Maltese Yorkie Mix - Morkie Dogs

AKA: Yorktese, Malkie, Yorkshire Terrier - Maltese Hybrid

Brown Yorkie Maltese - TeddybearBrown Yorkie Maltese - Teddybear

The Maltese Yorkie mix, also called a Morkie, Malkie, or Yorktese is a cross between a Yorkshire Terrier and a Maltese.

These mixed breed dogs are often given specific names, but keep in mind that they are not a separate dog breed.

According to Morkie owners, these dogs have an affectionate personality and beautiful coloring.

Please do not purchase these dogs from a breeder. There is no need to create more mutts when plenty are available for adoption. If you discover a Maltese mix that would fit well with your family, you can easily adopt one at a Maltese Dog Rescue instead (and for a lot less money)!

Maltese Yorkie Mix Personality

Black Morkie Puppy - GibsonBlack Morkie Puppy - Gibson

Morkie dogs take on the temperament of both Yorkies and Maltese. They are bold, energetic little dogs.

  • Highly intelligent
  • Easy to train
  • Difficult to housebreak
  • Suspicious of strangers
  • Good watchdogs

Morkies and Morkie puppies do best with older children as younger children under the age of 10 years old can accidentally injure this tiny dog. Most people find them to have the mellowness of a Maltese and the tenacity of a terrier.

Great Morkie Gifts

If you already have a Yorkie Maltese mix or know someone that does, check out these unique gifts for Morkie dog lovers below.

Maltese Yorkie Appearance

Female Morkie puppy - SophieMorkie puppy - Sophie

A Maltese Yorkie can create various mixtures of hair color, hair type, and size. Most Morkie dogs hair will include some brown and black from the Yorkie and maybe a little white from the Maltese.

Hair is usually straight and grows continuously like human hair. Therefore, they need consistent grooming by either brushing regularly or keeping a short puppy cut.

They are also non-shedding and most are hypoallergenic. Full grown Morkies average 6-9 lbs. This is about the same size as a purebred Maltese.

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Special Maltese Mix - Hillary Marie 
We got her at six weeks old. Her mom was found abandoned in a empty field by our apartment. She later gave birth to 4 puppies of all colors. We fell in …

Cuddly Morkie - Rocko 
I got my beloved baby from a dear friend. Rocko has me and his daddy well trained instead of us having him trained. He is such a picky eater. We tried …

Fun time in the box

Affectionate Yorkie Maltese - Bella 
She is a beautiful little girl who loves her walks, and loves people and very affectionate.

Scooby the Morkie 
He's the coolest and calmest Dog in the world. He can do all kinds of tricks.

Sanibelle Lee - "Morkie" Maltese/Yorkie 
When I received my Morkie, the breeder said she was the last pup available. They weren't sure of the size she would end up to be but at 8 months she is …

Markie a Morkie 
She is 4 yrs old, and weighs 8 or 9 pounds. She looks more like the Yorkie side than the Maltese side. The tan fur on her is much lighter than the Yorkie …

Sophie

Female Morkie Puppy 
I got my female Morkie puppy Sophie at 6 weeks old, she is 3 months now she weighs 4.5 lbs. She is a beautiful dog. The last time I took her to the Vet …

Sugar's Pillow

Black and Tan Morkie 
We just adopted our black and tan Morkie Sugar from our local animal shelter. The mother a full Malteese and the father a full Yorkie. Someone had surrended …

I love my life

Golden Morkie 
Lady is our 3 year old golden Morkie and is an absolute joy! We love her so much but the best part is that she loves us so much more! She is VERY affectionate …

Teacup Morkie 
I have a micro teacup Morkie. (Yorkie/Maltese) I was going to get a Yorkipoo or a Maltipoo but I did a rescue for a poo-mix and that dog was just too …

Hamlet

Yorkie Maltese Puppy 
This is Hamlet, our Yorkie Maltese puppy. We have had him for only a week now, he's 10 weeks old. He is absolutely adorable and has stolen all of our hearts …

BIEWER MORKIES...

