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Wanted: Morkie Female Pup Hello everyone. I am from the Western NY area and I'm looking to buy a female Morkie (Maltese/Yorkie mix) pup. I saw one in a local pet store and fell in love, but knowing them to be a puppy mill I refrained from purchasing the little furball. Therefore, before anyone starts flaming about puppy mills and backyard breeders and telling me to get a purebred. I have done *extensive* research and read many posts, articles, etc. and have my heart set on a Morkie, so please don't try to dissuade me because it will not work. I have read Morkie threads on here and see the anti-mix spam that occurs and I do not want that here. So if you have an opinion that is not helpful in locating somewhere I can purchase a healthy, happy, well brought up pup, please keep it to yourself. I know about rescue operations and I have put my name in at many of them requesting a female morkie pup if one comes in, but the waiting lists can be quite long and they don't get many. More common mixes include yorkiepoos. I have covered a wide area, up to a 5 hour drive away, but I have had no luck. Having exhausted the ideas that I can think of and that I have garnered from the internet, I can't seem to find anywhere to purchase them that isn't associated with a puppy mill operation and I am becoming disheartened. Morkies seem awfully difficult to track down from "proper" sources. I just want a puppy who is super cute, won't shed a lot, and that I won't be allergic to (as I have severe health issues). My body didn't react negatively to the Morkie at all (and yes, before someone says something I know that the Maltese and Yorkies have the same hypoallergenic/nonshed traits, they are the parents of Morkies after all, but I have my heart set on a Morkie and I do not want a purebred). I'm fully prepared to take on the responsibility (I've been doing a lot of research. I came across this forum looking for potty training tips.), now i just need to find out how to safely and humanely purchase my future furbaby <3 So what I'm asking of you all, is if you know of any *respectable* breeders in my area that I could purchase a female morkie pup from? I'd love to get a solid reference, preferably from someone who personally knows a breeder, has bought from them before, or personally owns a morkie they have bred. Thanks so much in advance for the help! |
Possibly legit? After some more research (and a few referrals to sites via facebook and my aunt, who breeds labs), I may have located a possibly legit breeder. Does anyone have any information on them as to their reputation or purchased from them before? I went to their personal website after puppyfinder and on their site they offer weekly photos of your pup to you so you can see it grow and they would prefer you visit their house. That doesn't sound like a mill to me, but the breeder is located in PA (which I know can be a "danger state"). I also googled the owner and the location to see if any poor reviews or red flags came up (e.g. abuse offenses or widespread puppy mill outcries) and I came up with absolutely nothing. My bf suggested that I search for how much property the owner has (because he said if he was running an illegal operation he would have one house for show and one property for the milling), but I'm not quite sure how to go about doing it. Does that seem crazy or should I have him walk me through how to do it later? Morkie Puppies for Sale: Housetranpit Pampered Pups Member Since: December 28th, 2004 Location: Edinburg, PA, United States Telephone: (724) 667-9268 Website: Pampered Pups We have children & our puppies come with a lot of love and we prefer if people can come to our home but would ship if we feel pup can handle it.Shipping is around 300. We are by Pittsburgh(north of airport 40 min.)Zip Code: 16116. JOHN 3:16 call now I also figured I could call and ask them the list of questions found at the link below to determine if they are legit... Puppy mills - how to buy a puppy Do you guys have any tips for how to sniff out if someone is a respectable breeder? Thanks! |
I have a Yorkie-Poo myself, so I have nothing against mixes, but she wasn't purchased from a breeder. Unfortunately, you have come to the wrong site to try and find a "reputable" breeder of mixes. This site is passionate about the Yorkie breed and you really won't find people that can in any good faith give you advice on finding a breeder who mixes breeds. It's kind of a contradiction in terms. I will use the phrase I often do when people post a breeder, " I would run the other way." The breeder you posted has red flags: -they breed all kinds of breeds - they are advertising puppies as young as 6 weeks - they advertise tcups |
Morkie Breeder You can try mymajestipuppy.com. Their telephone number is 913-406-3552 She is a small breeder and we got out little Mia from her. She is an adorable little dog and we are very happy with her and her breeder. We were also able to register her as a hybrid. The lady you can speak to is Lisa Crump. She breeds morkies and yorkies. She is very knowledgable and will give you the information that you are looking for. Best of luck. |
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:yeahthat: I do not believe reputable breeders breed mixes on purpose. Therefore, you will probably have a hard time finding suggestions here on YT. You will get more suggestions to check the rescues. I realize you've said you've already done that, but keep in mind that the most reputalbe yorkie breeders will ONLY breed pure bred yorkies, not "designer dogs". |
