Morkie vs Kyi-Leo - Breed Comparison | Petzlover

Morkie vs Kyi-Leo - Breed ComparisonBoth Kyi-Leo and Morkie are originated from United States. Both Kyi-Leo and Morkie are of same height. Both Kyi-Leo and Morkie are of same weight. Both Kyi-Leo and Morkie has same life span. Kyi-Leo may have more litter size than Morkie. Kyi-Leo requires Moderate Maintenance. But Morkie requires Low Maintenance

Basic Information

Group:
Companion dog
Toy dog
undefined
United States
United States
Height Male:
20 - 30 cm
7 - 12 inches
24 - 30 cm
9 - 12 inches
Height Female:
20 - 30 cm
7 - 12 inches
24 - 30 cm
9 - 12 inches
Weight Male:
4 - 6 kg
8 - 14 pounds
4 - 6 kg
8 - 14 pounds
Weight Female:
4 - 6 kg
8 - 14 pounds
4 - 6 kg
8 - 14 pounds
Life Span:
13 - 15 Years
10 - 15 Years
Litter Size:
2 - 8
1 - 5
Size:
Small
Toy
Other Names:
Kye-Leo
Morkie Poo
Colors Available:
Black, Silver, White, Yellow
tan, cream, Brown, black
Coat:
Long and Silky
Longish, straight or wavy
Shedding:
Moderate
Minimal
Temperament:
Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Courageous, Curious, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Independent, Intelligent, Lively, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Protective, Quiet, Responsive, Social, Sweet, Territorial
Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Courageous, Curious, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Independent, Intelligent, Lively, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Protective, Quiet, Responsive, Social, Stubborn, Sweet, Territorial
Grooming:
Moderate Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Trainability:
Easy
Easy
Hypoallergenic:
No
Yes
Kids Friendly:
Yes
Yes
New Owners Friendly:
Yes
Yes

History

kyi leoThe Kyi-Leo first came about in the 1950s in San Francisco, USA, with the crossing of two dog breeds – the Lhasa Apso and the Maltese.

Because this is a mixed-breed dog, it isn’t recognized by the American Kennel Club, but it is recognized by some of the other dog associations such as the American Rare Breed Association or ARBA as it is known. Today the dog is looked upon as a designer breed.

morkieThese cute little dogs originated in the United States. As a cross between a Maltese Poodle and Yorkshire Terrier, the idea of breeders was to bring out a gorgeous looking little dog that would be low shedding.

The Morkie Poo inherits this low shedding characteristic from the poodle side of things. It is not precisely clear as to when the first Morkie was born, but these days he is as popular as ever.

Certainly, both the parent breeds are recognized with kennel clubs but the Morkie isn’t.

Description

kyi leo puppy - descriptionThe Kyi-Leo is a small dog standing at 20 – 30cm in height and weighing in the region of 4 – 6kg.

He has a long, silky coat which is essentially black and white or grey/silver and white or even gold and white. He has frail legs which can become injured or broken in vigorous rough and tumble games.

Temperament:

You can certainly describe the Kyi-Leo as a sweet, quiet, non-aggessive playful dog, and for anyone who wants a splendid pet and companion, this dog makes a great family pet and he won’t cost you an arm and a leg to feed either.

He also has an acute sense of hearing and this turns him into an excellent ‘alarm’ watch-dog. It is also a dog, that while he will love to join you on a walk, he isn’t a dog that is going to demand a lot of exercise.

He responds well to his human family, is easy-going and gentle, tending to be cautious around strangers. You can trust him to be an awesome playmate for children. In this instance, it’s the children who should be warned when playing with a dog like this as, because of his fragile build, he could easily be injured by children who haven’t been taught to respect animals.

Even though he is such an amicable pet, it will still be of benefit to you and him to have him trained and socialized. Then he responds well to basic commands such as sit, stay and lie-down.

Dogs who spend time with their family, pick up on the ‘culture’ of the family and they learn how to behave. Dogs who are left on their own and never socialized can become nervous and aggressive towards people as they never got to learn how to behave – they weren’t socialized.

morkie puppy - descriptionThe small Morkie is a crossbreed, and this means you can’t be 100% guaranteed of the dog’s looks. They usually stand at about 24 – 30cm in height and weigh between 4 and 6kg.

You also get the Teacup Morkie which is even smaller. The coat of the Morkie can become fairly long and is black, brown and tan.

Temperament:

This is a little crossbreed dog who simply loves spending time with his human family. He is loving and gentle and will get along well with other pets in the home as well as with children.

Some people are inclined to think that these little balls of fluff are a total walkover, but don’t be mistaken, as these cheeky, feisty dogs have attitude. They’re social and playful and love to be involved in games with the kids. Just make sure your children have been taught how to be gentle with a small dog like this.

