Best puppy food for a Morkie
A Morkie, a Maltese and Yorkshire Terrier cross, is a genuinely tiny toy breed, often under five kilograms fully grown, and that size is what should drive most of the feeding decisions. A small kibble sized for a tiny jaw and a feeding schedule that avoids long gaps between meals matter more here than almost any other single factor.
A tiny toy breed with real feeding considerations
Very small toy breed puppies, Morkies included, are more prone to a drop in blood sugar if meals are spaced too far apart, particularly in the first few months, because they have so little in the way of body reserves to draw on. Frequent small meals through the day matter more for a puppy this size than for a larger breed.
A toy-breed-specific puppy formula, with a correspondingly small kibble, is the appropriate starting point rather than a standard puppy food sized for a medium or large breed.
Dental crowding and coat condition
Tiny toy breeds are more prone to dental crowding because a full set of adult teeth has to fit into a very small jaw, which is worth being aware of alongside diet, since good dental care matters even more here than in larger dogs. A kibble with some texture can offer a modest amount of chewing benefit, though it isn't a substitute for proper dental care.
The fine, silky coat many Morkies inherit from both the Maltese and Yorkshire Terrier sides also benefits from a food containing a genuine source of omega fatty acids to support skin and coat condition.
Choosing a food
A small or toy-breed puppy formula, fed in several small meals through the day rather than one or two larger ones, is the sensible approach for a Morkie. Watch body condition closely given how variable toy-breed crosses can be in exact adult size, and keep an eye out for fussy eating, which is common in very small breeds.
If a Morkie puppy ever seems unusually lethargic or wobbly, particularly if a meal has been missed or delayed, treat it as urgent and contact your vet the same day rather than waiting to see if it passes.
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.
Forthglade Cold Pressed Natural Turkey
Cold-pressed turkey kibble for dogs from 2 months, soft enough to mix with water for young pups
£45.99
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Salmon
Cold-pressed grain-free dry food for dogs, built on fresh and dried salmon
From£16.99
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Duck
Cold-pressed grain-free duck food with fruit and botanicals, in two bag sizes
From£16.99
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Chicken
Cold-pressed grain-free chicken food with fruit and botanicals, in three bag sizes
From£16.99
Forthglade Complete Meal Lightly Baked Turkey
A lightly baked complete dry food, 50% turkey, for adult dogs of any breed
From£12.49
Forthglade Complete Meal Lightly Baked Chicken
A grain-free complete dry food for adult dogs, lightly baked and built on 50% chicken
From£12.49
Forthglade Cold Pressed Small Dog Turkey
Cold-pressed grain-free dry food for small dogs and puppies, built on turkey
£16.99
Forthglade Complete Meal Lightly Baked Lamb
A lightly baked complete dry food, 50% lamb, for adult dogs of any breed
From£12.49
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Turkey
Grain-free cold-pressed turkey kibble for dogs, gentle on sensitive stomachs
£69.69
Harringtons Puppy Turkey & Rice
Complete turkey puppy food with 30% protein and feeding bands by adult weight
£6.49
Harringtons Adult Dog Turkey Veg
Complete dry food for adult dogs with turkey, chicken and salmon oil, 21% protein
From£3.39
Harringtons Adult Dog Salmon & Potato
Complete salmon and potato dry dog food with 21% protein in a 1.7KG bag
£6.25
Common questions
- How often should I feed a Morkie puppy?
- More frequently than a larger breed puppy, with several small meals spread through the day rather than one or two big ones, particularly while they're very young. This helps guard against the blood sugar drops tiny toy breeds are more prone to.
- Are Morkies prone to dental problems?
- Toy breeds generally are more prone to dental crowding because a full set of teeth has to fit a very small jaw, and Morkies are no exception. Regular dental care, alongside your vet's advice, matters more here than in larger breeds.
- How big does a Morkie get?
- Most Morkies are genuinely tiny, often under five kilograms as adults, though as a cross the exact size varies more than it would for a purebred. Watching your individual puppy's growth is more useful than expecting a fixed weight.
- Is it dangerous if my Morkie puppy skips a meal?
- It can be more of a concern than for a larger breed, since tiny toy puppies have very little reserve to draw on. A single missed meal with otherwise normal behaviour usually isn't an emergency, but lethargy or wobbliness needs a vet the same day.
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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.