Buddyz is pet business management software that helps grooming salons, dog daycares, boarding businesses, and multi-location pet service operators manage scheduling, check-in, pet profiles, customer communication, payments, and daily operations in one platform.

Who is Buddyz built for?

Buddyz is built for pet business owners and teams running grooming salons, dog daycares, boarding facilities, and multi-location pet service businesses. It adapts to grooming-only shops, daycare-only operations, combined services, and multi-location businesses.

Is Buddyz free to start?

Yes. Buddyz starts with a free Core Platform that includes smart scheduling, pet intelligence, and smart check-in. Add-on capabilities for grooming, daycare, boarding, operations, customer communication, payments, and reporting are available as modular add-ons.

Does Buddyz replace scheduling software like Vagaro or MindBody for pet businesses?

Buddyz goes beyond scheduling. While it includes smart scheduling and booking, it also provides live operations workflow, pet intelligence (profiles, grooming notes, vaccine tracking), customer communication, deposit and payment processing, and business reporting — all in one platform built specifically for pet service businesses.

Can Buddyz track pet vaccine records?

Yes. Buddyz tracks vaccine records, expiration dates, and compliance requirements as part of each pet's profile. This is particularly useful for daycare and boarding businesses that require up-to-date vaccination documentation before accepting pets.

How does Buddyz reduce no-shows for pet appointments?

Buddyz reduces no-shows by enabling businesses to collect deposits at booking, save cards on file, and send automated appointment reminders to customers. This combination of financial commitment and timely communication significantly reduces last-minute cancellations and no-shows.

Does Buddyz work for multi-location pet businesses?

Yes. Buddyz supports multi-location operations with shared customer and pet profiles across locations, location-level access controls, role management, team visibility, and consolidated business reporting.

What makes Buddyz different from traditional pet salon software?

Traditional pet salon software focuses on calendar booking. Buddyz is a full operating system that adds live workflow visibility, operations intelligence, pet profile management, grooming history tracking, automated customer communication, and payment processing alongside scheduling — giving pet businesses a complete platform instead of disconnected tools.

Do Morkies bark a lot?

Morkies often inherit the Yorkie's watchful, vocal nature and will readily bark at noises, visitors, and anything they find suspicious. For their size, they can be surprisingly loud. The good news is that consistent training helps: teach a 'quiet' cue early, reward calm behaviour, and make sure the dog isn't bored or anxious, as both make barking worse. Managing barking from puppyhood is especially important for apartment dwellers and anyone with close neighbours.

Are Morkies hypoallergenic?

Both parent breeds have fine, low-shedding coats, so Morkies tend to shed very little and spread less hair and dander around the home, which appeals to allergy-conscious owners. However, no dog is genuinely hypoallergenic — all produce dander and saliva proteins that can trigger allergies. Because Morkies are crossbreeds, coats vary slightly, so some individuals suit allergy sufferers better than others. If allergies matter, spend time with the specific dog before committing.

How much grooming does a Morkie need?

The Morkie's fine, silky coat sheds very little but mats extremely easily, so daily brushing right down to the skin is essential rather than optional — skip a couple of days and knots form fast. On top of that, plan for a professional groom roughly every four to six weeks for bathing and clipping. Add in regular tear-stain wiping, ear checks, and dental care, and it's clear the Morkie is a real grooming commitment despite its tiny size.

Can Morkies be left alone?

Morkies are devoted, people-focused little dogs that want to be with their families, and they're prone to separation anxiety and stress-barking when left alone too long. They're best suited to households where someone is around much of the day. If you do need to leave them, build up alone time very gradually from puppyhood, use puzzle feeders and safe chews, and consider a dog-sitter, companion, or daycare for longer absences. A Morkie left alone too much can become anxious, noisy, and unhappy.

United States • Mixed

Morkie

A tiny bundle of personality — the Maltese-Yorkie mix that pairs a silky low-shed coat with a bold, devoted heart.

Weight4–8 lbs

Height6–9 in

Lifespan10–15 years

SizeToy

Overview

Small mixed breed companion dog combining the gentle nature of the Maltese with the spirited personality of the Yorkshire Terrier. Known for its long, silky, low-shedding coat and toy-sized stature.

Best for

•People who want a small, affectionate, characterful companion and can offer near-constant company plus daily coat care. The Morkie suits attentive singles, couples, seniors, and calmer homes with gentle, older children.

