinent. If anyone has any new applicable advice to share or an alternate solution to my predicament I will gladly take it. However, if you have anything to say about my personal choice and how you dislike it or accuse me of not being ready for such a responsibility. I will just say this.
It is my choice if I want a mix. You also don’t know me or what kind of effort I’ve put into this or how prepared I am for a new family member to love, so stop making blind judgments and telling me that I need to stop and rethink things because it “sounds like I’m not ready for a small breed dog.” I’ve done the research and I know what I want. I *specifically* asked for help on locating a good place to find a Morkie and I *specifically* said in my original post that I didn’t want people’s opinions on how mixed breeds aren’t good or that I should get a purebred, and I *certainly* didn’t ask for judgments on if I was ready to be a good mother to my pup. I know I am capable of being a loving, caring parent and what kind of person I am. I am in fact, more informed to make that judgment of character than you. As I know myself better than anyone here knows me.
That being said. I will not respond to any further accusations against my preparedness, my character, or my choice in pet. I will however respond to any help with my original question.
I’d like to again say thank you all for your responses, the good and even the alternative opinions are all appreciated because I know you took the time to try and have an impact (even if I didn’t agree). <3

P.S. I’m sorry if this came off as defensive or “mean” to anyone, but it is hard having everyone basically put down your choice in a mix you fell in love with and then start judging your personal character. I feel it is unfair that I feel the need to defend myself as a human being now. I will be sticking with my vow to not respond to anything I deem unrelated from this point on. If you have anything to say against me or my choice in pet, take it to your own thread to discuss. Thank you all for your input so far.

I'm concerned that you are expecting way to much out of this puppy and you will be terribly disappointed when it does not live up to your expectations of the "perfect' puppy.

Hey OP, it seems like you have a specific image of what kind of puppy you want. That's ok, I did too. But in order to have a dog that has all those qualities you're better off adopting an adult. You will get the look and temperament you are looking for. Also, for training, as long as you spend a min of 15 mins everyday, and you find what motivates them you'll do fine. Yorkies are smart little dogs and they can be trained amazingly well, or they can train you amanzingly well, which means they get away with everything.

Sorry I keep referring to a yorkie. Kaji is my very first dog and he and his disposition is all I know. His and his little friends personalities of course! :D Which are all different by the way. I have yet to meet two yorkies that are exactly alike in personalities.

DvlshAngel985: I do have an ideal image in mind, but who doesn't when they are thinking up an idea in their head? Reality is always much much different :) Would I actually like all these things to manifest themselves in one cute fluffy little body? Yes, but I also realize that is not going to happen.

"Sorry I keep referring to a yorkie. Kaji is my very first dog and he and his disposition is all I know. His and his little friends personalities of course! :D Which are all different by the way. I have yet to meet two yorkies that are exactly alike in personalities."

It's quite alright, you are just proud of your baby for one and for another you're talking in terms you know. Experience is valuable after all and should be respected. I know every individual dog is different, they are like little people after all! :) Which is why you should really be prepared for anything.

Getting a dog is like adopting a child. You should love them and care for them and do what's best for them. When it comes down to it, you love your kids no matter what and I'm absolutely positive I will love my furbaby, no matter her color/size/personality/whatever else, in the end. I will do what's best for her and I will make sure she is taken care of until the end of her days.

I don't demand, or even expect, that she will grow up into the ideal image in my head and that isn't a problem for me. I still want a furbaby to love and I will love her possible deviations/illness/issues and all.

"*other than the ones I’ve already looked into and tried.* I get the rescue thing and I’ve done it, so we can stop pushing that particular topic."

The reason everyone is pushing a rescue is because we don't want to see another greeder benefiting because someone fell in love with a "designer" mutt. You wanted to know where to find a reputable "morkie" breeder and we have informed you that you will not find a reputable breeder that will breed for mutts. I will always push rescues and shelters on someone that wants a mutt, with any luck this "hybrid" or "designer" mutt phenomenon will pass but I doubt it will as long as people are still purchasing mutts from byb's and petstores.
Good luck with your search, since you've decided to be patient you will find the perfect mutt in a rescue, maybe not a local one but eventually someone will abandon your perfect pet.

