Best brush for a Morkie
A Morkie's coat is a genuine toss-up between the Maltese side, which gives a long, silky, single coat, and the Yorkshire Terrier side, which gives a finer, glossier, more fragile coat — and most Morkies land somewhere between the two. The right brush depends on which way your dog's coat has actually settled, not on the breed name alone.
Working out what coat you're dealing with
Run your fingers through your Morkie's coat down to the skin. If it feels soft, straight and single-layered with no dense undercoat, that leans towards the Maltese side. If it feels finer and silkier and tangles more easily around the ears and legs, that leans more Yorkie.
Most Morkies do not need daily brushing to stay comfortable the way a heavily coated breed might, but their fine hair is genuinely prone to matting, particularly behind the ears, under the legs and around the collar, so regular light brushing prevents small tangles turning into painful mats close to the skin.
The kind of brush that works
A slicker brush with fine, closely spaced pins is the standard tool for this kind of soft, single coat, because it lifts loose hair and works through the start of a tangle without tugging on the skin underneath. Follow it with a fine metal comb to check you have actually reached the fine hair close to the skin, not just smoothed the surface.
A pin brush on its own tends to glide over the top of a Morkie's fine coat without doing much, which is why most owners end up reaching for the slicker and comb combination rather than one brush alone.
Keeping on top of mats
Check behind the ears, under the front legs and around the collar area specifically, since these are the spots that mat first on a Morkie regardless of which parent's coat is dominant. A few minutes a few times a week catches tangles while they are still easy to work through with a brush alone.
If a mat has already tightened close to the skin, do not try to cut it out yourself with scissors near a small dog's skin. A groomer or your vet can remove it safely, and it is worth asking them to show you the early signs to look for so it does not build up to that point again.
What we stock for this breed
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Electric Pet Grooming Clipper
A quiet, rechargeable electric clipper for trimming dogs, cats, rabbits and other pets at home. Low-noise and low-vibration with an adjustable blade for tidy, stress-free grooming around the body and paws.
From£11.99
Large Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush for Mats and Tangles
A self-cleaning slicker brush with fine, bead-tipped wire pins that gently lift loose undercoat, mats and tangles from short or long-haired pets. A one-click button releases the collected fur for fuss-free cleaning. Cat-ear shaped design.
£18.99
Round-Tipped Deshedding Rake Comb
A double-sided undercoat rake with rounded stainless-steel blades that gently cut through mats and remove loose hair. The non-slip ergonomic handle makes deshedding dogs and cats quick and comfortable.
From£8.99
Pet Deshedding Grooming Mitt
A soft mesh grooming mitt you wear on one hand to lift loose fur while stroking your pet, turning shedding control into a soothing massage. Suits dogs and cats with any coat length.
From£7.99
Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush
A skin-friendly slicker brush that gently lifts loose fur and undercoat from dogs, cats and rabbits. The angled pins glide through the coat while a one-click button releases the collected hair for easy cleaning. Soft non-slip handle.
£9.99
Double-Sided Deshedding & Flea Comb
A two-sided steel comb with coarse deshedding teeth on one side and fine flea-comb teeth on the other. Lifts loose fur and catches fleas to keep your cat or dog's coat clean and healthy.
£13.99
Steam Spray Detangling Grooming Brush
A rechargeable steam grooming brush with a fine mist that lifts loose fur and eases tangles while you brush. Gentle on the skin and cuts down flyaway hair, no bath needed. Chick design.
£12.99
Wahl Competition Series Clipper Blades
High-precision, chrome-plated clipper blades with a rust-resistant finish, available in 17 sizes for every coat type and clipping style.
From£37.99
Double-Sided Undercoat Rake
A twin-bladed rake that removes mats and tangles on one side and reduces shedding on the other. The non-slip ergonomic handle suits cats and dogs with thick or long coats.
£23.99
Silicone Pet Bath & Massage Brush
Soft silicone bristles work shampoo into a rich lather while gently massaging your pet and lifting loose hair at bath time. A handy strap keeps the brush secure across the back of your hand.
£7.99
Self-Cleaning Deshedding Slicker Brush
A deshedding grooming tool for dogs and cats that lifts loose undercoat and eases out tangles, with a self-cleaning button that releases the trapped fur in one press.
£25.99
Wooden Pet Deshedding Grooming Brush
An ergonomic wooden grooming brush with a fine-toothed edge that loosens and lifts away dead and shedding fur. The smooth contoured handle sits comfortably in the hand for quick, gentle daily de-shedding.
£14.99
Common questions
- Do Morkies shed a lot?
- Generally very little, since both parent breeds are low-shedding, but low shedding is not the same as low maintenance. Loose hair tends to get caught in the coat itself rather than falling out, which is exactly what leads to matting if it is not brushed out regularly.
- How often should I brush a Morkie?
- A few short sessions a week is enough for most Morkies to stay tangle-free, focused on the areas that mat fastest — behind the ears, under the legs and around the collar. A dog with a longer coat kept for looks may need brushing most days instead.
- Should I clip my Morkie's coat short?
- Many owners do, purely to make daily grooming easier, and there is nothing wrong with a shorter, low-maintenance clip. It is a personal choice about upkeep rather than anything to do with the dog's comfort or health either way.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.