Morkie Grooming Guide: What We Learned After 3 Years with Dr. Georgie
When we got Georgie, I had no idea morkies were high-maintenance on the grooming front. He looked like a fluffy cloud. Turns out fluffy clouds require significant upkeep. Here is everything we learned the hard way so you do not have to.
The Morkie Coat
Morkies inherit silky, fine hair from both maltese and yorkshire terrier lines. It is beautiful and high-maintenance. It tangles easily, grows continuously, and needs regular attention.
The Daily Routine
Brushing (Every 1-2 Days)
A slicker brush for the body and a fine-tooth comb for the face and ears. Skipping brushing leads to mats, which are painful and sometimes have to be shaved out. Slicker brushes for small dogs.
Eye Cleaning (Daily)
Morkies get tear stains and eye discharge. A gentle eye wipe daily prevents staining and keeps things clean. Eye wipes for dogs.
The Monthly Routine
Bathing (Every 3-4 Weeks)
Tearless shampoo, thorough rinse, low-heat dry. Brush immediately after drying while hair is still slightly damp. Tearless dog shampoo.
Nail Trimming
Every 3-4 weeks or when you hear clicking on hard floors. Get a small nail grinder — less scary than clippers for anxious dogs. Quiet nail grinders for small dogs.
Professional Grooming
Every 6-8 weeks for a full groom. Georgie gets a “puppy cut” — short all over, which is much easier to maintain than a show coat. Find a groomer who is experienced with small silky-coated breeds.
The time investment is real, but a well-groomed morkie is genuinely one of the most beautiful dogs around. Georgie knows this. He is very aware of how good he looks.