uh oh, i think i want a girl now! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

jennzy · 01-20-2009, 09:37 PM

i am looking into getting another yorkie...
a yorkie to call my own
though technically mickey was my 9th birthday present, he somehow became my parents dog.

i always thought i was going to get a boy yorkie because mickey is a boy and i much love boy dogs than girl dogs (i find the girls to be very needy and snappy; westie and maltese experience).

but looking at other members beautiful girl yorkies, i am torn!!!!
they look absolutely adorable in little dresses!

i started to also look at doggie accessories and oh man, a doggie tiara bow?
and i also fell in love with a pink juicy couture dog house that i really want
http://content.nordstrom.com/ImageGa...3/_5480563.jpg

now im confused and don't know what to do!!!!
have you ever had this kind of problem? if so which sex did you end up getting and why?

p.s i thought i should also mention that i think about a new yorkie i plan on getting more than my school work... im already behind eeek! (cuz during my spare time i look up dog stuff or yorkies)
oh boyyy

LilMissy · 01-20-2009, 09:48 PM

I've had both male and female dogs and I like them both equally! I think you really fall in love with the dog, not the gender. I would just go and view a litter of pups, and see which one steals your heart. The bows and frills are cute, but there are cute accessories for boy dogs too. Besides, your Yorkie isn't a fashion accessory. It is a pet. What if it won't tolerate playing dressing up? You just never know!

GroomerKiera · 01-20-2009, 09:53 PM

Just chose your next one for its personality, and youll find he/she fits perfectly and youll still have stuff to shop for.

jennzy · 01-20-2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LilMissy

I've had both male and female dogs and I like them both equally! I think you really fall in love with the dog, not the gender. I would just go and view a litter of pups, and see which one steals your heart. The bows and frills are cute, but there are cute accessories for boy dogs too. Besides, your Yorkie isn't a fashion accessory. It is a pet. What if it won't tolerate playing dressing up? You just never know!

when i go see a breeder, dont i tell them right off the bat i want a boy or a girl?
cuz i thought thats how it was supposed to be...

but if i can just go there and look at the puppies and see that might be much better!

plus, who says a boy can't wear pink right?

adorame · 01-20-2009, 10:31 PM

I knew when I got my boy Jeter that I would end up getting a few more Yorkies...one is just not enough if you ask me

I see nothing wrong with you wanting a girl but I must share my story with you about my girl...She is a tomboy

She pulls her bows out of her hair within the first 5 minutes that I get them in! I have some darling clothing for her but she prefers to be

NAKED

The only time she likes her clothing is when its chilly out, then she keeps her cute sweaters on. She even chewed up one of her Jackets and I had to get her another one. I was just saying to my husband that our Jeter is more of a (shhhh I don't want to embarrass my boy) Princess than our little girl. You should see him prancing around in his clothing and his hair up in a bow

Axl likes to be in his jacket or pajamas but he don't like his hair done.

Lucia · 01-20-2009, 11:10 PM

My girl Twinkle likes to be naked too!! She'll tolerate a little t-shirt and her coat when its cold out but frills and bows are a no-no

She's a fiesty little thing and not much of a cuddler - but she's our heart and we wouldnt want her any other way

I think the great thing about yorkies is that the bows and outfits look adorable on either girls or boys. I wish you the best of luck if you do get a new yorkie baby - don't forget to post pics!! xxx xxx

LilMissy · 01-20-2009, 11:15 PM

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when i go see a breeder, dont i tell them right off the bat i want a boy or a girl?
cuz i thought thats how it was supposed to be...

but if i can just go there and look at the puppies and see that might be much better!

plus, who says a boy can't wear pink right?

I've seen some gorgeoussss little bows and outfits for boys!

When I went to pick out my Yorkie, I got to choose from a litter of 2 boys and 2 girls. I guess that it probably depends on the breeder and what they have available. I'm a firm believer in just following your heart, it will all work out in the end. Good luck with whatever you decide, whether it be a little boy or a girl.

lemonlauren · 01-20-2009, 11:33 PM

Shhh I won't tell if you get a boy and put him in a dress, lol.

