Is the Curly-Coated Retriever Better than the Morkie as a Pet? Answer…

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Curly-Coated Retriever Versus Morkie: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Morkie? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Curly-Coated Retriever 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 Curly-Coated Retriever and the Morkie.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Curly-Coated Retriever 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 Curly-Coated Retriever 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 more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Curly-Coated Retriever 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 Curly-Coated Retriever or the Morkie

Curly-Coated Retriever versus Morkie: Overview

A very important difference between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Morkie is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Curly-Coated Retriever is a medium-sized dog while the Morkie is a tiny-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Curly-Coated Retriever belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

On the other hand, the Morkie belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

Curly-Coated Retriever versus Morkie: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Curly-Coated Retriever 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.

Factor Curly-Coated Retriever Morkie
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 3/5
Height 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the 4 to 8 inches
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
General Health 2/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 2/5
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 2/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 3/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 1/5 1/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Weight 65 to 100 pounds 7 to 13 pounds
Life Span 9 to 12 years 10 to 14 years
Average Lifespan 10.5 years 12.0 years
Price Range No Data $1500 – $2381
Average Price No Data $1950
Temperament Score 91.7 percent No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Cord-1 PRA
  • EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse)
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • GSD IIIa
  • Hip Dysplasia
    		•  No Data

    *Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Curly-Coated Retriever 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 a Curly-Coated Retriever is 77 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Morkie is 74 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Curly-Coated Retriever is a better pet than the Morkie. So, you should get the Curly-Coated Retriever!

    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 Curly-Coated Retriever and the Morkie so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Similarities Between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Morkie

    The Curly-Coated Retriever and the Morkie are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Morkie are most similar:

  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Morkie do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Morkie can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Morkie are very easy to train.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Morkie require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Morkie are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Morkie are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Morkie are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Morkie have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Morkie are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Curly-Coated Retriever versus Morkie

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Morkie.

    Curly-Coated Retrievers weigh 65 to 100 pounds when fully grown. Curly-Coated Retrievers are 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the 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.

    Is the Curly-Coated Retriever Better for Apartment Owners than the Morkie?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Morkies adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Which one drools more, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Morkie

    Curly-Coated Retrievers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Morkies do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Morkie?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are OK for new dog owners.

    Morkies are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Curly-Coated Retriever versus Morkie

    Curly-Coated Retrievers can be left alone only for a short time.

    Morkies do not like to be left alone.

    Do Curly-Coated Retrievers shed more than Morkies?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers shed moderately.

    Morkies do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Morkie?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are moderately easy to groom.

    Morkies are moderately easy to groom.

    Do Curly-Coated Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Morkies?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Morkies are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Morkies Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Morkies cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Morkies Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers 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 Curly-Coated Retriever or the Morkie?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.

    Morkies do not get along well with other dogs.

    Is the Curly-Coated Retriever Easier to Train than the Morkie?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are very easy to train.

    Morkies are fairly easy to train.

    Wanderlust Potential: Curly-Coated Retriever vs. Morkie

    Curly-Coated Retrievers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily 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.

    Are Curly-Coated Retrievers good family dogs? What about Morkies?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Morkies are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Curly-Coated Retrievers and Morkies?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Morkies get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Does the Curly-Coated Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Morkie?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers 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.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Curly-Coated Retriever

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Curly-Coated Retriever 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 Curly-Coated Retriever:

  • Airedale Terrier (82 percent match with Curly-Coated Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Morkie vs Airedale Terrier.
  • English Springer Spaniel (79 percent match with Curly-Coated Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Morkie vs English Springer Spaniel.
  • Irish Setter (82 percent match with Curly-Coated Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Morkie vs Irish Setter.

    • 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:

  • American Hairless Terrier (77 percent match with Morkie). Here is our comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever vs American Hairless Terrier.
  • Pomchi (79 percent match with Morkie). Here is our comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever vs Pomchi.
  • Affenhuahua (78 percent match with Morkie). Here is our comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever vs Affenhuahua.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Curly-Coated Retriever and how the Morkie compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever and of the Morkie to other breeds:

    Curly-Coated Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Curly-Coated Retriever versus Affenhuahua     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Scottish Terrier     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Chinese Crested     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Affenhuahua     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Puggle     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Norwegian Lundehund     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Korean Jindo Dog     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Cairn Terrier     Curly-Coated Retriever versus American Bulldog     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Papillon     

    Morkie Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Morkie versus Chihuahua     Morkie versus Fila Brasileiro     Morkie versus Finnish Spitz     Morkie versus Field Spaniel     Morkie versus French Bulldog     Morkie versus Papillon     Morkie versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog     Morkie versus Brussels Griffon     Morkie versus Cocker Spaniel     Morkie versus Bullmastiff     

    Conclusion: Curly-Coated Retriever 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 Curly-Coated Retriever and the Morkie better suits you and your family.