Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Carolina Dog Versus Morkie: Introduction
- Carolina Dog versus Morkie: Overview
- Carolina Dog versus Morkie: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Carolina Dog and the Morkie
- The Similarities Between the Carolina Dog and the Morkie
- Size (Weight and Height) of Carolina Dog versus Morkie
- Lifespan of Carolina Dog versus Morkie
- Price of Carolina Dog versus Price of Morkie
- Adopting the Carolina Dog versus Adopting the Morkie
- Tolerates Being Alone: Carolina Dog versus Morkie
- Do Carolina Dogs shed more than Morkies?
- Which one drools more, the Carolina Dog or the Morkie
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Carolina Dog or the Morkie?
- Does the Carolina Dog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Morkie?
- Do Carolina Dogs Bark and Howl? What about Morkies?
- Can Carolina Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Morkies Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Carolina Dog vs. Morkie
- Can Carolina Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Morkies Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Carolina Dog or the Morkie?
- Are Carolina Dogs good family dogs? What about Morkies?
- How Kid-friendly are Carolina Dogs and Morkies?
- Is the Carolina Dog Easier to Train than the Morkie?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Carolina Dog
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Morkie
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Carolina Dog versus Morkie. Which One is a Better Pet?
Carolina Dog Versus Morkie: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Carolina Dog and the Morkie? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Carolina Dog and the Morkie better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Carolina Dog and the Morkie.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Carolina Dog and the Morkie is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Carolina Dog and for the Morkie. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Carolina Dog and the Morkie.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Carolina Dog or the Morkie.
Carolina Dog versus Morkie: Overview
A very important difference between the Carolina Dog and the Morkie is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Carolina Dog is a medium-sized dog while the Morkie is a tiny-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Carolina Dog belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.
On the other hand, the Morkie belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
Carolina Dog versus Morkie: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Carolina Dog to the Morkie based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Carolina Dog and the Morkie
| Factor | Carolina Dog | Morkie |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 10 to 14 years |
| Height | 18 to 20 inches at the shoulder | 4 to 8 inches |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Easygoing | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Train | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Weight | 33 to 55 pounds | 7 to 13 pounds |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| General Health | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 12.0 years |
| Average Price | $500 | $1950 |
| Price Range | $500 – $500 | $1500 – $2381 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data | No Data |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Carolina Dog in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Morkie. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the Carolina Dog is 73 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Morkie is 74 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Morkie is a better pet than the Carolina Dog. So, you should get the Morkie!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Carolina Dog and the Morkie so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Carolina Dog and the Morkie
Below is a list of where the Carolina Dog and the Morkie are most different:
The Similarities Between the Carolina Dog and the Morkie
The Carolina Dog and the Morkie are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Carolina Dog and the Morkie are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Carolina Dog versus Morkie
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Carolina Dog and the Morkie.
Carolina Dogs weigh 33 to 55 pounds when fully grown. Carolina Dogs are 18 to 20 inches at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Morkies weigh 7 to 13 pounds when fully grown. Morkies are 4 to 8 inches when fully grown.
Lifespan of Carolina Dog versus Morkie
The lifespan of Carolina Dogs is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Carolina Dogs is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of Morkies is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Morkies is 12.0 years.
Carolina Dogs live longer than Morkies.
Price of Carolina Dog versus Price of Morkie
The average price of the Carolina Dog puppy is $500. The price of the Carolina Dog typically ranges from $500 – $500. However, the price of a Carolina Dog can be as low as $500 and as high as $500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 6 Carolina Dog puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Morkie puppy is $1950. The price of the Morkie typically ranges from $1500 – $2381. However, the price of the Morkie can be as low as $500 and as high as $4125. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 388 Morkie puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Morkie is more expensive than the Carolina Dog.
| Carolina Dog | Morkie | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $500 | $1950 |
| Price Range | $500 to $500 | $1500 to $2381 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Carolina Dog and Morkie. For different price points, the charts show how many Carolina Dog puppies or how many Morkie puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Carolina Dogs. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Morkies
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Carolina Dog puppy or the Morkie puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Adopting the Carolina Dog versus Adopting the Morkie
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Carolina Dogs and many Morkies are currently available for adoption.
These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.
Below is an adorable Male Carolina Dog named Bert that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Carolina Dogs like Bert on pefinder.com.
