Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Morkie Versus Valley Bulldog: Introduction
- Morkie versus Valley Bulldog: Overview
- Morkie versus Valley Bulldog: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Morkie and the Valley Bulldog
- The Similarities Between the Morkie and the Valley Bulldog
- Size (Weight and Height) of Morkie versus Valley Bulldog
- Lifespan of Morkie versus Valley Bulldog
- Price of Morkie versus Price of Valley Bulldog
- Tolerates Being Alone: Morkie versus Valley Bulldog
- Do Morkies shed more than Valley Bulldogs?
- Which one drools more, the Morkie or the Valley Bulldog
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Morkie or the Valley Bulldog?
- Does the Morkie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Valley Bulldog?
- Do Morkies Bark and Howl? What about Valley Bulldogs?
- Can Morkies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Valley Bulldogs Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Morkie vs. Valley Bulldog
- Can Morkies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Valley Bulldogs Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Morkie or the Valley Bulldog?
- Are Morkies good family dogs? What about Valley Bulldogs?
- How Kid-friendly are Morkies and Valley Bulldogs?
- Is the Morkie Easier to Train than the Valley Bulldog?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Morkie
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Valley Bulldog
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Morkie versus Valley Bulldog. Which One is a Better Pet?
Morkie Versus Valley Bulldog: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Morkie and the Valley Bulldog? 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 Morkie and the Valley Bulldog 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 Morkie and the Valley Bulldog.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Morkie and the Valley Bulldog 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 Morkie and for the Valley Bulldog. 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 Morkie and the Valley Bulldog.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Morkie or the Valley Bulldog.
Morkie versus Valley Bulldog: Overview
A very important difference between the Morkie and the Valley Bulldog is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Morkie is a tiny-sized dog while the Valley Bulldog is a large-sized dog.
Furthermore, both the Morkie and the Valley Bulldog are Mixed Breed Dogs. This means both the Morkie and the Valley Bulldog are not purebred dogs.
Morkie versus Valley Bulldog: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Morkie to the Valley Bulldog 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 Morkie and the Valley Bulldog
Factor | Morkie | Valley Bulldog |
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Does NOT Shed | 5/5 | 2/5 |
Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Life Span | 10 to 14 years | 8 to 12 years |
Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 1/5 |
Dog Friendly | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Easygoing | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 1/5 |
Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 5/5 |
Easy To Train | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 5/5 |
General Health | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Intelligence | 4/5 | 3/5 |
NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Height | 4 to 8 inches | 12 to 25 inches |
Does NOT chew on things | 1/5 | 4/5 |
Does NOT Bark or Howl | 1/5 | 2/5 |
Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Weight | 7 to 13 pounds | 50 to 125 pounds |
Average Lifespan | 12.0 years | 10.0 years |
Average Price | $1950 | $2050 |
Price Range | $1500 – $2381 | $1950 – $2200 |
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 Morkie 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 Valley Bulldog. 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 Morkie is 74 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Valley Bulldog is 74 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Valley Bulldog is not better or worse than the Morkie. So, you can get the Valley Bulldog or 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 Morkie and the Valley Bulldog so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Morkie and the Valley Bulldog
Below is a list of where the Morkie and the Valley Bulldog are most different:
The Similarities Between the Morkie and the Valley Bulldog
The Morkie and the Valley Bulldog are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Morkie and the Valley Bulldog are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Morkie versus Valley Bulldog
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Morkie and the Valley Bulldog.
Morkies weigh 7 to 13 pounds when fully grown. Morkies are 4 to 8 inches when fully grown.
On the other hand, Valley Bulldogs weigh 50 to 125 pounds when fully grown. Valley Bulldogs are 12 to 25 inches when fully grown.
Lifespan of Morkie versus Valley Bulldog
The lifespan of Morkies is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Morkies is 12.0 years.
The lifespan of Valley Bulldogs is between 8 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Valley Bulldogs is 10.0 years.
Morkies live longer than Valley Bulldogs.
Price of Morkie versus Price of Valley Bulldog
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 reviewing the prices of 388 Morkie puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Valley Bulldog puppy is $2050. The price of the Valley Bulldog typically ranges from $1950 – $2200. However, the price of the Valley Bulldog can be as low as $1700 and as high as $2500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 8 Valley Bulldog puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Valley Bulldog is more expensive than the Morkie.
