| Jenna0221 |
| Posted 5/29/2007 12:04:43 PM |
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Hi everyone! I just purchased a male morkie (maltese/yorkie). I recieve him on the 14 and I absolutely can not wait. Im moving into a house with a couple roommates. I was just wondering if anyone had any advice or information on training these breeds. Also I know sometimes younger dogs can be yappy and bark a lot. What should I do to make sure he does not turn into one of these dogs? This is my first time ever owning a dog. I plan to train him on puppy pads in the house bc he will only be 4lbs at an adult weight and I dont want to take him outside. I do work so Im planning on putting him in a confide area with puppy pads down. Any info or insight would be greatly appreciated!! |
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| maoseger1010 |
| Posted 5/29/2007 12:56:00 PM |
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| Quote Jenna0221: Hi everyone! I just purchased a male morkie (maltese/yorkie). I recieve him on the 14 and I absolutely can not wait. Im moving into a house with a couple roommates. I was just wondering if anyone had... |
Well first of all its very likely your Dog will weigh more than four pounds. I would guess closer to 7 to 9 pounds.
Yorkies are very hard to house train so confinement and pads are a good idea.
Both maltese and yorkies seem to enjoy hearing themselves talk, so some barking will be expected. You can teach NO Bark and that will help some.
Living in a house with roommates and dogs is seldom a good idea so talk with your roommates and set rules BEFORE your pup comes home. Be clear and firm.
Get the dogs for dummies book and read it BEFORE your Dog comes home. It will tell you everything you need to buy before the pup comes home and how to handle potty training and puppy biteing ect. |
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| Jenna0221 |
| Posted 5/29/2007 2:18:28 PM |
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Thanks very much for your reply. I dont know how big my puppy will get just that the owner said he is quite small and should mature to 4lbs if that. I also have been asking many questions about him and his noise level as I do not want a yappy dog. The breeder told me that he is very quiet now and has always been very quiet. Since he is 7 weeks old and still quiet I dont see his barking getting out of control. My roommates have another Dog and understand that mine will be a puppy and is bound to bark sometimes they just didnt want obnoxious never ending barking and yapping. |
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| tomasellipuppies |
| Posted 5/29/2007 2:29:00 PM |
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Just because a Dog is quiet at 7 weeks doesn't mean he'll be quiet forever, I brought home my "shelter baby" months ago and he never barked. However, he's sure found his voice now! lol But all dogs can be trained and there are a variety of methods. I am concerned that you don't want to take your puppy outside. dogs need exercise and a change of scenery just like we do, even if he is small. Also, meeting other dogs and people on walks can help give your Dog the socialization he needs. |
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| Jenna0221 |
| Posted 5/29/2007 2:35:40 PM |
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I deffinately plan on training him to be quiet but I want him to be able to voice to me when he needs something. Im going to take him outside. I just didnt want to train him to use the outdoors as his place to eliminate because with my lifestyle it will be more convient for him and me to use puppy pads. Im going to take him outside a lot though but also while im watching him because I do not want anything to happen to him. My roommates have a english pointer and he is very gently with small dogs so hopefully him and my new puppy can grow to be friends! |
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| emlee3 |
| Posted 5/29/2007 3:46:24 PM |
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| Quote Jenna0221: Hi everyone! I just purchased a male morkie (maltese/yorkie). I recieve him on the 14 and I absolutely can not wait. Im moving into a house with a couple roommates. I was just wondering if anyone had... |
obviously the so-called "breeder" you bought this Dog from knows nothing about dogs and should not be breeding a "mutt".
7 weeks old is pretty young to tell whether or not your Dog is going to be a barker. i can tell you i've never met a *quiet* yorkie OR maltese..i use to live next door to a person who owned a maltese and that Dog barked 24/7..drove me mad 
if i was you i would get a refund (since you haven't got the Dog yet) and do your research BEFORE purchasing a dog..
how many hours do you work? if you work full time a puppy will not be a good idea. Puppies are like babies and need constant attention. prepare yourself for relentless late night potty breaks and non-stop whining/crying.
it is NOT a easy job. in my opinion, paper training is messy and i would NEVER paper train a Dog ever again. i hate coming home to a smelly house and i'm sure your roomates would not like that either.
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| emlee3 |
| Posted 5/29/2007 3:49:19 PM |
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| Quote tomasellipuppies: Just because a Dog is quiet at 7 weeks doesn't mean he'll be quiet forever, I brought home my "shelter baby" months ago and he never barked. However, he's sure found his voice now! lol But all dogs can... |
young dogs should not be outside and socializing with other dogs. Small, young pups has a very weak immune system which they are susceptable to many disease and illnesses (i.e. PARVO).
wait to socialize your Dog AFTER you have ALL the Puppies shots. |
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| Jenna0221 |
| Posted 5/29/2007 3:57:51 PM |
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Is it bad to mix breed? I honestly didnt know anything was wrong with it. I am prepared to make a big effort towards the pup. I have a great deal of time on my hands considering all the life changes that have been going on and that is why I decided to get one. So that I could have something to keep me busy. I figure it is unrealistic to want a quiet Dog and am going to put effort into training it and everything. Thanks for the reply! |
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| maoseger1010 |
| Posted 5/29/2007 4:30:28 PM |
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| Quote Jenna0221: Is it bad to mix breed? I honestly didnt know anything was wrong with it. I am prepared to make a big effort towards the pup. I have a great deal of time on my hands considering all the life changes... |
Its very unlikely that the very best example of the yorkie breed and the very best example of the maltese breed were used to produce your "Morkie". Since the best breeders of each breed wouldn't think of crossing their breed with another to produce a mix. The fact is in most cases people mix breeding are doing so for only one reason...$$$$ not for the betterment of the breed or dogs in general.
The most common lie poor breeders will give is.. This puppy will weigh under five pounds full grown.... IN truth they don't know how much the pup will weigh. The smallest pup in a litter could be the biggest pup at a year old or the other way around. Since your dealing with a mix its even harder to know what your going to get.
I'm upset that a breeder would simply LIE to you and tell you "Oh the Puppies quite now so he'll be later too". OH Please!!!! Some of my most layed back quietest pups grew up to be very vocal adult dogs. Shy or timmid dogs tend to grow into adult barkers. That breeder should be ashamed.
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| Jenna0221 |
| Posted 5/29/2007 4:35:09 PM |
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Hmm that is very interesting. I did notice the Morkie was a little bit expensive but was still less than the pure bred maltese and yorkie. I bought him because I saw his picture and absolutely fell in love with his cute face not because I was out looking for a specific breed. I did do my research though on both maltese and yorkies after I found him. The breeder never told me he will be quiet as an adult. I just kept asking her if he was still quiet and she simply answered yes. I know this can change at any minute. I dont know how the weight was predicted and to be honest Im not going to be upset if he is more than 4 lbs. I just brought that up because that is what it said on his ad. I know there is no way to directly determine how big he will be I guess that was just a ball park figure? |
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| Jenna0221 |
| Posted 5/29/2007 4:35:18 PM |
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edited for double post. |
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| miarob |
| Posted 5/29/2007 5:02:33 PM |
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No hun, it is NOT a ballpark figure it is a selling tool! Maltese run around 10 pounds and Yorkies around 7-10, where on earth did the "breeder" get 4??? My yorkie yapped his head off, even when I was home, the neighbour's told me it was non stop when I left the house. They are also notoriously hard to house train. If you can still get your money back I would do it. The shelters and rescues are filled to bursting with these small mixes. A puppy is a baby, you need to be with him ALL day! This has disaster written all over it. |
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| Jenna0221 |
| Posted 5/29/2007 6:02:06 PM |
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I have already bought the puppy and if I could get my money back I still wouldnt. I know what Im in for a Im willing to put 100% effort into my puppy if that means staying up every night and taking off work everyday. Im going to train him early on and with proper obedience and gudiance and of course hard work there is no way to have a demon pup. They are not born to be bad or anything it is all dealt with how they are brought up and trained and Im willing to put my all into it. I do not know what his size will be but I know he will be small maybe not 4lbs but only a few over. I have seen her grown morkies and they are rather small. So I guess Ill just have to wait and see! |
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| miarob |
| Posted 5/29/2007 8:16:51 PM |
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| Quote Jenna0221: I have already bought the puppy and if I could get my money back I still wouldnt. I know what Im in for a Im willing to put 100% effort into my puppy if that means staying up every night and taking off... |
Barking, digging, herding, guarding, hunting, are all behaviors bred into dogs to be used by us. It is not "bad" behavior as you put it is "normal" behavior for that particular breed. Since there is no such thing as a Morkie you have no clue what traits your pup is going to have. Yorkies are terriers bred to hunt and bark at small animals. Maltese are companion animals bred for laps, combine the two and you have a MUTT! Dime a dozen in any pound or shelter  |
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| emlee3 |
| Posted 5/29/2007 8:30:29 PM |
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| Quote Jenna0221: I have already bought the puppy and if I could get my money back I still wouldnt. I know what Im in for a Im willing to put 100% effort into my puppy if that means staying up every night and taking off... |
i'm glad you are willinging to put 100% effort into this pup. it's easier said than done..believe me.
i'm sure everyone says the same thing but if you can withstand the late night barking/whining/crying, the frustration of potty training your dog, and don't forget biting/destroying furniture, shoes, and anything that pup can get his mouth on.
you say this is your first Dog and you sound really confident..there are many here that has different dogs/breeds in the past and they don't consider themselves an "expert" in training. training is not simple as it sounds..you need dedication, patience, and consistency to have the "perfect" dog. Most people don't realize this and usually end up giving up their trouble-some dog/puppy.
I am only telling you this because you need to understand that raising a puppy is no walk in the park..it takes a lot of work and you may even feel discouraged and frustrated but remember to never give up.
Also, next time you get a Dog contact a REPUTABLE breeder or go to the shelter if you want a mixed dog. Buying from a unreputable breeder can cause problems..just like buying a car from a sleazy salesman.
the breeder probably never did any genetic testing or temperment testing with their dog. so it maybe that your Dog may have behavior problems or even genetic problems..do you know any of the common health problems that occur in maltese or yorkies? if not, i would study about it.. |
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| suebgone |
| Posted 5/29/2007 8:40:24 PM |
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I think you are misunderstanding here.
I don't think anyone said you will have a "demon dog" & it is not the Dog itself that people are angry with. It is the unscroupulous, irresponsible, money grubbing "breeder" that we all loath.
These people intentionally breed runts to take advantage of their tiny size - no regard given to the accompaning health problems.
They are known to starve the Puppies & not let them nurse to keep them small creating health problems associated with mal-nutrition.
A lot of what you claim you will do to assure this puppy the best of lives, is well intended I'm sure, but very unrealistic. How would you "not work"? How will you stay up all nite?
Your puppy will need to be fed 4 times a day for awhile & a late nite snack - these to insure his glucose levels stay elevated so he doesn't go into seizures.
These first 6 months are formative for a Dog - they need mental stimulation to grow socially. That is hard to do with a Dog that is stuffed in a crate all day.
Bringing this puppy into a home with roommates & another Dog - is suicide IMO. |
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| Jenna0221 |
| Posted 5/29/2007 9:05:19 PM |
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Thanks for the replies! I am glad to get feedback even if it is negative. I have been researching both yorkies and maltese since I decided I wanted one. I know of their personalities and behaviors and health concerns. I already have scheduled vet appointments for when the pup first arrives. I highly doubt the breeder I am getting my puppy from breeds them to be small although Im sure she could have predicted his size knowing that both his parents were rather small (mom 5lbs dad 3.5 lbs). There is no way to tell however Im almost positive she with holds food. She is encouraging me to get him vet checked as soon as he arrives to protect both me and her and if she knew something was going to be terribly wrong with him why would she want me to do this? Also she has offered a health guarentee. The house I am moving into is quite large and the upstairs will be dedicated all to my puppy. The other Dog is not allowed up there. I will watch him when I am home and for short periods of time when I have to leave will put him in a confined area with puppy pads. It is realistic that I can stay up with him because I will do whatever is necessary to fit his needs. My job is very flexible and I can take off whenever, work from home, or take the puppy in to work. I am very dedicated and determined and no matter what I wont ever give up on training him. My mom always raised us as kids to have pets for life because it is unfair to just have them and give them up when they are older or dont want them anymore. |
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| lganio |
| Posted 5/29/2007 9:26:25 PM |
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Good luck. I am glad you know the commitment that lays ahead of you. How old will the pup be when you get it? How long is your health guarentee? |
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| miarob |
| Posted 5/29/2007 9:28:10 PM |
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| Quote Jenna0221: Thanks for the replies! I am glad to get feedback even if it is negative. I have been researching both yorkies and maltese since I decided I wanted one. I know of their personalities and behaviors and... |
I yi yi In one ear and out the other! |
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| Jenna0221 |
| Posted 5/29/2007 9:32:15 PM |
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Thank you! I am glad someone is recognizing my dedication towards my new pup. He will be 10 weeks. I could have got him when he was 8 but thought it was better for him to stay with his mom and litter mates for a while longer. I also know that smaller dogs should not be seperated until they are older then other dogs. Also I am going through moving right now and trying to prepare for his arrival so having a few extra weeks benefitted me also. |
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