May not suit

•Households out for long hours, homes with boisterous young children, or owners wanting a fuss-free coat. This fragile, people-focused mix is prone to separation anxiety and barking, and its fine coat needs daily brushing to avoid matting.

History & Origins

Modern designer crossbreed that became popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s in North America. Developed by crossing purebred Maltese with Yorkshire Terrier to create a small, low-shedding companion dog. Not recognized by major kennel clubs but popular with designer breed enthusiasts.

Characteristics & Traits

Apartment Living4 / 5

Families with Children3 / 5

First-Time Owners3 / 5

Other Dogs3 / 5

Alone Time Tolerance2 / 5

Shedding Level1 / 5

Grooming Needs4 / 5

Trainability3 / 5

Barking4 / 5

Prey Drive2 / 5

Energy Level3 / 5

Lifestyle

Apartment Living

4/5

Families with Children

3/5

First-Time Owners

3/5

Other Dogs

3/5

Alone Time Tolerance

2/5

Shedding Level

1/5

Grooming Needs

4/5

Behavior

Trainability

3/5

Barking

4/5

Prey Drive

2/5

Exercise

Energy Level

3/5

Exercise & Training

Aim for around 20–40 minutes of total activity per day. The Morkie has modest, easily-met exercise needs. A couple of short walks plus indoor play and gentle games are plenty. Its greatest need is company and attention rather than intense physical activity.

Daily Walks by Living Situation

Apartment or Home Without a Backyard

2 walks / day

~15 min each

Two short walks a day plus indoor play and company suit an apartment Morkie well. Manage barking early with a 'quiet' cue so this alert little dog stays a good neighbour in a flat.

Home With a Backyard

2 walks / day

~15 min each

A garden is a small bonus for pottering, but the Morkie is very much an indoor lap dog that would far rather be with its people than out in the yard alone.

Daycare or Park Time?

Gentle, sociable Morkies can enjoy daycare, which also eases their dislike of being alone. Choose small, calm, size-matched groups to keep this tiny dog safe from rough play.

Training

Bright but sometimes stubborn from the Yorkie side, so training needs patience and a light, positive touch.

Keep sessions short, fun, and rewarding, and stay consistent — nagging or scolding just shuts them down.

For Pet Parents

The Morkie's fine, silky, low-shedding coat is beautiful but among the most matting-prone of the tiny crossbreeds. It needs daily brushing at home plus a professional groom every four to six weeks. Tear staining around the eyes is common in lighter-coated dogs and needs regular attention.

Difficulty: High

Grooming Commitment

The Morkie's fine, silky coat sheds very little but mats very easily, so daily brushing at home is essential, along with a professional groom every four to six weeks. Tear staining, dental care, and its tiny fragile frame all need attention too — a small dog with genuine everyday grooming needs.

At-Home Basics

Difficulty: High

Caring for Your Morkie at Home

Brush daily

The fine, silky coat tangles almost overnight. Brush every day right down to the skin with a slicker and comb — skipping even a couple of days lets mats form quickly against the skin.

Manage tear staining

Light-coated Morkies often develop reddish tear stains. Wipe gently around the eyes daily with a damp cloth, keep the hair there trimmed short, and mention heavy tearing to your vet.

Prioritise dental care

Tiny mouths mean crowded teeth and a high risk of dental disease. Brush several times a week with dog toothpaste and keep up regular vet dental checks to protect those small teeth.

Handle gently

This is a fragile little dog. Trim nails every few weeks, check ears weekly, and take care during grooming and play to protect its delicate legs and small frame.

Mistakes to Avoid

Skipping daily brushing, so the fine silky coat mats badly within days.
Ignoring tear staining until it becomes stubborn and hard to clean.
Neglecting dental care, which tiny breeds need more than most.
Letting professional grooms lapse until the coat has to be clipped right down.

When to Call in a Professional

Book a professional groomer every four to six weeks for a bath, clip, and tidy, and mention any tear staining or ear concerns. Go sooner if the coat is matting faster than you can manage at home, so it can be sorted gently rather than shaved off.

Coat & Colors

Type: Fine and silky
Family: Low-shed silky coat
Undercoat: No
Shedding: Very low
Seasonal Change: Minimal
Matting Risk: High

Common Problem Areas

Around the eyes and muzzleBehind the earsArmpits and legsUnder the collar

Frequently Asked Questions

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