When Is A Morkie Full Grown? (Size & Age Fully Grown)

The Morkie (AKA Yortese or Morkshire Terrier) is a cross breed between a Yorkshire Terrier and a Maltese. As a cross breed there can be variation in Morkie size and the age at which they are fully grown depending on the size of Yorkshire Terrier the Maltese was bred with. You may be wondering what size a full grown Morkie is and also what age when they will get to that size.

If you are interested in knowing more about full grown Morkies, keep reading this article to find out all the answers to your questions about this breed!

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When Is A Morkie Full Grown?

The age a Morkie is fully grown depends on their size. Micro and Teacup Morkies finish growing around 6 months while Standard Morkies stop growing around 8 months of age. As Morkies are so small, they are fully grown at a relatively young age compared to other dog breeds.

Micro Morkies are fully grown around 6 months of age.
Teacup Morkies are fully grown around 6 months of age.
Standard Morkies are fully grown around 8 months of age.

Once your puppy is fully grown you’ll need to start investing in dog products that you’ll keep for their whole life such as:

A full size dog crate so they have their own cozy den to sleep in – consider a dog crate pad to make it that much comfier!
An adult sized dog raincoat to keep them dry during wet weather
An adult sized dog life jacket to help with swimming in lakes and oceans
An adult sized dog jacket for cold winter weather
A dog cooling vest if you live in a hot climate
High quality no-pull dog harness to reduce stress on their neck while walking
And other similar products

How Big Is A Morkie Full Grown?

How big a Morkie is full grown depends on the size of Yorkshire Terrier the Maltese was crossed with. Micro Morkies are 6 to 8 inches (15.2cm to 20.3cm) tall, Teacup Morkies are 6 to 9 inches (15.2cm to 22.9cm) tall and Standard Morkies are 8 to 10 inches (20.3cm to 25.4cm) tall.

Morkie Full Grown Size

Micro Morkie Full Grown

A full grown Micro Morkie is 6 to 8 inches (15.2cm to 20.3cm) tall and weighs between 5 and 9 pounds (2.3kg to 4.1kg). They are slightly smaller or the same size as Teacup Morkies. Micro Morkies are the smallest Morkie size.

Teacup Morkie Full Grown

A full grown Teacup Morkie is 6 to 9 inches (15.2cm to 22.9cm) tall and weighs between 5 and 10 pounds (2.3kg to 4.5kg). Teacup Morkies are usually the same size as Micro Morkies but they may be slighlty bigger.

Standard Morkie Full Grown

A full grown Standard Morkie is 8 to 10 inches (20.3cm to 25.4cm) tall and weighs between 7 and 12 pounds (3.2kg to 5.4kg). They are the largest and most common Morkie size.

Morkie Full Grown Weight

How much a full grown Morkie weighs depends on the size of Yorkshire Terrier the Maltese was bred with. Micro and Teacup Morkies are the lightest while Standard Morkies are the heaviest.

Micro Morkies weigh between 5 and 9 pounds (2.3kg to 4.1kg).
Teacup Morkies weigh between 5 and 10 pounds (2.3kg to 4.5kg).
Standard Morkies weigh between 7 and 12 pounds (3.2kg to 5.4kg).

If you find out the weight of the parents of your Morkie you will get a good idea of how much your puppy will weigh as an adult. As a mixed breed, there can be a lot of variation in Morkie weight so your dog may be slightly heavier or lighter than these ranges. There are no official weight ranges for Morkie as they are a cross-breed.

Size	Micro Morkie	Teacup Morkie	Standard Morkie
Weight (lbs)	5 to 9 lbs.	5 to 10 lbs.	7 to 12 lbs.
Weight (kg)	2.3kg to 4.1kg.	2.3kg to 4.5kg.	3.2kg to 5.4kg.

Is My Morkie Overweight?

