Maltese vs Morkie
Compare Maltese to Morkies. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Maltese
Morkie
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-10 Inches
6-10 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
4-12 Pounds
Intelligence
Maltese
Morkie
Origin Country
Malta
United States
Origin Year
-200 BC
1990 AD
Maltese
Morkie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Maltese
Morkie
Maltese
Morkie
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Maltese
Morkie
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Maltese
Morkie
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Maltese
Morkie
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Maltese
Morkie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Maltese
Morkie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Maltese
Morkie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Maltese
Morkie
Maltese
Morkie
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Long
Maltese
Morkie