Morkies 
Well he is a doll boy a Biewer Morkie & his moma Bella girl & they play all day. I do have to keep them contained in my kitchen while at work so they don't …

Mindy

Morkie Rescue 
Mindy is a three year old Morkie rescue from a puppy mill. She's been with me since Dec 2009 and is the most lovable dog I've ever met. She's bright and …

Morkie Dogs 
I have two Morkie dogs. Dolce is almost 2 years old and is the love of my life!!! Loves to get cozy with me. Dolce is very much a mama's girl. Dolce just …

Our Morkie Hershey

Yorkie Maltese Mix Puppies 
Santa Claus brought one of the cutest Yorkie Maltese mix puppies Hershey this past Christmas of 2009. Hershey is a loving pup that loves to cuddle on …

Black and White Morkie 
Lynzi is a black and white Morkie. She is an absolute cutie! She loves traveling in her dog duffle bag and no one knows she's there because she doesn't …

White Morkie 
He is a 1 year old all white Morkie, well his dad is a Morkie and his mommy is a Maltese... he is very playful, he loves to sleep his mommie, well me, …

Bad to the Bone

Black Morkie Puppy 
Our black Morkie puppy Gibson became part of our family about a month ago. He is 13 weeks now and weighs 4 lbs. He has the cutest personality and just …

Rescued Morkie 
My Little Morkie Baby came from a rescue center. She was a bit shy at first, but we are slowly building up her confidence. She is so loving and affectionate, …

Milo the Morkie puppy

Yorkie Maltese Puppies 
Milo is a 4 1/2 month old Yorkie Maltese puppy. He weighs 3 1/2 lbs, he is so energetic. I love him to death. We are in the process of potty training, …

Morkie Dog 
Max is a 1 1/2 year old Morkie dog. He is the love of our life. He is weary of strangers and little children. My kids are grown so he barks at little …

This Is My Chloe!!

Maltese Mix Yorkie 
I put my Morkie Chloe in this site when she was just 2 months old. She was suppose to be around 6 pounds, but is more like 10 or more. She is very smart, …

Yorkie Maltese Mix Puppy 
I love my Yorkie Maltese mix puppy! Misty's Mommy was Yorkie 5 1/2 lbs and Daddy was Maltese 3lbs. Misty is now 4 1/2 months and weighs 6.7 lbs. She …

Maltese Yorkie 
My Maltese Yorkie is a 4 lb ball of energy who ADORES children and other dogs. Zuzu is 10 months old. Her mother was the Maltese and her father was a Yorkie. …

Teddy is love with fur.

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Morkie 
Teddybear came to us as a blessing. We were in Altell and overheard a lady on her cellphone talking about trying to find a home for her puppy. We had …

Princess Chloe... at 11wks

Morkie Puppies 
I have a Princess who is 12 wks old and she is one of the most precious Morkie puppies!! I have had her 4 wks and already she is sooo spoiled. Her …

Prince's Raincoat

Morkie Puppy 
I have a Morkie puppy that is now 4 months old, he is the sweetest little doggie that one could ask for. He and his brother were the only 2 survivors …

Chewbacca the happy Yorktese puppy

Yorktese 
Chewbacca is a happy and loving Yorktese puppy! He is a healthy baby boy! We got him when he was 2 pounds, now he is 5 pounds and still growing. Chewbacca …

Yorkie Mix 
Honey is a 5-6 lbs Maltese Yorkie mix and just turned 2 years old. Everyone thinks she is a puppy. Her mom is a Maltese, dad is a Yorkie. She is a perfect …

Oliver showing you his dancing skills

More Morkies 
Oliver aka Ollie is a Maltese Yorkie mix and has been with us since April. He is almost 8 months old and is such a character! He is very sweet like our …

Bear  Not rated yet
Bear is 6years old, very loving, clever and playful, he's a fussy eater and doesn't eat too much, his favourite things are playing with other dogs and …

Male Morkie Not rated yet
Chesney is a 3 1/2 month old male Morkie. He is the sweetest little puppy. He enjoys this nice weather and he's doing pretty good at housetraining. …

Yorkie Mix Puppies Not rated yet
Teddy Bear is one of the cutest Maltese Yorkie mix puppies. He's almost 4 months now and loves giving kisses, so playful and such a good friend to our …

Yorkshire Terrier Mix Not rated yet
Our Maltese Yorkshire Terrier mix Penny is the joy of our lives. She is very smart girl and learns tricks very quickly. She also learned how to wrap me …

Diva my Morkie

Maltese Yorkie Mix Not rated yet
My Maltese Yorkie mix is 9 weeks old. Her mother is a Maltese and her dad a mini Yorkie. She is cream in colour and really small cute and cuddly. …

Who could not love that face!!!

Yorkie Maltese Mix Not rated yet
My Yorkie Maltese mix is the best. Sometimes she has one ear up and one down. She loves children. She lays down under my chin to sleep sometimes. She …

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