Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Frenchton Versus Morkie: Introduction
- Frenchton versus Morkie: Overview
- Frenchton versus Morkie: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Frenchton and the Morkie
- The Similarities Between the Frenchton and the Morkie
- Size (Weight and Height) of Frenchton versus Morkie
- Price of Frenchton versus Price of Morkie
- Tolerates Being Alone: Frenchton versus Morkie
- Does the Frenchton Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Morkie?
- Can Frenchtons Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Morkies Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Can Frenchtons Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Morkies Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which one drools more, the Frenchton or the Morkie
- Do Frenchtons Bark and Howl? What about Morkies?
- Wanderlust Potential: Frenchton vs. Morkie
- Do Frenchtons shed more than Morkies?
- Is the Frenchton Easier to Train than the Morkie?
- Are Frenchtons good family dogs? What about Morkies?
- How Kid-friendly are Frenchtons and Morkies?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Frenchton or the Morkie?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Frenchton or the Morkie?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Frenchton
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Morkie
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Frenchton versus Morkie. Which One is a Better Pet?
Frenchton Versus Morkie: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Frenchton 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 Frenchton 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 Frenchton and the Morkie.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Frenchton 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 Frenchton 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 Frenchton 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 Frenchton or the Morkie
Frenchton versus Morkie: Overview
A very important difference between the Frenchton and the Morkie is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Frenchton is a small-sized dog while the Morkie is a tiny-sized dog.
Furthermore, both the Frenchton and the Morkie are Mixed Breed Dogs. This means both the Frenchton and the Morkie are not purebred dogs.
Frenchton versus Morkie: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Frenchton 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 | Frenchton | Morkie |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 11 to 14 inches | 4 to 8 inches |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 10 to 14 years |
| Weight | 15 to 25 pounds | 7 to 13 pounds |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 12.0 years |
| Average Price | $2130 | $1950 |
| Price Range | $1650 – $2500 | $1500 – $2381 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data | 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 Frenchton 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 Frenchton is 95 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Morkie is 74 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Frenchton is a better pet than the Morkie. So, you should get the Frenchton!
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 Frenchton and the Morkie so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Frenchton and the Morkie
Below is a list of where the Frenchton and the Morkie are most different:
The Similarities Between the Frenchton and the Morkie
The Frenchton and the Morkie are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Frenchton and the Morkie are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Frenchton versus Morkie
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Frenchton and the Morkie.
Frenchtons weigh 15 to 25 pounds when fully grown. Frenchtons are 11 to 14 inches 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.
Price of Frenchton versus Price of Morkie
The average price of the Frenchton puppy is $2130. The price of the Frenchton typically ranges from $1650 – $2500. However, the price of a Frenchton can be as low as $800 and as high as $8000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 230 Frenchton 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 a 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 Frenchton is more expensive than the Morkie.
| Frenchton | Morkie | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $2130 | $1950 |
| Price Range | $1650 to $2500 | $1500 to $2381 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Frenchton and Morkie. For different price points, the charts show how many Frenchton puppies or how many Morkie puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Frenchtons. 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 Frenchton 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 from 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 one of those puppy mills that mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Tolerates Being Alone: Frenchton versus Morkie
Frenchtons do not like to be left alone.
Morkies do not like to be left alone.
Does the Frenchton Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Morkie?
Frenchtons have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Morkies have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Can Frenchtons Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Morkies Tolerate Cold Weather?
Frenchtons can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Morkies cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Can Frenchtons Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Morkies Tolerate Hot Weather?
Frenchtons can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Morkies can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which one drools more, the Frenchton or the Morkie
Frenchtons drool moderately.
Morkies do have a very low tendency to drool.
Do Frenchtons Bark and Howl? What about Morkies?
Frenchtons bark and howl, but not very much.
Morkies are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Wanderlust Potential: Frenchton vs. Morkie
Frenchtons 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.
Do Frenchtons shed more than Morkies?
Frenchtons shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Morkies do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Is the Frenchton Easier to Train than the Morkie?
Frenchtons are very easy to train.
Morkies are fairly easy to train.
Is the Frenchton Better for Apartment Owners than the Morkie?
Frenchtons adapt very well to apartment living.
Morkies adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Frenchton or the Morkie?
Frenchtons are very good for new dog owners.
Morkies are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Are Frenchtons good family dogs? What about Morkies?
Frenchtons 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 Frenchtons and Morkies?
Frenchtons get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Morkies get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Frenchton or the Morkie?
Frenchtons get along very well with other dogs.
Morkies do not get along well with other dogs.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Frenchton or the Morkie?
Frenchtons are very easy to groom.
Morkies are moderately easy to groom.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Frenchton
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Frenchton 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 Frenchton:
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 Frenchton and how the Morkie compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Frenchton and of the Morkie to other breeds:
Frenchton Versus Other Dog Breeds
Frenchton versus Mastiff Frenchton versus Irish Setter Frenchton versus Yorkipoo Frenchton versus Brittany Frenchton versus Akbash Frenchton versus Miniature Schnauzer Frenchton versus German Shorthaired Pointer Frenchton versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Frenchton versus Neapolitan Mastiff Frenchton versus Japanese Chin
Morkie Versus Other Dog Breeds
Morkie versus Bullmastiff Morkie versus Mastiff Morkie versus Puli Morkie versus Scottish Deerhound Morkie versus King Shepherd Morkie versus Irish Setter Morkie versus Clumber Spaniel Morkie versus Akita Chow Morkie versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Conclusion: Frenchton 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 Frenchton and the Morkie better suits you and your family.