Lauren & Nikko

yorkiepuppie · 01-20-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lemonlauren

Shhh I won't tell if you get a boy and put him in a dress, lol.

Lauren & Nikko

NO!!!! don't put a boy in a dress!

everytime people ask me if milu is a boy or girl i always think they are kind of stupid. because she is always wearing a pink dress or a pink jacket with a pink bow in her hair, or something like that.

i would answer their question ad then say "she is wearing a pink dress!"

it makes me wonder why they would ask such a question!? do a lot of male dog owners dress up their dogs in a pink dress?

i think that is wrong!

there are super cute outfits for boys too! i don't think you should put them in a dress. i feel bad for them if they wear a dress!

that's like if you had a son and putting a dress on him when he is a baby or a toddler. (when he is still to young to fight with you about it)

yorkiepuppie · 01-20-2009, 11:51 PM

i did research before getting milu, to figure out what if i wanted a boy or a girl.
from what i read, most says that boys tend to be more affectionate. which is what i wanted.

but i ended up getting a girl, because i wanted to put her in cute dresses, and because i don't like boy dog's "parts"

plus, there were so many dogs to pick from, i think there was 6 dogs. and they were all so cute!

milu is very affectionate and i love her very much!!! i think it just depends on the dog!

Miao · 01-21-2009, 12:35 AM

I prefer to let my girl's hair and skin breathe and soak in some sunlight. When it's cold and/or wet out, I tend to dress her in gender neutral or "boy" colours. People usually assume she's a boy even when she's naked except for the blue hair tie. She's a tomboy anyway and I don't think she cares which gender others believe her to be.

When I got her, I was actually expecting to end the day bringing a boy home... and well, I actually believed I brought home a boy... and that's another story for another day.

TresCutePiggies · 01-21-2009, 07:38 AM

Not to sway your judgment but...(see attached)

I wanted a girl for a lot of the same reasons as you - dresses, bows, etc. All that being said my Rory is a tomboy! She will wear the dresses and bows, but her most favorite thing in the world is playing ball. I have pictures of her from her 1st birthday party (Alice in Wonderland theme tea party) where she is dressed as Alice complete with a giant blue headband/bow on her head and she has a tennis ball in her mouth and is surrounded by dogs 10x her size.

The other thing is, as much as I like the dresses, I find I often buy her things that are certainly unisex if not outright meant for boys.

I really like the idea of meeting all the puppies and picking based on which one you form a bond with...

I, too, think people are crazy when they ask me if Rory is a boy or a girl. A few weeks ago we were at my boyfriend's (of 5 years - only relevant b/c the family has known us a long time and certainly since when we got Rory) sister's house and Rory is running around in a Juicy tiara tee (has rhinestones all over the back if you don't know the one I mean) with a matching pink bow - his stepmom then says oh that's a cute bow, but shouldn't it be blue - WHAT?!?!?!?!?!

Bria · 01-21-2009, 07:57 AM

I think you should just tell the breeder you aren't sure which you want..that way you can look at all the puppies when I first wanted a yorkie i knew that i wanted a boy there was NO changing my mind..i even had a name picked out for him already...but once i seen all the puppies i left with a girl

jennzy · 01-21-2009, 08:33 AM

TresCutePiggies
OMG!!!!
i love how you have the juicy house!!!!
i want that for my dog!!!

mickey's not much of a doggie house dog he goes there to puke when he's sick so we threw it out...

does your puppy like the juicy house? is it big enough for her? how big is she?
p.s her alice outfit is tres adorable!!!!!!

bria
when i was 9, i thought i was getting a girl dog but when i got there, surprise! i got a boy dog because the girl dog got very sick the night before

since i have a lot of time, ill see... i dont plan on reserving a puppy until march (because i won't have time to take care of the dog during exam period so the earliest when i can have a dog is end of april)

yorkie_mama22 · 01-21-2009, 08:50 AM

I would go and look and pick a puppy on personality and looks. I wouldn't pick gender based on the reasons you want one. No offense but it is people with the intentions like yours who get dogs and then get rid of them or spoil them to the point of being snappy. Not saying you will, but like one of the PP said these are NOT fashion accessories. They are pets, animals and shouldn't be bought because they can get a cute dog house or cute clothes. It is hurtful to read this for me. I wanted a female because I grew up with female dogs and the only male dog we had was crazy and felt a female was a good match for me. Of course dressing them up and all that jazz is cute but that shouldn't be your main reason for wanting a female, these may be a toy breed but they are NOT toys

01-20-2009, 09:37 PM	#1
jennzy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: TOronto, Canada Posts: 804	uh oh, i think i want a girl now! i am looking into getting another yorkie... a yorkie to call my own though technically mickey was my 9th birthday present, he somehow became my parents dog. i always thought i was going to get a boy yorkie because mickey is a boy and i much love boy dogs than girl dogs (i find the girls to be very needy and snappy; westie and maltese experience). but looking at other members beautiful girl yorkies, i am torn!!!! they look absolutely adorable in little dresses! i started to also look at doggie accessories and oh man, a doggie tiara bow? and i also fell in love with a pink juicy couture dog house that i really want http://content.nordstrom.com/ImageGa...3/_5480563.jpg now im confused and don't know what to do!!!! have you ever had this kind of problem? if so which sex did you end up getting and why? p.s i thought i should also mention that i think about a new yorkie i plan on getting more than my school work... im already behind eeek! (cuz during my spare time i look up dog stuff or yorkies) oh boyyy Last edited by jennzy; 01-20-2009 at 09:38 PM.

01-20-2009, 09:48 PM	#2
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	I've had both male and female dogs and I like them both equally! I think you really fall in love with the dog, not the gender. I would just go and view a litter of pups, and see which one steals your heart. The bows and frills are cute, but there are cute accessories for boy dogs too. Besides, your Yorkie isn't a fashion accessory. It is a pet. What if it won't tolerate playing dressing up? You just never know! __________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy)

01-20-2009, 09:53 PM	#3
GroomerKiera Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 47	Just chose your next one for its personality, and youll find he/she fits perfectly and youll still have stuff to shop for. __________________ Namaste', Kiera & Envii

01-20-2009, 10:31 PM	#5
adorame YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,312 Blog Entries: 1	I knew when I got my boy Jeter that I would end up getting a few more Yorkies...one is just not enough if you ask me I see nothing wrong with you wanting a girl but I must share my story with you about my girl...She is a tomboy She pulls her bows out of her hair within the first 5 minutes that I get them in! I have some darling clothing for her but she prefers to be NAKED The only time she likes her clothing is when its chilly out, then she keeps her cute sweaters on. She even chewed up one of her Jackets and I had to get her another one. I was just saying to my husband that our Jeter is more of a (shhhh I don't want to embarrass my boy) Princess than our little girl. You should see him prancing around in his clothing and his hair up in a bow Axl likes to be in his jacket or pajamas but he don't like his hair done. __________________ Brandy and her love bugs Jeter Axl Yumi Yasha

01-20-2009, 11:10 PM	#6
Lucia Twinkle & Wicket's Mum Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kent, England Posts: 2,197	My girl Twinkle likes to be naked too!! She'll tolerate a little t-shirt and her coat when its cold out but frills and bows are a no-no She's a fiesty little thing and not much of a cuddler - but she's our heart and we wouldnt want her any other way I think the great thing about yorkies is that the bows and outfits look adorable on either girls or boys. I wish you the best of luck if you do get a new yorkie baby - don't forget to post pics!! xxx xxx __________________ Love from Claire (Me!) mummy to skindaughters Mia and Lucia, furdaughter Twinkleand fursons Wicket and Ozzy 'Treat stressful situations like a dog; pee on them then walk away.' Last edited by Lucia; 01-20-2009 at 11:12 PM.

