Your Morkie, Small but Mighty

Morkie Portraits for a Tiny Dog with a Big Personality

A Morkie is a Maltese crossed with a Yorkshire Terrier, and the result is a pocket-sized dog with a long, silky coat and the confidence of a dog ten times its size. Most weigh only a few pounds, with small, round dark eyes, a little black nose and ears that may stand up like a Yorkie’s or fold like a Maltese’s.

Coloring is where Morkies get interesting. Some are steel-blue and tan like a Yorkie, some are cream, white or gold like a Maltese, and many are a mix, with dark saddles fading to lighter tones as they grow. Plenty wear a topknot or a bow. A custom Morkie portrait is created from your photo, so your dog’s own colors, trim and attitude come through.

Preview it free, then order framed from $129 or canvas from $89, with the name printed free. For more tiny companions, see Yorkie portraits, Maltese portraits and our full custom dog portrait page.

Tips for a Tiny Dog with a Silky Coat

A very small dog needs a few adjustments to look its best in a photo:

• Get low. Lie on the floor or put your Morkie on a table so you’re eye to eye. Photos from above make a tiny dog look even smaller and shorten the face.
• Fill the frame. A Morkie is small, so step closer. A face that fills most of the photo gives the detail a portrait needs.
• Show the topknot or bow. If your dog wears one, make sure it stays in view. It adds character and a pop of color.
• Watch the two-tone coat. Blue-gray and tan or cream shades blend easily in dim rooms. Bright, soft window light separates them.
• Part the fringe. Hair often falls over the eyes. Gently move it so the small dark eyes and nose stand out.
• Use a calm moment. Morkies can be wiggly and alert. A sleepy moment after a walk often gives the sweetest expression.
• Skip the flash. It turns dark eyes into glowing dots.

Art Styles That Suit a Morkie

Victorian gives a Morkie a high-collared jacket, a cameo and a painted studio backdrop. A tiny dog dressed with great seriousness is funny, elegant and charming at once, and silky coats look lovely against the old-world backdrop.

For a sweeter piece, Sparkle is cute and polished, with a semi-realistic look on a dreamy blue sparkle background. It’s a natural for gold and cream Morkies and for gifts.

If you want a nostalgic piece, Vintage turns your photo into an antique sepia studio photograph. It suits the small, serious face of a Morkie and works well for older dogs and memorials. Silky fur and a dark-eyed gaze look beautiful in warm brown tones.

More Tiny Dog Portraits

If you love a small dog with a big attitude, browse these:

• Yorkie portraits
• Maltese portraits
• Maltipoo portraits
• Chihuahua portraits
• Shih Tzu portraits
• All custom dog portraits

You might also like:

• Newfoundland Paintings & Portraits
• Papillon Paintings & Portraits
• Pekingese Paintings & Portraits
• Pit Bull Paintings & Portraits
• Pomeranian Paintings & Portraits

Helpful guides:

• How to Take the Perfect Photo for a Pet Portrait
• Framed Print vs Canvas for Pet Art
• Can You Use an Old or Blurry Pet Photo?