Meet Kooper - a 4 year old, 12 lb Maltese–Yorkie mix with a heart full of affection and a serious talent for snuggling!
Quick Facts:
Name: Kooper
Breed: Maltese/Yorkshire Terrier Mix
Age: 4 years old
Weight: 12 lbs.
House-Trained: Yes
Crate-Trained: Working on it
Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Cats: Not tested, but likely fine (he’s great with rabbits!)
Good with Kids: Not tested, but likely fine
Energy Level: Medium
Fence Required: No
Dog’s Location: Raleigh, NC
About Kooper’s Breed:
Our best guess is that Kooper is a Maltese/Yorkshire Terrier mixed breed. A Maltese–Yorkie mix, often called a Morkie, is a small, affectionate, and lively companion dog that blends the Maltese’s sweetness with the Yorkshire Terrier’s spunky, confident personality. They’re known for being people oriented, cuddly, and expressive, often forming strong bonds with their humans. Because they’re intelligent and full of character, they thrive in homes that offer attention, gentle structure, and daily engagement.
A Maltese–Yorkie mix thrives in a home that offers steady companionship, gentle structure, and lots of affection. Because they bond closely with their people, they do best with someone who enjoys having a small dog nearby throughout the day and can provide daily engagement and routine. Their ideal home is one that appreciates a cuddly, people oriented dog but can also offer consistent boundaries to balance their spirited, sometimes stubborn terrier side.
A calm household, regular walks, and a cozy spot to snuggle make this mix happiest, and they tend to fit beautifully into apartments or houses as long as they get attention, love, and predictable daily care.
What to Love about Kooper:
He’s a total love bug who will jump into your lap the moment he gets the chance, and he greets his people with joyful excitement and a few happy barks when they come home!
Kooper adores burrowing under blankets but is just as content curled up in a cozy dog bed. He’s fully potty trained and working on his crate training; while he gets sad when his humans leave, he can stay in his crate for short periods — though he’d prefer you come back soon.
Kooper is great on a leash and doesn’t require a fenced yard as long as he gets his daily walks. He loves all people and showers everyone with affection, and although he hasn’t met children yet, he’d likely adore them too. He’s wonderful with other dogs and enjoys playing and snuggling with his canine friends, though he can show a bit of leash reactivity that improves with redirection. Kooper has also been gentle and respectful with the rabbits in his foster home and would likely do well with cats too! With medium energy, fun zoomies, and an excellent ability to settle in for cuddles, Kooper is an easygoing, affectionate companion who just wants a family that will love him as much as he loves them!
Kooper’s “Kaptivating” Highlights:
• Affectionate love bug — happiest snuggled up and will jump in your lap any chance he gets
• Joyful greeter — full of excitement and happy barks when his people come home
• Blanket burrower — loves curling under blankets or settling into a cozy dog bed
• Potty trained — reliable in the home and working steadily on crate training
• People loving sweetheart — adores everyone he meets and likely great with kids
• Dog friendly companion — loves every dog he’s met and enjoys playtime with canine friends
• Leash ready walker — great on leash and doesn’t require a fenced yard with daily walks
• Gentle with small animals — wonderful with rabbits and likely to do well with cats
• Medium energy cutie — enjoys zoomies but settles beautifully for cuddles
• Easygoing companion — sweet, affectionate, and just wants someone to love as much as he loves them
Comprehensive details are provided in the dog's description. to ensure a smooth process, please submit a completed application through our website at: http://crisisdogsnc.org/dog-adoption/. Please note that questions via email or social media channels may not receive a response without a completed application. As part of our commitment to responsible adoption practices, we require excellent veterinarian references and conduct virtual home visits. Additionally, your prior or current dog must be on year-round heartworm prevention. We assist with coordinating transportation by both land and air whenever feasible. All assessments regarding breed and age are conducted by licensed veterinarians. We look forward to assisting you in finding your perfect canine companion!
