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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

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