He becomes very attached to his family and doesn’t want to be left alone for too long.

Characteristics

kyi leo dog - characteristicsThe Kyi-Leo is everything you want in a family companion – active, playful, loving, gentle, happy and balanced.

He loves his human family but tends to be a little bit wary around strangers, gradually warming to them.

He may be small, but he is robust and alert, and he is also capable of making you a good watchdog.

The Kyi-Leo is an all-round great little pet to have.

morkie dog - characteristicsYour Morkie is such a sweet dog, and that’s to be expected, coming from such sweet parent breeds.

He just loves his human family and is friendly and social as well as being loyal. He has quite a bit of attitude, and if you allow it, he’ll develop some horrible small dog syndrome characteristics, such as being snappy, whiny and barking.

Small though he is, training and socialization will do him the world of good and he then lives up to everything wonderful that Morkie dog owners have got to tell you about– playful, friendly fun-loving, jaunty, loving and the cutest little thing there is.

Health Problems

kyi leo puppies - health problemsYour Kyi-Leo is such a feisty, robust little dog who is not likely to cost you much in terms of health care. With his frail legs, it is a good thing to know that you need to be careful with him in terms of back-and joint problems.

There are actually knee joint issues which are fairly common in small dogs, one of which is patellar luxation.

Patellar Luxation:

This is where the kneecap pops out of the thighbone, causing the dog to skip or hop. Some joint issues are genetic and may require surgery. Make sure to keep your pet’s weight under control to remove additional stress on the joints.

Pancreatitis:

This is another dog illness you want to be careful with. Acute pancreatitis -inflammation - is when the condition comes on suddenly while chronic pancreatitis is when pancreatitis occurs over a period of time.

With acute pancreatitis in dogs you’ll see symptoms such as vomiting, abdominal pain, tremors and reluctance to eat. Pancreatitis can be brought on by too much fat, especially rancid fat, some anti-biotics, a low protein diet or a sickness such as diabetes.

If you suspect pancreatitis in your dog, get him as quickly as possible to the vet.

morkie puppies - health problemsAs a responsible dog owner it is to your benefit to be aware of some of the common dog illnesses that your Morkie can succumb too. Not that he is likely too, as with good care, these robust little dogs can live to be 15 years of age or so.

A dog's lifespan can certainly be impacted by the lifestyle they lead. Some of the common dog illnesses to look out for -

Parvo:

Parvo can be a killer, and that’s why your 8 week old puppy needs to have his parvo vaccination. You’ll find puppies in shelters and puppy mills that get parvo. Dogs contact parvo by coming into contact with an infected dog.

Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy and weight loss. Quick medical treatment can save your dog but it is better to ensure he doesn't get it in the first place. Other diseases that require vaccinations are hepatitis, distemper and rabies.

Lyme Disease:

This is a tick-borne illness brought on by bacteria transmitted by deer ticks that attach to the dog. One of the symptoms is lameness in limbs and a loss of appetite. Without treatment, lyme disease can lead to kidney problems.

Bloat:

Prevent your dog getting bloat by ensuring he doesn’t get ravenous with one meal a day. He then wants to wolf his food down. Rather give him smaller meals that he eats slower to avoid bloat. The stomach swells and can actually twist. If your dog has an enlarged stomach, is restless, salivating and wanting to vomit, get him to the vet immediately.

Caring The Pet

Exercise and Interaction:

kyi leo dogs - caringThe Kyi-Leo doesn’t require vigorous exercising. One walk a day will keep them happy. There are pet owners who believe dogs can be permanently outside dogs where they can do their own exercise.

Everybody who knows dogs, knows they are social creatures who will simply lie at your backdoor just waiting for some response from their beloved human family. Every dog, regardless of breed or size, needs exercise and interaction with their humans every day.

Dogs left alone in the yard day after day are loney, frustrated and bored, and when they start digging or barking, irresponsible owners will ill treat them. These kind of people should never own a dog.

Diet:

The Kyi-Leo has a sensitive stomach so he’ll need good quality food to avoid digestive problems. Ideally home-cooked food such as softly boiled chicken, brown rice and raw or cooked vegetables added into top quality kibble is the preferred diet.

Fresh, cool water needs to be constantly available.

Grooming:

Brush the long, silky coat at least twice a week to ensure it remains free of knotting. Brushing keeps the coat shiny too.

As a long eared dog, ears should be checked and cleaned regularly too. Air doesn’t reach the inside of their ears and the warm dampness in the ears are a breeding place for infection.

Nails should also be trimmed when they become long because left uncut they can hook onto things causing injury ad pain.