Thanks for the input! Thanks for the input guys. I really do appreciate it! Reese1: That is why I came here. I really, *really* don't want to feed into a potentially bad business and you made some excellent points about the red flags. "This site is passionate about the Yorkie breed and you really won't find people that can in any good faith give you advice on finding a breeder who mixes breeds. It's kind of a contradiction in terms." I know that YT is Yorkie passion all the way, but I did come across quite a few Morkie posts/owners, so I thought I might get some input here. :) It is hard, after all, to find anything solely Morkie related so this was my best option. JDS: I'm crossing my fingers for a rescue to come through, as that was my first choice option, but they aren't as common place as one might think :/ I thought, "It'll be so great! I'll call a few shelters, find a lovely little Morkie that needs a loving forever home, and I can save her within the week!" That obviously, did not happen and I haven't heard a peep from any of them. I'd gladly drive the 5 hours to go pick her up if she came in! "the most reputalbe yorkie breeders will ONLY breed pure bred yorkies, not "designer dogs"." I realize that yorkie breeders breed yorkies (it is kind if implied after all ^_^), but I thought that someone who owns a Morkie on here might know someone who doesn't treat their animals poorly and gives them the love and care they deserve. Honestly, all I'm looking for is a lovable little companion. I don't really mind if she's a mix. I also feel that, that is what she is... a mix. Not a "designer dog", that makes it sound like I'm buying into some type of hype (which I'm not). I just met a little guy that melted my heart, but was doomed to never be purchased by me because of the business he came from and now I am on the search for an alternative. Most purebreds came from mixes at some point or another as well, so I think we should just stick to calling them mixes instead of labeling them with disdain. :) I also counted on the knowledge level here and I trust it, which is also hard to come by on the internet. You guys do a great thing here and I appreciate those who love their purebreds! I was just looking for some steering in the right direction if at all available and figured since there are *some* Morkie owners here that I might get a bit of help. |
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I think a number of owners came across them not having the understanding of where they are coming from or what type of breeder would breed them on purpose. The problem is breeders are using terms like "designer" etc... to sell dogs and make people think they are getting something they are not. Morkies and my Yorkie Poo (Crosley) are mutts, I don't love her any less then my two Yorkies, but she is a mutt no less. Reputable breeders who are doing the right thing should be breeding for betterment and to improve the breed. Breeding a bunch of different breeds together isn't improving any breed. It's for money! The puppies are adorable, all puppies are adorable! :) The shelters & rescues are filled with these type of mixes because you never know what you are going to get health wise, genetics, appearance, etc.. I really hope you can find the puppy you want from a rescue or shelter instead of supporting a BYB or puppymill! |
Is there a reason why you want a mixed breed rather than a purebred yorkie or maltese? |
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I know you mentioned shelters, but have you tried breed specific rescues? They also take in mixes. So you might want to try maltese, yorkie, and small breed rescues, the kind that do not have shelters and all efforts are done through volunteers. All the pupsters are in peoples homes. Rescues like those that come to mind are YTNR (Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue), and Yorkie Haven. I don't know if they're in your area, but if you do a google search for your area you might find something. |
I also wanted to add to just remember, no 2 morkies look alike. They are mixed so you never know what traits they will show. :) Keep an open mind on color, coat type, and size and you'll find the perfect little girl. |
Sorry, last post for today I promise! Here are some yorkie mixes I found on petfinder. All are considered to be yorkie maltese mixes, and as you can see, they all look different! Adoptable Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie: Petfinder Adoptable Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie: Pebbles: Petfinder Adoptable Maltese: Sandi: Petfinder Adoptable Maltese: Bonnie: Petfinder |
Thanks for all the enthusiasm ^_^ It is appreciated First of all, I'd again like to thank everyone for taking the time to respond here. I really do appreciate it. Dodobelle: Thank you for the input, but it seems your breeder is based in Kansas and requires pick up (which is a good thing in reality, but a bit tough for me to get to!). So it wouldn't be an option for me anyway. If I was going to make a trip to Kansas, I saw an adorable rescue litter of Morkies on petfinder last week that I would have scooped up right away! Reese1: That is true, even I didn't realize the pet store I was at was supplied by something as traumatizing as a puppy mill. :/ Luckily for me, I always do *a lot* of research before a huge purchase and I uncovered it in my pursuit of knowledge. I felt so bad that I even thought about purchasing from a person like that, even if I was uninformed at the time. I would love for a shelter to come through and bring my furbaby to me, but it is proving difficult. JeanieK: Well I've done a lot of research and reading, and I've also met purebreds of both types in person which led me to a few conclusions. Some of them are shallower reasons I'll admit it (I'm an honest person like that) and some are not. 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! DvlshAngel985: Thank you for the kudos, I really am trying! I swear I'm not some evil puppy mill feeding menace. <3 I know that they vary in everything due to the mix. Like I said I've done a TON of reading. I will admit I was surprised to find how much they change as they age. You can start with a tan/black pup and end up with a silver adult. Luckily, appearance isn't everything :) Although, I will admit I would prefer the tan/black combo. Size is relatively important too as my mother did not want a large dog (we would have bought a purebred lab from my aunt if that was the case). I would be happy with anything below 15-16lbs and it seems Morkies fall well within that. I have put my name in at some breed specific rescues. There weren't many I could locate in my area (although there were many many more "toy" rescues, so I put in at those). I did find quite a few breed specific rescues in Ohio though so I put in for those (as they are within my 5 hour drive limitation I set for myself). I haven't heard of your two suggestions though, so I will definitely look into them this week! Funny you should post petfinder links. I was recommended to that site right away by a friend and I've been checking it, but no luck with the Maltese/Yorkie mix in the 5 hour radius so far for me. I did get a hit on a beautiful 1 yr. old girl, but the rescue said that she was pending when I contacted them (they offered to call me if it didn't pan out, but it's been a bit since then so I assume she