TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction 1
- Glossary of Dog Terms 2
- Chapter One: Understanding Morkie Dogs 9
- Summary of Morkie Facts 10
- Morkie Breed History 12
- Chapter Two: Things to Know Before Getting a Morkie 15
- Do You Need a License? 16
- How Many Morkie Dogs Should You Keep? 17
- Do Morkie Dogs Get Along with Other Pets? 19
- How Much Does it Cost to Keep a Morkie? 20
- What are the Pros and Cons of Morkie Dogs? 22
- Pros for the Morkie Breed 22
- Cons for the Morkie Breed 23
- Chapter Three: Purchasing Your Morkie 25
- Adopting Morkies Needing Good Homes 26
- How to Choose a Reputable Morkie Breeder 27
- Tips for Selecting a Healthy Morkie Puppy 29
- Chapter Four: Caring for Your New Morkie 31
- Ideal Habitat Requirements for your Morkie 32
- Exercise Requirements for Morkie Dogs 33
- Chapter Five: Meeting Your Morkie’s Nutritional Needs 37
- The Nutritional Needs of Dogs 38
- Proteins 38
- Carbohydrates 38
- Fats 38
- Vitamins and Minerals 39
- Water 39
- How to Select a High-Quality Dog Food Brand 39
- Tips for Feeding Your Morkie 41
- Dangerous Foods to Avoid 44
- Chapter Six: Training Your Morkie 47
- Socializing Your New Morkie Puppy 48
- Housebreaking Your Morkie Puppy 49
- Positive Reinforcement for Obedience Training 52
- Chapter Seven: Grooming Your Morkie 55
- Recommended Tools to Have on Hand 56
- Tips for Bathing and Grooming Morkie Dogs 57
- Other Grooming Tasks 60
- Trimming Your Morkie’s Nails 60
- Cleaning Your Morkie’s Ears 60
- Brushing Your Morkie’s Teeth 61
- Chapter Eight: Breeding Your Morkie 63
- Understanding Designer Dog Crossbreeds 65
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Cross Breeding 67
- Advantages of Crossbreeding: 68
- Disadvantages of Crossbreeding: 69
- Basic Dog Breeding Information 71
- Dog Pregnancy Basics 75
- Caring for and Weaning the Puppies 79
- Chapter Nine: Keeping Your Morkie Dog Healthy 83
- Common Health Problems Affecting Morkie Dogs 84
- Collapsed Trachea 85
- Reverse Sneezing 86
- Cataracts 88
- Medial Patellar Luxation 89
- Hydrocephalus 90
- Chronic Degenerative Heart Valve Disease 92
- Kidney Failure 93
- Glaucoma 94
- Preventing Illness with Vaccinations 95
- Morkie Care Sheet 99
- 1.) Basic Havanese Information 99
- 2.) Habitat Requirements 101
- 3.) Nutritional Needs 102
- 4.) Breeding Information 103
- Index 105
- Photo Credits 111
- References 113
