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YorkieDadNpines · 06-29-2008, 10:09 AM

OK, I'm just throwing this out there.....

I've heard there are other men that have Yorkies on here, but I never see any in the forums. Also, why the stereotype of a guy having a small dog being "feminine"????? No one on here has ever suggested that, you all have been accepting and very friendly. It's more of the public in general.

I was raised around small dogs and it's just a preference I and some other guys have. I'm cool with what people think. I just don't get the connection. If a Dad has a short child, no one would think anything of that.

Verna · 06-29-2008, 10:16 AM

I just went to Petsmart yesterday and saw two guys with little dogs. I saw a very athletic type guy with a tiny chihuahua and another guy with a toy poodle. I think it's cute! I even spoke to the Athletic guys b/c she was so cute and he was going on and on about how she runs the house. She was his little princess from what I could see.

nikkinack · 06-29-2008, 10:23 AM

My husband loves Lily and Kingston and he does not care what other people think about it.

SMApup · 06-29-2008, 10:34 AM

All I have to say is that I have owned a dog from each size catagory. Right now I own a little hellion. I am a very proud yorkie daddy. Even though she isnt as small as most. I think there is a stigma for a lot of guys that small dogs are for sissies and gay guys (not that I don't perpetuate that by being a gay guy). All that should matter is that you love your dog and you take care of them for their whole life.

Miss Magoo · 06-29-2008, 10:37 AM

I think it's fine for ANY one to have Yorkie or any other small dog. My best friend has always had small and big dogs since he was little. As he's gotten older (now just turned 31) he has a Maltese and is considering getting a Yorkie or another little dog. He just likes the smaller dogs because its' easier for him to take care of and they don't mind him having to be away for work.

I was in Petsmart yesterday too and apparently it was small dog day with their male owners because it was packed with poodles, yorkies, and chihuahuas. There's even a very macho/athletic type of man that goes to my vet and he has this teeny tiny chihuahua that he thinks he and I need to set up on a date.

My thought is if you love your dog, that's all that matters and poo poo on anyone that says differently.

Dana & Bella

Wigfur · 06-29-2008, 10:37 AM

ha ha My man plays with Leo as much if not more then the kids and I do. He takes him places and loves him to bits.

shirlblack · 06-29-2008, 10:43 AM

My dh loves Scooter and prefers small dogs over large breeds.

Woogie Man · 06-29-2008, 10:50 AM

Some guys see a big, tough dog as an extension of their manhood. Some of us don't need such an extension.

jadecomputergal · 06-29-2008, 10:54 AM

We have four small Yorkies, and my husband adores them and dotes on them almost as much as I do. When he comes in from work every day, he gives me a hug and kiss then lies down on the floor to play with the dogs, and he's not effeminate by any means. If people think you're weird just because you have miniature dogs rather than something "masculine," they likely have an issue with their own masculinity. LOL. They don't know what they're missing from being so narrow-minded

Nikki+2 · 06-29-2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by YorkieDadNpines

OK, I'm just throwing this out there.....

I've heard there are other men that have Yorkies on here, but I never see any in the forums. Also, why the stereotype of a guy having a small dog being "feminine"????? No one on here has ever suggested that, you all have been accepting and very friendly. It's more of the public in general.

I was raised around small dogs and it's just a preference I and some other guys have. I'm cool with what people think. I just don't get the connection. If a Dad has a short child, no one would think anything of that.

The 2 men who are active members who pop in my mind are Bubblpopelectrc (Kyle) and Alaskayorkie (Mike).

ETA- my husband used to be one of those men who thought men should only own big dogs but he got over it.

stovesj · 06-29-2008, 11:03 AM

When I first got Gracie my husband kinda had that fufu dog attitude but it only took a few minutes for him to get over it. Then we I dressed her in first outfit he didn't really want to hold her in public. I think he was kind of embarrassed.
Well....that didn't last long. She is definitely a Daddy's Girl and he even picks out clothes for her that he thinks will look cute on her. He is very protective of her and...if anyone refers to her as a "rat dog" he jumps all over them. Way to go Daddy!!!

jim n · 06-29-2008, 11:04 AM

Syd is my first small dog. I wouldn't trade him for the world. Besides, I have no issues with my manhood.

Nikki+2 · 06-29-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jim n

Syd is my first small dog. I wouldn't trade him for the world. Besides, I have no issues with my manhood.

LOL, good for you!

Men who need to prove their manliness through their dog are kind of sad. Syd is a cutie!
There are lots of reasons to prefer a small dog and none of them have anything to do with if you're a boy or a girl.

BubblPopElectrc · 06-29-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikki+2

The 2 men who are active members who pop in my mind are Bubblpopelectrc (Kyle) and Alaskayorkie (Mike).

ETA- my husband used to be one of those men who thought men should only own big dogs but he got over it.