was snapped up). LOL I already put in a request on Bonnie earlier this week (we'll see how it works out, these little guys are pretty popular. This being my first dog often pushes me to the lower end of the preferred list, maybe I should tell them it isn't my mum's first dog?). As for Sandi, my mom already vetoed earlier this week for various reasons. She in reality gets the final say. Also, we have a cat (Suki) who may or may not take advantage of the potential blind spot >_< The "no name" requires a home visit. "As such we request potential adopters be within 1 hour traveling distance." I'm not eligible due to the distance, and I can't put in for Pebbles because she is a special needs dog and she deserves the extra care she needs (which I don't think I could adequately give her). Surprisingly, the required home visit for rescues and the distance they are willing to travel is often the kicker because while I will travel 5 hours to get my potential furbaby, they cannot travel 5 hours to do a home visit :/ Thanks again for all your input guys! I'm still searching for my forever friend, but I have faith I'll find her soon. ^_^ |
Are you really sure that you are ready for a puppy? It looks like your mom will be caring for this pup most of the time as you are in college and you plan to pass off most of the trainig to her. No 2 pups are the same when it comes to potty training, and since you are getting a mutt there is nothing saying that the pup will get a trait from one dog or the other. You can wind up with a morkie looking yorkie, not to mention there is no predicting if you wind up with a dog that has all of the bad traits from each breed. I recommend that you really sit down and research weather or not you have the time/energy required to raise such a small dog. Not to mention the funds to care for them in case they wind up ill and you have to pay for 1500-2500 dollar surgeries. If you don't want a purebreed, I recommend going to an animal shelter and picking out an adult that was abandoned for whatever reason. Less time spent training as many are dumped having already been housebroken and taught basic commands. JMO. |
As already stated... Deuce: As already stated, including my first post, I have put my name in at *numerous* shelters (at this point I've even lost count/track of them). I have also stated I have done a *ton* of research on dog care and small breeds (obviously I ended up here and there is an excellent guide for new owners available). I'm more than prepared and have passed my research along to my mum so she can be more than prepared as well. She also wants a puppy to love, as this was her decision actually. Her friend recently acquired a maltipoo and she decided she was ready for another dog. I'm just going along for the ride and to help out. I also just love furbabies so I have no problem sharing the burden. You should really not question someone's situation when you have no clue about it. I'm not here for you to judge whether or not I'm ready. I *know* I am. I am not "passing" anything off and I'm offended you would insinuate as much. I know how much work a small breed is from my reading and talking to people I know who own them. A new pup is a member of the *family* and, as such, it is the responsibility of the *entire family* to enforce training and help with the dog. My dad will also be reading the proper way to handle and praise the pup because every single person needs to be on board or it just doesn't work. So actually there is no such thing as "passing things off" anyway when purchasing an animal as no one sole person should be the only person enforcing training. Of course, that's JMO. I have sat down and researched as I've said over and over. I already know animals can be expensive when sick. Cats are expensive too if things go wrong or even when they don't and we've owned numerous cats over the years! My sister's cat just ran up over a $1000 vet bill because she was sick and they had to do a lot of diagnostic work. Another reason it was my mum's decision to get a pup and not mine. She is the one that is established financially and she's the one who can handle that burden (of course I offered to help out with my paychecks, but she said it wasn't necessary). I do know about budgeting and money, I happen to be in school for Accounting. I'm by no means irresponsible or walking blindly into anything. My family has come to the decision ready and informed. Thus, I didn't ask for opinions on whether or not I'm "ready" to get a pup from people I don't even know. I asked for help on where I could responsibly purchase a healthy, happy pet. |
As far as your reasons for not wanting a pure bred dog. Going back to the mixed breed situation, you never know what you will get when you are mixing breeds! Yorkies can be hard to train, I'm sure Maltese can as well. I think that is a "small breed" thing in general. Mixing the two doesn't mean you are taking what you might consider the bad traits out of both. I think that is a myth that breeders who sell mixes try and tell buyers! You could end up with the best of both, worst of both or a mix of the best & worst! As far as not liking all white dogs, again you don't know what coloring a mixed breed dog will turn out to be unless you purchase the dog as an adult. Puppies change colors & they can change a lot! Bottom line is you never know what you are going to get in looks, traits, behaviors etc.. It is a cr*p shoot! That's part of the reason you see so many mixes in shelters & rescues. People come across a cute, adorable puppy and they want one that looks just like it and then they are disappointed when they don't turn out the way they wanted! If all the people on YT posted pictures of their Morkies, Yorkie Poos, etc... you will see from one end of the spectrum to another what they can look like! |
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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. Rescue Me Yorkie Rescue Find a Maltese Dog Rescue http://www.greatdogsite.com/hybrids/details/Morkie/ |
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? |
Alright... 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. |
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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. |
1 Attachment(s) 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: |
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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. |
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