01-20-2009, 11:33 PM	#8
lemonlauren YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nevada Posts: 454	Shhh I won't tell if you get a boy and put him in a dress, lol. Lauren & Nikko

01-20-2009, 11:51 PM	#10
yorkiepuppie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 2,883	i did research before getting milu, to figure out what if i wanted a boy or a girl. from what i read, most says that boys tend to be more affectionate. which is what i wanted. but i ended up getting a girl, because i wanted to put her in cute dresses, and because i don't like boy dog's "parts" plus, there were so many dogs to pick from, i think there was 6 dogs. and they were all so cute! milu is very affectionate and i love her very much!!! i think it just depends on the dog! __________________ www.yenspiration.com i love milu

01-21-2009, 12:35 AM	#11
Miao No Longer a Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Savage Garden Posts: 1,147	I prefer to let my girl's hair and skin breathe and soak in some sunlight. When it's cold and/or wet out, I tend to dress her in gender neutral or "boy" colours. People usually assume she's a boy even when she's naked except for the blue hair tie. She's a tomboy anyway and I don't think she cares which gender others believe her to be. When I got her, I was actually expecting to end the day bringing a boy home... and well, I actually believed I brought home a boy... and that's another story for another day.

01-21-2009, 07:38 AM	#12
TresCutePiggies Owned by Rory & Lane Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,893	Not to sway your judgment but...(see attached) I wanted a girl for a lot of the same reasons as you - dresses, bows, etc. All that being said my Rory is a tomboy! She will wear the dresses and bows, but her most favorite thing in the world is playing ball. I have pictures of her from her 1st birthday party (Alice in Wonderland theme tea party) where she is dressed as Alice complete with a giant blue headband/bow on her head and she has a tennis ball in her mouth and is surrounded by dogs 10x her size. The other thing is, as much as I like the dresses, I find I often buy her things that are certainly unisex if not outright meant for boys. I really like the idea of meeting all the puppies and picking based on which one you form a bond with... I, too, think people are crazy when they ask me if Rory is a boy or a girl. A few weeks ago we were at my boyfriend's (of 5 years - only relevant b/c the family has known us a long time and certainly since when we got Rory) sister's house and Rory is running around in a Juicy tiara tee (has rhinestones all over the back if you don't know the one I mean) with a matching pink bow - his stepmom then says oh that's a cute bow, but shouldn't it be blue - WHAT?!?!?!?!?! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Rory and Lane now have a dog blog, Doggie Debutantes. Find us on Facebook here. Last edited by TresCutePiggies; 01-21-2009 at 07:41 AM. Reason: added picture of tee

01-21-2009, 07:57 AM	#13
Bria Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 229	I think you should just tell the breeder you aren't sure which you want..that way you can look at all the puppies when I first wanted a yorkie i knew that i wanted a boy there was NO changing my mind..i even had a name picked out for him already...but once i seen all the puppies i left with a girl __________________ Lola mommy to Bria

01-21-2009, 08:33 AM	#14
jennzy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: TOronto, Canada Posts: 804	TresCutePiggies OMG!!!! i love how you have the juicy house!!!! i want that for my dog!!! mickey's not much of a doggie house dog he goes there to puke when he's sick so we threw it out... does your puppy like the juicy house? is it big enough for her? how big is she? p.s her alice outfit is tres adorable!!!!!! bria when i was 9, i thought i was getting a girl dog but when i got there, surprise! i got a boy dog because the girl dog got very sick the night before since i have a lot of time, ill see... i dont plan on reserving a puppy until march (because i won't have time to take care of the dog during exam period so the earliest when i can have a dog is end of april)

01-21-2009, 08:50 AM	#15
yorkie_mama22 Currently Suspended! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 2,275	I would go and look and pick a puppy on personality and looks. I wouldn't pick gender based on the reasons you want one. No offense but it is people with the intentions like yours who get dogs and then get rid of them or spoil them to the point of being snappy. Not saying you will, but like one of the PP said these are NOT fashion accessories. They are pets, animals and shouldn't be bought because they can get a cute dog house or cute clothes. It is hurtful to read this for me. I wanted a female because I grew up with female dogs and the only male dog we had was crazy and felt a female was a good match for me. Of course dressing them up and all that jazz is cute but that shouldn't be your main reason for wanting a female, these may be a toy breed but they are NOT toys