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What is a Morkiedoodle?
A mix between a Maltese, Yorkie and a Poodle, the Morkiedoodle is one of the most gentle, loving and affectionate dogs you will come to know. With a happy-go-lucky attitude, and a playful nature, these dogs are perfect to scoop up and take with you wherever you go. Inherited from the poodle, the Morkiedoodle will surprise you time and time again with how clever they are. They are a breeze to housetrain and even easier to maintain. These dogs are the perfect companion for anyone from child to elderly or those who live in small apartments. They weigh in around 5 - 12 pounds full grown and are seen in a wide variety of colors, including cream, black, white, apricot, tan, chocolate, gray, and silver.
Morkiedoodle Care
The Morkiedoodle is an indoor dog whether in a house or an apartment. They are far too small to live outside and must live indoors for both physical and emotional well-being. The Morkiedoodle requires daily exercise. A daily walk or play in the yard will provide enough excerise to keep your new family member healthy and happy.
How much your adult dog eats does depend on their size, age, build, metabolism, and activity level. Each dog is an individual and just like people, they do not all need the same amount of food. A highly active dog will need more than a dog who prefers to lounge around all day. The quality of dog food you buy also makes a difference.
The coat of a Morkiedoodle can range from curly to straight and it should have a soft and silky texture. Brushing the Morkiedoodle daily wards off tangles. When brushing, you want to brush away from the eyes to prevent it from becoming an irritant. You can also protect their eyes by trimming the hair with a pair of scissors (Being careful of course).
The Morkiedoodle should be groomed and trimmed regularly. Bathing will keep their coat silking to the touch, but they only need to be bathed when it is necessary with quality dog shampoo.
Brush your Morkiedoodle's teeth at least twice a week to remove tartar buildup and bacteria.
Trim nails once or twice a month if your dog doesn't wear them down naturally to prevent painful tears and other issues. If you can hear them clicking on the floor, they are too long. Dog toenails have blood vessels, and if you cut too far you can cause bleeding, so if you do not know how to trim the nails, it is recommened to ask the vet or groomer to do this or give you pointers.
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Health Care
When grooming, check for sores, rashes or signs of infection such as redness, tenderness or inflammation on the skin, in the nose, mouth, eyes and on the feet. No discharge or redness should be in the eyes. A careful weekly exam will help you spot potential health problems at an early stage.
Their ears should be checked weekly for redness or a bad odor, which can indicate an infection. When you check your Morkiedoodle's ears, wipe them out with a cotton ball dampened with gentle, pH-balanced ear cleaner to help prevent infections. Do not insert anything into the ear canal; just clean the outer ear.
At a young age, begin accustoming your Morkiedoodle to being brushed and examined. Handle the paws frequently and look inside their mouth. Make their adventure of being groomed a positive experience filled with praise and rewards and this will lay the groundwork for easy veterinary exams and other situations when they are an adult.