Small dogs are more prone to tartar formation and loss of teeth. You’ll notice that something isn’t right because your lively little dog will be lethargic, he may not want to eat his food and his face may be swollen. When you suspect dental problems, get him to the vet.

morkie dogs - caringThe Morkie is such a small dog so it won’t require much effort to brush him. Because the hair is thin and fine, you may want to brush him every day just to keep the silky hair from matting.

Many Morkie owners opt to have their Morkie’s trimmed at a professional dog parlor. Check around his eyes and check inside his ears to make sure both are clean and free from infection.

Little dogs always have trouble with their teeth, so make sure to check these regularly. Keep his nails trimmed too as if they grow long they can hook onto things and can cause injury.

Exercise:

The Morkie is an energetic little dog, but because he is small he isn’t going to require too much exercise. A walk now and then will delight him and some ball games indoors or outside. He is a dog that will settle happily into city- or country life, so long as he is with his beloved owner.

Diet:

Morkies love their food and they can tend to gobble it up. Rather give your Morkie smaller meals than one main meal as he wolfs it down, causing digestive problems.

If you feed him kibble, make sure the packaging is marked for little dogs and make sure its the best there is to ensure he gets the right amount of minerals and vitamins in.

As a treat boil some chicken, brown rice, pasta and vegetables and chop it up very finely and add it into his kibble from time to time.

Make sure your Morkie can easily reach his bowl of fresh, cool water.

Comparison with other breeds

  1. Kyi-Leo vs English Bulldog - Breed Comparison
  2. Kyi-Leo vs German Shepherd - Breed Comparison
  3. Kyi-Leo vs Golden Retriever - Breed Comparison
  4. Kyi-Leo vs Labrador Retriever - Breed Comparison
  5. Kyi-Leo vs West Highland White Terrier - Breed Comparison
  6. Kyi-Leo vs French Bulldog - Breed Comparison
  7. Kyi-Leo vs Beagle - Breed Comparison
  8. Kyi-Leo vs Yorkshire Terrier - Breed Comparison
  9. Kyi-Leo vs Poodle - Breed Comparison
  10. Kyi-Leo vs Rottweiler - Breed Comparison
  11. Kyi-Leo vs Boxer - Breed Comparison
  12. Kyi-Leo vs English Pointer - Breed Comparison
  13. Kyi-Leo vs Siberian Husky - Breed Comparison
  14. Kyi-Leo vs Doberman Pinscher - Breed Comparison
  15. Kyi-Leo vs American Bully - Breed Comparison
  16. Kyi-Leo vs Abruzzenhund - Breed Comparison
  17. Kyi-Leo vs Affenpinscher - Breed Comparison
  18. Kyi-Leo vs Afghan Hound - Breed Comparison
  19. Kyi-Leo vs Aidi - Breed Comparison
  20. Kyi-Leo vs Airedale Terrier - Breed Comparison
  21. Kyi-Leo vs Akbash Dog - Breed Comparison
  22. Kyi-Leo vs Akita - Breed Comparison
  23. Kyi-Leo vs Africanis - Breed Comparison
  24. Kyi-Leo vs Askal - Breed Comparison
  25. Kyi-Leo vs Atlas Terrier - Breed Comparison
  26. Morkie vs English Bulldog - Breed Comparison
  27. Morkie vs German Shepherd - Breed Comparison
  28. Morkie vs Golden Retriever - Breed Comparison
  29. Morkie vs Labrador Retriever - Breed Comparison
  30. Morkie vs West Highland White Terrier - Breed Comparison
  31. Morkie vs French Bulldog - Breed Comparison
  32. Morkie vs Beagle - Breed Comparison
  33. Morkie vs Yorkshire Terrier - Breed Comparison
  34. Morkie vs Poodle - Breed Comparison
  35. Morkie vs Rottweiler - Breed Comparison
  36. Morkie vs Boxer - Breed Comparison
  37. Morkie vs English Pointer - Breed Comparison
  38. Morkie vs Siberian Husky - Breed Comparison
  39. Morkie vs Doberman Pinscher - Breed Comparison
  40. Morkie vs American Bully - Breed Comparison
  41. Morkie vs Abruzzenhund - Breed Comparison
  42. Morkie vs Affenpinscher - Breed Comparison
  43. Morkie vs Afghan Hound - Breed Comparison
  44. Morkie vs Aidi - Breed Comparison
  45. Morkie vs Airedale Terrier - Breed Comparison
  46. Morkie vs Akbash Dog - Breed Comparison
  47. Morkie vs Akita - Breed Comparison
  48. Morkie vs Africanis - Breed Comparison
  49. Morkie vs Askal - Breed Comparison
  50. Morkie vs Atlas Terrier - Breed Comparison