Cavapoo vs Mal-Shi vs Morkie – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Cavapoo	Mal-Shi	Morkie
Origins	Australia	United States Canada	United States
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Designer Dogs
Popularity Rank	555	222	580
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Other Names	Cavoodle	Malshi, Malti Zu, Malt-Tzu	Cross between the Maltese and the Yorkshire Terrier. Morkshire Terrier
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Cross Breed	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. International Designer Canine Registry	No set	Not recognized by any clubs.
Price	$1200-$1800	800-1000	800-1200

General Appearance - Cavapoo vs Mal-Shi vs Morkie

Size	Small Medium	Small	Small
Weight	12-24 pounds (5.4-11 kg)	5-15 pounds (2.3-6.8 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Avg. Weight	18 pounds (5.7.5 kg)	10 pounds (2.3-6.8 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height	11-18 inches (28-45 cm)	10-20 inces (25-51 cm)	5-9 inches (13-23 cm)
Avg. Height	14.5 inches (36.5 cm)	10-20 inces (38 cm)	7 inches (18 cm)

Hair & Care - Cavapoo vs Mal-Shi vs Morkie

Coat	Curly Wavy Straight	Soft Silky Wavy Double	Long Luxurious Fluffy Soft
Colors	Black White Chestnut Tricolor Apricot Cream Sable Red sable Phantom	Black Gray Yellow Brown White	Black Brown White
Grooming	Advanced: The Cavapoo requires a lot of grooming.	Average: The Mal-Shi requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Morkie requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Cavapoos shed moderately.	Mal-Shis shed none to minimal.	Morkies shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Cavapoo vs Mal-Shi vs Morkie

Temperament	Gentle Loving Intelligent	Affectionate Independent Loving Playful Social Alert Intelligent Going Quiet	Energetic Funny Lovable Playful
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Cavapoo is an excellent dog breed.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Smart: Morkie's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Cavapoos are very easy to train.	Mal-Shis are quite easy to train.	Morkies are easy to train.
Playfulness	Cavapoos, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Mal-Shis, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Morkie is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Morkies have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Cavapoos are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Mal-Shis are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Morkies are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Cavapoos need a lot of social interaction.	Mal-Shis are a social breed.	Morkies are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Cavapoo barks occasionally.	Average: The Mal-Shi barks occasionally.	High: The Morkie is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Cavapoos are one of the best watchdogs.	Mal-Shis are average watchdogs.	Morkies are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Cavapoos are not the best to protect their territory.	Mal-Shis strongly protect their territory.	Morkies are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Cavapoo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Mal-Shi has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Morkie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Cavapoos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Mal-Shis have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Morkies have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Cavapoos tend to escape less than other breeds.	Mal-Shis tend to escape less than other breeds.	Morkies tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Cavapoos have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Mal-Shis have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Morkies have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Cavapoos are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Mal-Shis are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Morkies are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Cavapoos adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Mal-Shis adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Morkies adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Cavapoos tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Mal-Shis do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Morkies do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Cavapoo vs Mal-Shi vs Morkie

Stranger Friendly	Cavapoos are very stranger friendly dogs.	Mal-Shis are average friendly towards strangers.	Morkies are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Cavapoos are average friendly dogs towards children.	Mal-Shis are kid-friendly dogs.	Morkies are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Cavapoos are average friendly towards cats.	Mal-Shis are average friendly towards cats.	Morkies are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Cavapoos are very dog-friendly dogs.	Mal-Shis are dog-friendly dogs.	Morkies are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Cavapoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Mal-Shi is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Morkie is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	Cavapoos are commonly okay with elderly people.	Mal-Shis are usually recommended for elderly people.	Morkies are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Cavapoos are generally with other pets.	Mal-Shis are generally with other pets.	Morkies do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	No Cavapoos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Mal-Shis are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Morkies are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Yes Cavapoo breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Mal-Shi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Morkie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Cavapoo vs Mal-Shi vs Morkie

Health Issues	Very healthy dog breed.	The Mal-Shi is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Morkies are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation	No set	Collapsed Trachea Dental Problems Hernia Reverse Sneezing Glaucoma
Life Expectancy	10-15 years	12-15 years	10-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No	Yes
Energy Level	Cavapoos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Mal-Shis have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Morkies have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Cavapoos have an average exercise need.	Mal-Shis have an average exercise need.	Morkies need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Cavapoos are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Mal-Shis sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Morkies are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Cavapoo can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Morkie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Cavapoo has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Mal-Shi has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Morkie has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Cavapoo is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Mal-Shi is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Morkie is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Cavapoo vs Mal-Shi vs Morkie

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	2-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	3-5 puppies
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