Looking for MORKIE

[BamaFan121s]

Originally Posted by Beamers Mom

he could get a Silvigator???

That sounds horrible! Is it contagious?

[Beamers Mom]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

That sounds horrible! Is it contagious?

More than likely

[Rhetts_mama]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Apparently it does. I hope your gold crown doesn't weigh down your head today.

As a matter of fact, I do have a bit of a headache today. It could very well be my crown. Though, I prefer platinum to gold

[Darlin Beauxs]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

Let me begin my saying that I too have 2 "Morkies" Yorkie/Maltese mixes. But unlike you mine are both rescues. Doodlebug was a puppy when I brought him home from the rescue. His mom was purchased at a puppymill auction and he was born at the rescue. Bogey is also a Yorkie/Maltese mix and from a shelter. He was a little over a year old when be became part of our family. Although they are both Morkies they are as different as they could possibly be. Bogey is blonde with dark brown eyes and a silkie coat. Dbug has black eyes and an almost white cottony coat. When you mix the two breeds you never know what the end result will be. Now we add your little Belle who looks nothing like my two. She is adorable but now we are adding another color combination to the Morkie "breed" with her black and white coloring.

There is a breed standard that all reputable breeders adhere to when having a litter of puppies. They do not just throw together a male and female and hope for the best. When someone breeds a mix that is exactly what they are doing. Hoping for cute puppies. But truth be told there is no way to tell what the final look of a puppy will be. Perfect example would be to just looking at all 3 of our Morkies the variation is huge!

I think the question would be other than the money factor why is the woman that breeds Morkies and sells them in the local paper doing so? The only reason is money~unless she gave you Belle for FREE that is her purpose. Someone is willing to pay her $$$ for these cute puppies so she is filling the demand. But really all that is doing is making her a BYBer earning a buck of her dogs. Then add to that she just uses the females for 2 yrs worth of puppies and rehomes them. To me that is just very sad. They are only her money making machines and when their time is up off they go and the next one is put into its place What you described in a BYBer and someone that I personally would not only not purchase a puppy from but also not recommend. It doesn't matter if you have a 2 year health guarantee or a forever return policy. I wonder what would happen if someone tried to collect?

Reputable breeders take two pure bred AKC registered dogs with the best qualities to try to achieve the perfect specimens of that breed. Someone who is mixing to make puppies could not have high quality dogs since a good breeder would never allow that to happen with their lines. I personally would want to know where her dogs came from to not have a spay/neuter contract in place.

There might have been a time that I would not have thought it was wrong to purposely mix breeds to make puppies. But in the past few years I have become very aware of all the dogs that are produced in this country and are PTS every year. Our shelters are over run with abandoned and unwanted animals.

Like I said before, I believe that if you want a Morkie you should adopt from a rescue or shelter. I do not feel that any of my three are inferior to other members pups on YT. Some of the best show breeders in the country that are right here on YT have told me that my dogs are pretty. I know they are not show quality but they sure are not any different than many of the other Yorkies and mixes on this forum! They are loved and care for unconditionally just like the love they bring to my life. There are plenty that need home and are dying because they do not have one. I truly hope that you take something from my words today regarding ethical breeding practices. This is the way that I learned to love the breed and support responsible and ethical breeding practices.

Here are pictures of my boys~

Doodlebug is first and Bogey is second.

I think this is the best, friendly and educational explanation of why you should not endorse a breeder of designer dogs, but instead adopt a rescue, that I have ever read.

Good Job!

[Ringo1]

I think it's really hard for yorkie lovers to respond to this question. Yes, we love Morkies and people with morkies, too. However, most feel that there are too many mixed breeds,unwanted, in shelters. So they direct folks to a shelter or a rescue for their mixed breed pup.

They cannot recommend a reputable breeder for a mixed breed pup because that is the OPPOSITE of what a reputable YORKIE breeder is striving for.

So, if you come here already owning your Morkie or Shorkie, you will be embraced and we will oooh and aaah over your little cute one; just like everyone else. We'll respond to your posts and requests or offers of advice; just like everyone else. We will not think you are lesser than anyone else. Period.

But if you come here asking for advice on where to purchase a designer dog; there is no way to point you to a reputable breeder. So most of the responses are going to be . . . check a shelter or rescue.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by Ringo1

I think it's really hard for yorkie lovers to respond to this question. Yes, we love Morkies and people with morkies, too. However, most feel that there are too many mixed breeds,unwanted, in shelters. So they direct folks to a shelter or a rescue for their mixed breed pup.

They cannot recommend a reputable breeder for a mixed breed pup because that is the OPPOSITE of what a reputable YORKIE breeder is striving for.

So, if you come here already owning your Morkie or Shorkie, you will be embraced and we will oooh and aaah over your little cute one; just like everyone else. We'll respond to your posts and requests or offers of advice; just like everyone else. We will not think you are lesser than anyone else. Period.

But if you come here asking for advice on where to purchase a designer dog; there is no way to point you to a reputable breeder. So most of the responses are going to be . . . check a shelter or rescue.

Beautifully put. Thank you for posting.

[angeleyes]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

Let me begin my saying that I too have 2 "Morkies" Yorkie/Maltese mixes. But unlike you mine are both rescues. Doodlebug was a puppy when I brought him home from the rescue. His mom was purchased at a puppymill auction and he was born at the rescue. Bogey is also a Yorkie/Maltese mix and from a shelter. He was a little over a year old when be became part of our family. Although they are both Morkies they are as different as they could possibly be. Bogey is blonde with dark brown eyes and a silkie coat. Dbug has black eyes and an almost white cottony coat. When you mix the two breeds you never know what the end result will be. Now we add your little Belle who looks nothing like my two. She is adorable but now we are adding another color combination to the Morkie "breed" with her black and white coloring.

There is a breed standard that all reputable breeders adhere to when having a litter of puppies. They do not just throw together a male and female and hope for the best. When someone breeds a mix that is exactly what they are doing. Hoping for cute puppies. But truth be told there is no way to tell what the final look of a puppy will be. Perfect example would be to just looking at all 3 of our Morkies the variation is huge!

I think the question would be other than the money factor why is the woman that breeds Morkies and sells them in the local paper doing so? The only reason is money~unless she gave you Belle for FREE that is her purpose. Someone is willing to pay her $$$ for these cute puppies so she is filling the demand. But really all that is doing is making her a BYBer earning a buck of her dogs. Then add to that she just uses the females for 2 yrs worth of puppies and rehomes them. To me that is just very sad. They are only her money making machines and when their time is up off they go and the next one is put into its place What you described in a BYBer and someone that I personally would not only not purchase a puppy from but also not recommend. It doesn't matter if you have a 2 year health guarantee or a forever return policy. I wonder what would happen if someone tried to collect?

Reputable breeders take two pure bred AKC registered dogs with the best qualities to try to achieve the perfect specimens of that breed. Someone who is mixing to make puppies could not have high quality dogs since a good breeder would never allow that to happen with their lines. I personally would want to know where her dogs came from to not have a spay/neuter contract in place.

There might have been a time that I would not have thought it was wrong to purposely mix breeds to make puppies. But in the past few years I have become very aware of all the dogs that are produced in this country and are PTS every year. Our shelters are over run with abandoned and unwanted animals.

Like I said before, I believe that if you want a Morkie you should adopt from a rescue or shelter. I do not feel that any of my three are inferior to other members pups on YT. Some of the best show breeders in the country that are right here on YT have told me that my dogs are pretty. I know they are not show quality but they sure are not any different than many of the other Yorkies and mixes on this forum! They are loved and care for unconditionally just like the love they bring to my life. There are plenty that need home and are dying because they do not have one. I truly hope that you take something from my words today regarding ethical breeding practices. This is the way that I learned to love the breed and support responsible and ethical breeding practices.

Here are pictures of my boys~

Doodlebug is first and Bogey is second.

