Everything you ever wanted to know about teacup morkies
A morkie is basically a dog that is half Yorkshire terrier and half Maltese, and teacup morkies are essentially a smaller version of this dog. Teacup morkies are essentially a designer breed of dog, which basically means they are very expensive. Both the Maltese and the Yorkshire terrier are toy breeds, which means they are already quite small, so a morkie is also a toy breed, and teacup morkies are even smaller. Most teacup morkies are about four or five pounds or so, which is just a few pounds smaller than the average morkie. Many people love teacup morkies because of how small they are, and some owners of teacup morkies compare them to tiny, living teddy bears.
While this idea of such a small, cute dog is adorable, there are plenty of considerations you should keep in mind before you get one. For one thing, you should avoid getting such a small dog if you have small children. The morkie is not known for its ability to get along well with children, and kids really need a dog that is studier and will be willing to put up with a little bit rougher handling.
Another problem with teacup morkies is their tendency to have a lot of health problems. Morkies have a tendency toward any of the health problems that both Maltese and Yorkshire terriers have. There are always more health problems associated with smaller breeds, and the teacup variety is prone to even more health problems because they are created by breeding the runts of various litters down until the dogs become even tinier than their parents.
One of the most common health problems that many morkies suffer from is dental problems. This type of dog is very prone to tooth decay, even more than other breeds of dogs. It’s also important to remember that a morkie won’t eat very much in one meal, so you should feed them three small meals instead of one larger meal like you would with larger breeds of dogs. Other common health problems associated with morkies are eye problems like cataracts or glaucoma, kidney and heart problems, and tracheal collapse.
Most teacup morkies look more like a Maltese or a Yorkshire terrier rather than a good mix of the two breeds. They come in a wide variety of colors, although most of them will have touches of brown in their ears. Teacup morkies don’t shed much, so you won’t have a problem with dog hair everywhere if you do decide to own this type of dog.
Teacup morkies are lapdogs, which means they will need constant attention and care, but don’t forget the playtime! All dogs need at least a little exercise, and the tiniest of breeds is no different than larger breeds. However, the good thing about smaller dogs is that they tend to need less exercise than larger dogs when they get older. With puppies, however, you will need to plan exercise to burn off plenty of that puppy energy.