Lovingly referred to as the “Yorkie,” the Yorkshire terrier is the ultimate cutie in small breeds. Not only are they tiny (some are even “teacup”!), but the Yorkshire terrier is a small breed with big personality and perfect as a companion on the go. Yorkies have been a “fashionable” pet since late Victorian era.

Our Experience with Morkies: After years of having small short hair dogs as pets and having allergies issues we started looking for a breed that was hypoallergenic and unlikely to cause health issues.   The blend of the highly intelligent Yorkie and the sweet loving nature of the Maltese makes a wonderful pet.  They are smart and fun loving and adore people. This would not be a good pet for you if the puppy must be left all alone during the day. If you have another small dog or do not work this would be a great pet for you. These little guys will certainly entertain you.  Don’t forget they do need to be groomed.

The Morkie
Morkies are a tiny little combination of the Yorkshire Terrier and the Maltese. The cross of those two small balls of fur results in this adorable little fluffy thing. Morkies are known to have very playful personalities, and often have a lot of energy. This breed gets attached to their owners, which can lead to separation anxiety if they have to be left home by themselves. They do best in environments where they will get the attention that they need.

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#1 Maltese

Because of their small size and how little dog hair they shed on a regular basis, Maltese dogs make really wonderful pets for retired people. They are not hyperactive dogs who will jump on you, or push you accidentally down the stairs. They are hypoallergenic and very easy to look after. Not to mention very cute, cuddly, and extremely loving.

Our Yorkie Experience: Who doesn’t love the high energy Yorkie who is always playing games on you and can outsmart us every step of the way.  Our families have always had Yorkies and they have given us so much joy. We also love the long silky hair of the Yorkie and find this little guy to be very intelligent.  All our dogs are family pets and raised with us in our home.

From Yahoo: Best dog breeds for seniors #2 is the Yorkie

#2 Yorkshire Terrier

Yorkshire Terriers are also small dogs with a lot of personality. They are extremely friendly and lovable and will certainly keep you entertained all day long. Yorkshire Terriers are alert and highly trainable and can be wonderful companions around the house. Both kids and adults will be delighted by them.

Personality: Sprightly, tomboyish, and affectionate
Energy Level: Somewhat Active; Yorkies are moderately active and will be happy with a daily satisfying walk
Good with older Children: Better with Supervision
Good with other Dogs: With Supervision
Shedding: Infrequent
Grooming: Daily
Trainability: Independent
Height: 7-8 inches
Weight: 4-7 pounds
Life Expectancy: 11-15 years
Barking Level: Barks When Necessary