Nikki, thanks for calling me a man rather than those names you normally call me...

TootiesMom · 06-29-2008, 11:22 AM

I think the only men with a problem with small dogs have their own problems, not you.

M dh is so crazy about my babies... even dd's boyfriend is crazy about them!

You stick with us... we like anyone who loves a yorkie....
d

06-29-2008, 10:09 AM	#1
YorkieDadNpines No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL Posts: 80	Men and Yorkies OK, I'm just throwing this out there..... I've heard there are other men that have Yorkies on here, but I never see any in the forums. Also, why the stereotype of a guy having a small dog being "feminine"????? No one on here has ever suggested that, you all have been accepting and very friendly. It's more of the public in general. I was raised around small dogs and it's just a preference I and some other guys have. I'm cool with what people think. I just don't get the connection. If a Dad has a short child, no one would think anything of that.

06-29-2008, 10:16 AM	#2
Verna Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Irving Posts: 137	I just went to Petsmart yesterday and saw two guys with little dogs. I saw a very athletic type guy with a tiny chihuahua and another guy with a toy poodle. I think it's cute! I even spoke to the Athletic guys b/c she was so cute and he was going on and on about how she runs the house. She was his little princess from what I could see. __________________ Maxipoo

06-29-2008, 10:23 AM	#3
nikkinack YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 1,453	My husband loves Lily and Kingston and he does not care what other people think about it. __________________ Member of Petite Pups United and Spoiled Rotten Club Proud member of the CrAzYcLuB

06-29-2008, 10:37 AM	#6
Wigfur Favre Fan ALWAYS! Donating Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 696	ha ha My man plays with Leo as much if not more then the kids and I do. He takes him places and loves him to bits. __________________ Proud Mommy Cyan Korbin Leonidas Athena

06-29-2008, 10:43 AM	#7
shirlblack Bailey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 750	My dh loves Scooter and prefers small dogs over large breeds. __________________ Shirl and Bailey Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina

06-29-2008, 10:34 AM	#4
SMApup Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dennisport,MA Posts: 20	All I have to say is that I have owned a dog from each size catagory. Right now I own a little hellion. I am a very proud yorkie daddy. Even though she isnt as small as most. I think there is a stigma for a lot of guys that small dogs are for sissies and gay guys (not that I don't perpetuate that by being a gay guy). All that should matter is that you love your dog and you take care of them for their whole life.

06-29-2008, 10:37 AM	#5
Miss Magoo Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 147	I think it's fine for ANY one to have Yorkie or any other small dog. My best friend has always had small and big dogs since he was little. As he's gotten older (now just turned 31) he has a Maltese and is considering getting a Yorkie or another little dog. He just likes the smaller dogs because its' easier for him to take care of and they don't mind him having to be away for work. I was in Petsmart yesterday too and apparently it was small dog day with their male owners because it was packed with poodles, yorkies, and chihuahuas. There's even a very macho/athletic type of man that goes to my vet and he has this teeny tiny chihuahua that he thinks he and I need to set up on a date. My thought is if you love your dog, that's all that matters and poo poo on anyone that says differently. Dana & Bella

06-29-2008, 10:50 AM	#8
Woogie Man YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 679	Some guys see a big, tough dog as an extension of their manhood. Some of us don't need such an extension.

06-29-2008, 10:54 AM	#9
jadecomputergal Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: West Chester, PA, USA Posts: 322	I'd have to say that's a sterotype and people should have whatever dogs they like We have four small Yorkies, and my husband adores them and dotes on them almost as much as I do. When he comes in from work every day, he gives me a hug and kiss then lies down on the floor to play with the dogs, and he's not effeminate by any means. If people think you're weird just because you have miniature dogs rather than something "masculine," they likely have an issue with their own masculinity. LOL. They don't know what they're missing from being so narrow-minded

06-29-2008, 11:03 AM	#11
stovesj Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kenmore, Washington Posts: 761	When I first got Gracie my husband kinda had that fufu dog attitude but it only took a few minutes for him to get over it. Then we I dressed her in first outfit he didn't really want to hold her in public. I think he was kind of embarrassed. Well....that didn't last long. She is definitely a Daddy's Girl and he even picks out clothes for her that he thinks will look cute on her. He is very protective of her and...if anyone refers to her as a "rat dog" he jumps all over them. Way to go Daddy!!! __________________ Joanne, Mommy to Gracie and Izzy, her Aussie sister...or should I say her other Mommy!!!

06-29-2008, 11:04 AM	#12
jim n Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 150	Syd is my first small dog. I wouldn't trade him for the world. Besides, I have no issues with my manhood.

06-29-2008, 11:22 AM	#15
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,989	I think the only men with a problem with small dogs have their own problems, not you. M dh is so crazy about my babies... even dd's boyfriend is crazy about them! You stick with us... we like anyone who loves a yorkie.... d __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty!