I am thinking of buying a Maltese puppy or a Morkie (half Maltese half Yorkshire).?

All "Morkies" will have different appearances & temperments. Do not expect a standard as they are not a standard breed. As for a Maltese:

"Maltese can be very energetic, despite this they still do well for apartment dwellers. They are relatively easy to train and enjoy a playful game of fetch. These intelligent dogs learn quickly, and pick up new tricks and behaviors easily.

The breed has a reputation for being good-natured, but may be intolerant of small children or other dogs. They can be protective of their owner and will bark or may bite if animals or people infringe on their territory or are perceived as a threat.

For all their diminutive size, Maltese seem to be without fear. In fact, many Maltese seem relatively indifferent to creatures/objects larger than themselves (unless of course it is the owner). They are among the gentlest mannered of all little dogs, yet they are lively and playful as well as vigorous. Because of their size, a Maltese puppy would not be a good choice for families with small children because they can be easily injured. Maltese dogs are accomplished jumpers and have very strong hind legs. Once the dog is a bit older and more mature it is fine around small children."

If you want a maltese first check rescues and shelters, then google "maltese club of America" (or whatever other country you're in). There should be a list of breeder referrals on the club's webpage- these are usually the best people to buy a purebred from. Be careful not to buy from a puppymill or backyard breeder- the dog was not bred to be healthy or a good example of the breed- but purely for money. '

If you do go for the mix then NEVER buy from a 'breeder' as they are not REAL responsible breeders- no REAL breeder breeds mixes.

There are 400 maltese and maltese mixes available on petfinder and probably more in maltese rescues (google 'maltese rescue)

http://search.petfinder.com/search/search.cgi?anim...

I used my ZIP but you can change it to your own and find ones near you. You can also specify only 'baby' or 'young' dogs.

There is no such thing as a "morkie".

Sorry, there's not.

Maltese are Yorkies are terribly alike in that they are both small dogs with yappy attitudes. Maltese love to be pampered and they want to be by your side 24/7, literally. They will throw a fit if not attended to. Certainly they can be left alone, but if for a long time, they will become destructive.

Yorkies are incredibly overbred, so that is the first problem. They, like Maltese, are indeed difficult to potty-train, maybe the most difficult of all breeds.

Both make fine companion dogs, but you do have to be there for them.

It will be a little like a Maltese and a little like a Yorkie. I would suggest that you do a lot of research on both breeds to make sure that's the right dog for you. Every breed is different and not all breeds are right for everyone. Good luck though!

*Oh, as for suggestions, I would strongly suggest that you don't over pay for your pup. The dog is a mutt and you should most definitely not be paying what someone would pay for a pure bred. A lot of these people just breed mutts, give them a cute name, call them a "designer" breed and sell them for the price of a pure bred and more! Just do your research and don't let someone scam you!*

Buy either a Maltese or a Yorkshire and make sure you find a reputable breeder by going via one of the breed clubs. There are unscrupulous breeders around & if you buy an unregistered puppy it may not even be purebred. You will not find any responsible breeder who produces crossbreeds of these 2.

http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/193

http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/199

start by crating off a very small area, and keep her there no matter how much she whines and begs. the only thing in this space, like 3 feet by three feet, should be a nice fluffy bed and newspapers. she will not go in her bed and every time she messes on the papers make sure u remove them and put fresh ones down. as she gets used to that expand the area, to include some bare ground. proly in the kitchen is best cuz tile is easiest to clean just in case. if she messes on the ground instead of the paper. move her bed right next to it and dont clean it for about 6 hours. after a while shell adapt to using the papers... and you can slowly start taking her outside, and put papers on the grass. start using less and less paper, till theres none at all. when u put her on the paper outside, use a command such as "do your business" or "do ur stuff" after a while shell get used to the command, and learn to go when u say to go paper or not. and its a lot easier if u use one specific part of the yard... that way u can just put her out and say go do ur stuff, and shell go to that part of the yard, not to, say, a garden.

please go to the nearest REPUTABLE breeder of purebred dogs or rescue one from a breed rescue organization or shelter for your purebred or mix- do not BUY a mixed breed dog! It only exhaserbates the problem of pet overpopulation and fills the pockets of greedy people who rely on the public's gullibility..... There are lliterally millions of unwanted dogs in our country's shelters- why would you pay for a mixed breed dog?

Please only buy from a RESPONSIBLE purebred dog breeder! Or check out your local shelter or rescue!

Don't fall into the "designer dog" craze...these dogs are only bred to line the pockets of greedy breeders who care nothing about the breeds they are mixing!