Also, like Carolina Dogs, Morkies are also available for adoption. For example, Boone is a Male Morkie that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Morkies like Boone that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Ernie is the name of another Carolina Dog (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
You can find more Carolina Dogs and Morkies that are available for adoption on petfinder.
Tolerates Being Alone: Carolina Dog versus Morkie
Carolina Dogs do not like to be left alone.
Morkies do not like to be left alone.
Do Carolina Dogs shed more than Morkies?
Carolina Dogs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Morkies do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Carolina Dog or the Morkie
Carolina Dogs do have a very low tendency to drool.
Morkies do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Carolina Dog or the Morkie?
Carolina Dogs are very easy to groom.
Morkies are moderately easy to groom.
Does the Carolina Dog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Morkie?
Carolina Dogs have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Morkies have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Do Carolina Dogs Bark and Howl? What about Morkies?
Carolina Dogs are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Morkies are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Carolina Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Morkies Tolerate Cold Weather?
Carolina Dogs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Morkies cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Carolina Dog vs. Morkie
Carolina Dogs have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Morkies do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Can Carolina Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Morkies Tolerate Hot Weather?
Carolina Dogs can tolerate hot weather.
Morkies can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Carolina Dog or the Morkie?
Carolina Dogs get along very well with other dogs.
Morkies do not get along well with other dogs.
Are Carolina Dogs good family dogs? What about Morkies?
Carolina Dogs are not affectionate with family. They are not good family dogs.
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Morkies are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Carolina Dogs and Morkies?
Carolina Dogs get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Morkies get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Is the Carolina Dog Easier to Train than the Morkie?
Carolina Dogs are not easy to train.
Morkies are fairly easy to train.
Is the Carolina Dog Better for Apartment Owners than the Morkie?
Carolina Dogs do not adapt well to apartment living.
Morkies adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Carolina Dog or the Morkie?
Carolina Dogs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Morkies are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Carolina Dog
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Carolina Dog that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Carolina Dog:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Morkie
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Morkie that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Morkie:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Carolina Dog and how the Morkie compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Carolina Dog and of the Morkie to other breeds:
Carolina Dog Versus Other Dog Breeds
Carolina Dog versus Black and Tan Coonhound Carolina Dog versus Maremma Sheepdog Carolina Dog versus Borzoi Carolina Dog versus Yorkipoo Carolina Dog versus Lakeland Terrier Carolina Dog versus Weimaraner Carolina Dog versus Portuguese Water Dog Carolina Dog versus Papipoo Carolina Dog versus Pyrenean Mastiff Carolina Dog versus Weimaraner Carolina Dog versus Welsh Terrier Carolina Dog versus English Cocker Spaniel Carolina Dog versus Basset Hound Carolina Dog versus Black Russian Terrier Carolina Dog versus Norfolk Terrier Carolina Dog versus Beaglier Carolina Dog versus Sheepadoodle Carolina Dog versus Azawakh Carolina Dog versus Karelian Bear Dog Carolina Dog versus Irish Wolfhound Carolina Dog versus Redbone Coonhound Carolina Dog versus Harrier Carolina Dog versus Schipperke Carolina Dog versus Welsh Springer Spaniel Carolina Dog versus Azawakh
Morkie Versus Other Dog Breeds
Morkie versus Barbet Morkie versus Dutch Shepherd Morkie versus Japanese Spitz Morkie versus German Longhaired Pointer Morkie versus Alaskan Klee Kai Morkie versus Newfoundland Morkie versus Cockapoo Morkie versus Miniature Schnauzer Morkie versus Belgian Malinois Morkie versus Black Mouth Cur Morkie versus Tibetan Mastiff Morkie versus American Bulldog Morkie versus Japanese Spitz Morkie versus Golden Cocker Retriever Morkie versus Briard Morkie versus Dogo Argentino Morkie versus Pomsky Morkie versus Spinone Italiano Morkie versus Curly-Coated Retriever Morkie versus Carolina Dog Morkie versus Great Pyrenees Morkie versus Frenchton Morkie versus Portuguese Pointer Morkie versus Shih Tzu Morkie versus Papipoo
Conclusion: Carolina Dog versus Morkie. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Carolina Dog and the Morkie better suits you and your family.