Morkie | Valley Bulldog | |
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Average Price | $1950 | $2050 |
Price Range | $1500 to $2381 | $1950 to $2200 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Morkie and Valley Bulldog. For different price points, the charts show how many Morkie puppies or how many Valley Bulldog puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
![A breakdown of the prices of Morkies. The typical price range is shaded Green.](https://i0.wp.com/pupvs.com/wp-content/uploads/images/morkie-prices-average-range.jpg?w=900&ssl=1)
A breakdown of the prices of Morkies. The typical price range is shaded Green.
![A breakdown of the prices of Valley Bulldogs](https://i0.wp.com/pupvs.com/wp-content/uploads/images/valley-bulldog-prices-average-range.jpg?w=900&ssl=1)
A breakdown of the prices of Valley Bulldogs
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Morkie puppy or the Valley Bulldog 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.
Tolerates Being Alone: Morkie versus Valley Bulldog
Morkies do not like to be left alone.
Valley Bulldogs do not like to be left alone.
Do Morkies shed more than Valley Bulldogs?
Morkies do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Valley Bulldogs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Morkie or the Valley Bulldog
Morkies do have a very low tendency to drool.
Valley Bulldogs drool moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Morkie or the Valley Bulldog?
Morkies are moderately easy to groom.
Valley Bulldogs are very easy to groom.
Does the Morkie Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Valley Bulldog?
Morkies have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Valley Bulldogs have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Do Morkies Bark and Howl? What about Valley Bulldogs?
Morkies are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Valley Bulldogs are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Morkies Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Valley Bulldogs Tolerate Cold Weather?
Morkies cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Valley Bulldogs cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Morkie vs. Valley Bulldog
Morkies do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Valley Bulldogs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Can Morkies Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Valley Bulldogs Tolerate Hot Weather?
Morkies can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Valley Bulldogs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Morkie or the Valley Bulldog?
Morkies do not get along well with other dogs.
Valley Bulldogs get along fairly well with other dogs.
Are Morkies good family dogs? What about Valley Bulldogs?
Morkies are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Valley Bulldogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Morkies and Valley Bulldogs?
Morkies get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Valley Bulldogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Morkie Easier to Train than the Valley Bulldog?
Morkies are fairly easy to train.
Valley Bulldogs are fairly easy to train.
Is the Morkie Better for Apartment Owners than the Valley Bulldog?
Morkies adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Valley Bulldogs adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Morkie or the Valley Bulldog?
Morkies are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Valley Bulldogs are OK for new dog owners.
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 Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Valley Bulldog
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Valley Bulldog 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 Valley Bulldog:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Morkie and how the Valley Bulldog compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Morkie and of the Valley Bulldog to other breeds:
Morkie Versus Other Dog Breeds
Morkie versus Biewer Terrier Morkie versus Peek A Poo Morkie versus Mudi Morkie versus Cavachon Morkie versus Keeshond Morkie versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Morkie versus King Shepherd Morkie versus Shih Tzu Morkie versus Chinese Shar-Pei Morkie versus Aussiedoodle Morkie versus Finnish Lapphund Morkie versus Australian Shepherd Morkie versus Aussiedoodle Morkie versus Cane Corso Morkie versus Icelandic Sheepdog Morkie versus Komondor Morkie versus Havanese Morkie versus Mudi Morkie versus West Highland White Terrier Morkie versus German Shorthaired Pointer Morkie versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever Morkie versus Stabyhoun Morkie versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog Morkie versus Berger Picard Morkie versus Miniature Schnauzer
Valley Bulldog Versus Other Dog Breeds
Valley Bulldog versus Kooikerhondje Valley Bulldog versus Dogue de Bordeaux Valley Bulldog versus Basenji Valley Bulldog versus Canaan Dog Valley Bulldog versus Greyhound Valley Bulldog versus Alaskan Klee Kai Valley Bulldog versus Coton de Tulear Valley Bulldog versus Mudi Valley Bulldog versus Labradoodle Valley Bulldog versus Australian Terrier Valley Bulldog versus Dachshund Valley Bulldog versus Field Spaniel Valley Bulldog versus Akita Valley Bulldog versus Lancashire Heeler Valley Bulldog versus American Foxhound Valley Bulldog versus Pomapoo Valley Bulldog versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Valley Bulldog versus Australian Cattle Dog Valley Bulldog versus Akita Valley Bulldog versus Mudi Valley Bulldog versus Skye Terrier Valley Bulldog versus American Water Spaniel Valley Bulldog versus German Longhaired Pointer Valley Bulldog versus Lakeland Terrier Valley Bulldog versus Bolognese
Conclusion: Morkie versus Valley Bulldog. 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 Morkie and the Valley Bulldog better suits you and your family.