Yorkshire Terrier vs Morkie – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Yorkshire Terrier	Morkie
Origins	England	United States
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Group	Companion Dogs	Designer Dogs
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Other Names	Yorkie	Cross between the Maltese and the Yorkshire Terrier. Morkshire Terrier
Breed Type	Purebred	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Toy breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Toy Terriers section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	Not recognized by any clubs.
Price	$600-$1000	800-1200

General Appearance - Yorkshire Terrier vs Morkie

Size	Small	Small
Weight	2-3 kg (4-7 pounds)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Avg. Weight	2.5 kg (5.5 pounds)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height	20-23 cm (8-9 inches)	5-9 inches (13-23 cm)
Avg. Height	21.5 cm (8.5 inches)	7 inches (18 cm)

Hair & Care - Yorkshire Terrier vs Morkie

Coat	Fine	Long Luxurious Fluffy Soft
Colors	Gold Blue Tan Black	Black Brown White
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Morkie requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Yorkshire Terriers shed none to minimal.	Morkies shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Yorkshire Terrier vs Morkie

Temperament	Alert Energetic Intelligent Playful Courageous Independent Loyal	Energetic Funny Lovable Playful
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Yorkshire Terrier's has great intelligence.	Smart: Morkie's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Yorkshire Terriers are quite easy to train.	Morkies are easy to train.
Playfulness	Yorkshire Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Morkie is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Yorkshire Terriers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Morkies have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Yorkshire Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Morkies are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Yorkshire Terriers need a lot of social interaction.	Morkies are a social breed.
Barking	High: The Yorkshire Terrier is a very vocal breed.	High: The Morkie is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Yorkshire Terriers are good watchdogs.	Morkies are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Yorkshire Terriers strongly protect their territory.	Morkies are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Yorkshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Morkie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Yorkshire Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Morkies have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Yorkshire Terriers have average wanderlust potential.	Morkies tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Yorkshire Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Morkies have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Yorkshire Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Morkies are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Yorkshire Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Morkies adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Yorkshire Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Morkies do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Yorkshire Terrier vs Morkie

Stranger Friendly	Yorkshire Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.	Morkies are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Yorkshire Terriers are not kid-friendly dogs.	Morkies are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Yorkshire Terriers are cat-friendly dogs.	Morkies are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Yorkshire Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Morkies are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Yorkshire Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Morkie is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	Yorkshire Terriers are not recommended for elderly people.	Morkies are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Yorkshire Terriers are usually friendly towards other pets.	Morkies do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	No Yorkshire Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Morkies are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Yorkshire Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Morkie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Yorkshire Terrier vs Morkie

Health Issues	Yorkshire Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.	Morkies are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Collapsed Trachea Hypoglycemia Patellar Luxation Portosystemic Liver Shunt Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Reverse Sneezing	Collapsed Trachea Dental Problems Hernia Reverse Sneezing Glaucoma
Life Expectancy	12-16 years	10-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes
Energy Level	Yorkshire Terriers are high energy dogs.	Morkies have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Yorkshire Terriers exercise need is very minimal.	Morkies need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Yorkshire Terriers don't need too much sleep.	Morkies are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 3/4 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Morkie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Yorkshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Morkie has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Yorkshire Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Morkie is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Yorkshire Terrier vs Morkie

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-6 puppies	3-5 puppies
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