I hope this may help some about a morkie. Back when I was about 5, my mom found a dog that someone left on the side of the highway. We found out she had car sickness, so we think they just let her out of the car. She was half starved and almost dead. She was around 2 yrs. old. I loved her. I named her Dorothy from the wizard of oz. nickname Dorf, (I couldn't say my th's) and it stuck. Anyhow she was a mix yorkie something. She lived tell I was 17yrs old. Oh I loved her. So about 7 yrs ago I was searching what she might be mixed with. and I started to see maltese/yorkie mixes some would look like and some not. She was white with tan were the black was. Well needless to say they were already calling them morkies, but they also were only like 100 to 200 dollars then. when prices of pure were still way high. It wasn't until last year that I finally got mine. It was so hard to find one I searched for 3 months trying to find what I thought would turn out like her. I hit it right on, but what a price I had to pay well to much and more. She was very small and got hypoglycemia almost lost her. She came to me darker caramel colored and knowing yorkies turned colors I was hoping hers were going to be more blondish. I missed her caramels though when she changed.One down downfall was she is a cotton coat which mats up and I was hoping to grow her longer nope has to be short. She is potty trained well but I had a baby play pen for her set up when I couldn't give her 100% attention when she was out. She has both traits of each side. She barks at everything, she looks like a maltese but is terrier when she sees a squirrel or mouse go by ha ha its funny the chase is on. She has racked up a lot of bills with the vet. in the beginning get health ins. it helps. So I decided to get her a friend because my husband and her feel in love. I wanted one too, so I got a pure breed yorkie male this time mostly because I love yorkies and this forum kinda made me think twice about mixed breeds, (after the fact). I wanted long hair I could play with. Well he is the sweetest little thing and its funny he is calmer than her in most cases. Does not bark, did potty train fast got lucky I also had him fixed at 5 months. He does have the chase drive in him but omg my Ayla is much more yorkie then he is. One thing is socialize them and take obedience training class it will connect you both and family usually all can go its amazing how fast they learn. I had ayla at 8weeks, I know to young found that out the hard way, but she was sitting for me on the first day. another thing treat all good behavior the reward are awsome in the end. The morkie figured out how to fake pee on her pad for a treat they are not stupid. lol So would I do it again probably but different I would go to the house like one said, see the parents and hopefully they are not asking for to much for them. There are breeders out there that breed both and have oops sometimes. Back in the day you may have found them in a pound or for free in the paper but now even an oops I doubt they would be given them away without some money, there is still up keep an all but anyway goodluck with your choice, hope this help some. sorry so long :rolleyes:

When we see posts such as yours on this forum, we are responding to you, but we are also responding to anyone that may be thinking about getting a puppy and trying to learn as well!
You seemed to have made your decision, but some people who once they realize there is no such thing as a reputable breeder of mutts, will think twice about buying from a BYB, puppy mill or pet store.
It isn't that anyone is trying to be mean to you personally, again we are passionate about the breed and hate to see greeders make a living off the backs of their dogs strictly for profit!

I have fostered a few Maltese and the ones I have fostered have actually been more active and "hyper" then my own Yorkies, and while they have been easier to house train then some Yorkies I have fostered, they have also been harder to house train then some Yorkies too. I have found the majority of the Maltese I have fostered to be a lot "barkier" then my Yorkies.. but then that could just be the ones I have had.....I find the have a louder and different bark....

I have also fostered a Morkie and she was very active and hyper and not the easiest to house train. She was also very alpha and ended up having to be an only....so you never know....

I'm sorry you feel that we are judging you. I don't think that's the case at all. Sometimes over the internet, tone is hard to read. I hope you continue to spend time here as we all have a lot to offer & love sharing our experiences.

We are here because we love the yorkshire terrier breed; however, I don't think anyone here is against loving a mix breed. We even have some morkie owners here! Speaking for myself, I've owned a mix(maltese/poodle) & I loved her just like I love my Lulu now. I was ignorant to many things dog related back then & I am so thankful that I found YT before ever deciding to get Lulu. But that doesn't mean I wouldn't love another mix breed. It does mean that I will not seek out a breeder who purposely breeds mixes. Oopses happen, but to knowingly cross breed dogs to capilize on the latest fad is wrong just like purposely breeding for tiny yorkies. (To claify, I am not saying you are buying into the "designer dog" fad...I understand you are not.)

I realize you are set on a morkie. That's fine. And honestly, I think most of us had an idea of what we wanted our babies to look like & act like before getting them so I don't think anything is wrong with that. Once we get our babies & fall in love, all that goes by the wayside anyway. ;) You are committed to patience so I have no doubt that you will be able to find your morkie baby at a rescue.

I've been owned by both a Maltese and a Yorkie. There are traits that I love about both. My Casper (maltese, of course) was a little more laid back than Lucy overall. However, he was not as loving and snuggly as Lucy either. He did not like other dogs and would act like he was going to kill them on a walk! He was my first dog of my own and I loved him like crazy. He was a champion walker and could walk for miles. He prob was a little easier to housetrain; but I didn't kid myself that he was going to hold it for several hours ~ he wasn't. And neither does Lucy!

I've seen some really cute Morkies but I saw one at the park that was pure orange. The girl walking him kept commenting on how pretty Ringo's (my Westie) coat was; she liked the pure white. I was left wondering why, if she liked the pure white, she just didn't get a maltese?

Anyway, good luck in your search; I commend you for trying not to support a puppymill or BYB. It is going to be more difficult to week those out, though, when you are searching for a mixed breed.

You sound like you have really tried to think this through. Good Luck!

And RIP my little Casper.

I wish it was as easy just to pick out the traits you want and combine them into a dog..just don't work that way.

I was just trying to let you know you can get that little dog you are dreaming about, I did. I wanted a mellow, yet active dog (yes, I know opposites :rolleyes: ) with a darker coloring, floppy ears and a sweet disposition. I got exactly that by looking into older pups! I hope you get that little buddy you are dreaming of. They make the best study break buddies and the best HW buddies. I just wish I had gotten mine sooner.