Excuse me, but where in my post did I ever mention "rehoming" The females are a permanent part of her family who are loved as if they were the only one she has. They are in their forever home which is where a any puppy or dog belongs. We did try the shelters and the forster homes but there are not alot to offer around here. I would never take a dog into my home unless it was to be the forever home. How would you explain to that puppy why you don't want it anymore? Please read before you reply. I would never have purchased a puppy from a breeder who used the female then got rid of it. Belle has been back several times to see both her mother and father.

[angeleyes]

Originally Posted by pau_k

to some people: if u dont wanna help me just dont write anything, i think there is nothing wrong with morkies, they as as good as yorkie or other breed, maybe 200years ago yorkie wasnt a pure breed , whatever, just dont answer qustions if u want to be mean.

If you find this site a "little biased and unfriendly feeling" there is another site called Maltesetalk.com . I spend most of my time there as They seem to be more accepting of the Morkies. They are friendly and helpful and have never made me feel like a lesser person.

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by angeleyes

Excuse me, but where in my post did I ever mention "rehoming" The females are a permanent part of her family who are loved as if they were the only one she has. They are in their forever home which is where a any puppy or dog belongs. We did try the shelters and the forster homes but there are not alot to offer around here. I would never take a dog into my home unless it was to be the forever home. How would you explain to that puppy why you don't want it anymore? Please read before you reply. I would never have purchased a puppy from a breeder who used the female then got rid of it. Belle has been back several times to see both her mother and father.

I caught my error and it was too late to remove it so I posted this below. You my friend are the rude one. The tone of your posts is argumentative and uninformed. I stand by all that I posted to the OPers question and feel that my reply was informative as well as nonjudgmental.

[QUOTE=megansmomma;3293264]I miss read and would like to clarify........



This was a misunderstanding that I stated. Sorry[ /QUOTE]

[megansmomma]

This is the reason that I am against BREEDING of mixes. Please take a minute to look at this thread.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...ttle-girl.html

[jrsygal37]

Originally Posted by pau_k

to some people: if u dont wanna help me just dont write anything, i think there is nothing wrong with morkies, they as as good as yorkie or other breed, maybe 200years ago yorkie wasnt a pure breed , whatever, just dont answer qustions if u want to be mean.

Hey Jrsy. If I could suggest that you go on Pet adoption: Want a dog or cat? Adopt a pet on Petfinder and type in either Maltese or Yorkie as well as your zip code, it will pull up both breeds. Nine times out of ten you will find a little mix of Maltese and Yorkie. I have a mixed up pup or as you call it a Morkie. I rescued mine about three years ago. She's georgous, but very unique. She has champagne hair and very small at 4lbs. You can see her in my album. BUT, and there is always a but, as many have pointed out NOT ALL MORKIES will look alike. They can call them designer dogs or hybreds or whatever fancy name they want to give them but (And there's that but again) they are simply mixed up pups (I like that term far better then mutt I'm suggesting petfinder, because then you can do three things. 1. Find your little Morkie, 2. Not put the $ into a greedy breeder's hand and 3. Save a life. Rescue has soooo many little mixes that end up there some because people buy them and think they will look a certain way and are disappointed when they don't. Yes, people are cruel and do this. And, when you rescue your donation (Usually between $200 - $400 for a mix) includes the shots, vetting and spay or neuter. However, please check out who you are rescueing from. It's a tricky world we live in and there are brokers also posing as rescues and they are not. If I can help you please send me a PM and I'll be glad to send you in the right direction. Elaine (Also from Jersey)

[lexi43]

Before I got Zoe (Shorkie) I had never heard of designer dogs. I am very naive when it comes to these things. I have to admit I got Zoe from a breeder. I wasn't plainning to get a dog but she just touched my heart. I am so glad I have her now. I also have a Yorkie who I got from a breeder and two Basset Hounds. I think if I ever get another dog and want a mixed breed I would go to a rescue to get one. As a matter of fact even if I were to get a Yorkie I might check the shelters, but right now 4 is enough. I paid $1000 for Zoe and I proably got ripped off but it's not the first time I got ripped off and probably wont be the last.