Your Morkie may be overweight if you have to push through excess fat to feel their ribs and if don’t have a visible waistline. When looking at a Morkie from a birds-eye view they should have a subtle hourglass figure. If they are overweight, their body shape may look very round or like a sausage instead of having a thinner waistline than their ribcage and hips.

If you are worried about your Morkie being overweight, the best thing you can do is go to the vet to get their professional opinion. They may suggest feeding your Morkie a different diet or suggest a more vigorous exercise regime. In the meantime, you can try and get your Morkie back to a healthier weight by going on more walks, encouraging your Morkie to run around more and playing active games like fetch. Also stop feeding your Morkiepeople food and don’t give them as many treats or snacks.

Is My Morkie Underweight?

Your Morkie may be underweight if you can see or feel the ridges of their ribs. When looking at a Morkie from a birds-eye view they should have a subtle hourglass figure. If the hourglass figure is very prominent or severe, your Morkie may be underweight.

There are a range of reasons why Morkies may become underweight but the main ones are if you are underfeeding or over exercising them. Another common cause is sickness and if this is the case you should definitely go to a vet for a check-up.

Morkie Full Grown Height

The height a full grown Morkie gets to depends on the size of Yorkshire Terrier the Maltese was bred with. Micro Morkies are the shortest while Standard Morkies are the tallest.

Micro Morkies are 6 to 8 inches (15.2cm to 20.3cm) tall.
Teacup Morkies are 6 to 9 inches (15.2cm to 22.9cm) tall.
Standard Morkies are 8 to 10 inches (20.3cm to 25.4cm) tall.

Size	Micro Morkie	Teacup Morkie	Standard Morkie
Height (inches)	6 to 8 inches	6 to 9 inches	8 to 10 inches
Height (cm)	15.2cm to 20.3cm	15.2cm to 22.9cm	20.3cm to 25.4cm

What Does A Full Grown Morkie Look Like?

A full grown Morkie can either look more like a Yorkshire Terrier or a Maltese. They are a very small dog that has an oval shaped face with dark round eyes and button noses. Their coats are usually quite long but they can be cut short and they can come in many colors such as white, black, chocolate, silver and more. Their ears can either be floppy like a Maltese or pointy like a Yorkshire Terrier.

How To Estimate Your Morkie’s Full Size

Besides looking at Morkie growth charts and reading Morkie size guide articles, a good way to estimate your Morkie’s full size is to do a DNA test. Many people choose to DNA test their Morkie as a puppy to predict their adult size. Embark Vet offers a health test which will give you a predicted adult weight for your puppy.

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Morkie Growth Chart

Birth to 2 Weeks

Between birth and 2 weeks of age, Morkies are deaf and blind. They are unable to look after themselves and are fully dependant on their mothers as the only senses they have are taste and touch. Morkies spend majority of these 2 weeks sleeping and nestling as close to their mother as they can. Their muscles are not developed and they cannot walk.

3 Weeks to 12 Weeks

From 3 weeks to 3 months of age, Morkies start to become more independent. At the beginning of this period they will get their hearing and sense of smell. Their eyes and ears open so they become much more inquisitive about the world. They start to interact with litter mates, bark and walk a little as their muscles start to get stronger.

Morkies start to become more aware of their surroundings and start to interact with others. Weaning begins during this stage so they start eating food other than their mother’s milk. By 8 weeks, they have full use of their senses and usually go to their new home.

4 Months to 6 Months

Morkies reach sexual maturity between 4 and 6 months of age. This may occur even earlier if you have a small Morkie like a Micro or Teacup Morkie. Female Morkies go through their first heat if they are not desexed. Micro and Teacup Morkies start to reach their full adult size at the end of this period.

7 Months to 9 Months

Your Morkie’s growth rate will significantly decrease and they will reach their adult height and weight. During this stage they will fill out with muscle and get their adult coat. At this age Morkies are extremely active and also very inquisitive. They love exploring their world and learning new things.