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02-07-2006, 02:17 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Carlisle, PA
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| difference between males and females Hello! Well I have found a breeder about a month ago and I am first on her list. She has a litter that will be born in March and I have first pick up on a puppy! I originally wanted a girl for the sole purpose that I thought a boy would lift his leg and mark his territory. From what I understand you can get them neutered at 6 months and they do not start lifting their legs until 6-8 months. Is this true? What are the main differences in housetraining and temperament between males and females? Thank you |
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02-07-2006, 02:22 PM | #2 |
YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA
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| From just MY observation of other male and female yorkies in my life (friends yorkies), as well as my own, I find the females are much calmer. Though they are still very high energy, they tend to be more playful in a different manner. I found, in comparison to friends with male babies (and they don't always stop marking from being neutered. All the male dogs I know are neutered but still lift their leg) females were more easily housebroken. Males are also more territorial about their owner, in terms of agression and barking and have been less cuddly then females. I think with yorkies you win either way but this was just from my observation and helped me decide on a second female for my next baby. Again, not all males and females follow this guideline, just the one's I've come into contact with.
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02-07-2006, 02:26 PM | #3 |
Luv My Bug! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: california
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| Welcome to YT. There is a wealth of information and support. I once had prospective puppy owners come to look at some of my puppies. They asked me NOT to tell them who was what sex. They wanted to choose on personality Only. IMO un-neutered males are more likely to lift their legs for marking. An neutered male may lift his leg but just to go potty. Good Luck choosing your new Yorkie Baby. Take your Time you will have him/her for a long time.
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02-07-2006, 02:26 PM | #4 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Carlisle, PA
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| hmmm....i trust your observations and from the sound of it, I would probably like a female better...I will still do a little research and see what people's experiences have been like but I will keep your post in mind definitely. Thank you so much! |
02-07-2006, 03:23 PM | #5 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | I have had 2 males and 2 females all at different times and both my males were unneutered and both marked pretty bad, I don't know if neutering would have made a difference or not. All of them were sweet!
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02-07-2006, 03:29 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama
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| I have two females and one male all unaltered. My little boy, Peppy, does mark some, but to be very honest, it is my fault. If I were to spend the time and take the effort I could stop his marking, but it is way too easy to clean up a drop here and there. The females are very good about potty outside, however, Chattie will occasionally pee on my bed when she gets upset. Almost like she is saying piss on you. LOL I could stop this too, if I were to put forth the effort. they are all lovers. |
02-07-2006, 03:35 PM | #7 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: israel
Posts: 166
| I heard from many people that males much more loving and cuddly. Also you can make a "search" here and you will see that many people sad that to. I wanted female way more than a male, but after hearing the personality different i chouse to get a male. The only thing i am worry about it's maring problem. |
02-07-2006, 03:45 PM | #8 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Illinois
Posts: 283
| I have a male yorkie and he is very cuddly. He is also very playful and loving. He always has kisses for anyone that wants them. He is 7 yrs. old and still very playful. He loves his toys. If I kick back to watch TV he is on my lap for snuggle time. Good luck in your search. We actually did not pick him out on gender but by his personality. |
02-07-2006, 03:46 PM | #9 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma
Posts: 24
| My male does not mark I have a male yorkie who is almost 9 months. I had him neutered at 6 months and he has never marked. He is very playful and loves to give kisses (on the lips). He is very independent, but loves to cuddle when he sleeps. Good luck deciding! |
02-07-2006, 03:47 PM | #10 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma
Posts: 24
| Oh, I forgot to mention that he does not lift his leg to pee either. He squats. |
02-07-2006, 03:53 PM | #11 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Canada
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| I have a male and 3 females . They have different personalities . My boy is the more calm and cuddler . I love them all . |
02-07-2006, 04:06 PM | #12 |
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| Welcome to YT!!!! Ok I have your answer, you can get one of each They are just so darn cute!!!! I would wait for the litter, and go pick the one who steals your heart. Male or Female Yorkies I could never decide, When Princess looked in my eyes, I knew she was the one. Sorry I guess I was NO help! But Welcome to our Yorkie Family!!!
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02-07-2006, 04:07 PM | #13 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 192
| Every breeder I have contacted and asked questions of has asked me whether I prefer a male or female... That's why I'm trying to find someone close enough to visit more than once (the day I pick up the dog)...so that I can pick a personality...cause I've heard both can be calm or "active and cheerful"... : ) Bren
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02-07-2006, 04:08 PM | #14 |
Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado
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| I have 5 of each and each one is different but my boys want to be on my lap more than the girls. The girls love to boss the boys around...they are such a hoot. I could go in either direction
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02-07-2006, 04:13 PM | #15 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
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| I have a 1.5 year old female and an 11 month old male. My female is very demanding, was easy to train (including lots of tricks), and loves to be a lap dog. She sleeps cuddled up to me at night. My male is very patient. He is the dominant one. He was also easy to train. He is unaltered (due to health issues) and lifts his leg to pee, but does not mark in the house. He is very independant but is learning to sit and enjoy being petted. Part of it is his age. They both love to play but my male has gone against the grain. He doesn't cuddle at all! In my opinion, each dog is different...it doesn't matter the gender.
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