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zoeybear · 10-17-2007, 10:34 PM

I have been looking for a new baby. I want another girl. Even though they are sold on a spay contract, the girls are way more expensive. I am wondering if I am excluding the boys for no reason. Will a boy always lift their leg? I need one who will squat on a pee pad. Is this something you can train? Zoey is 100% pee pad trained, so I need my new baby to go with the program. As you can tell I have never had a boy.

lara2913 · 10-18-2007, 02:19 AM

Both of my boys were neutered at 6 months and they have never lifted their leg in the house, not even once. Very occasionally Malachi will lift his leg to pee on a tree in the park but to pee normally they both squat.

I think if you get them neutered before they start the habit its not a problem. I love boys just as much as girls, they are so loving

jencar98 · 10-18-2007, 05:07 AM

I thought I wanted another girl too, thinking like you, girls are easier to train to pads, and no leg lifting. Then the cutest little boy became available and I began to research the potty training subject. Our new little boy is already trained to pads and Ruby (our girl) has never caught on to the concept.

I wouldn't rule out a little boy because of this issue. In fact, as good natured as this little boy is, I would probably not choose another girl. Also, I've heard it is much easier to bring a male into a home with a female, rather than adding another female. I'm finding this to be true.

Superstarkba · 10-18-2007, 05:24 AM

Aubrey lifted his leg in the house once, and I don't know why. hes neutered now, and we have no problems. He does hike his leg outside. Some boys don't lift there legs.

Not all girls are sold on a spray contract. Mine wasn't. Is that just something that breeders do in your area?

Hokule'a · 10-18-2007, 05:34 AM

I have always preferred females over males because of what I'd heard about the marking, but ever since I got Kalani I have totally changed my mind! I absolutely love my little boy - he is such a little cuddler and very smart. I had him neutered at 5 1/2 months before he started any marking behavior and he was way easier to potty train than my female

He does like to lift his leg to pee sometimes but I have one side of the potty pad up against the wall and that is the 'only' place he will lift his leg.

Good luck on your search!

Elisandra · 10-18-2007, 05:57 AM

Well my pup always squats at home on the wee wee pad and when we go outside sometimes when he's lazy he dosent lift his leg he does a semi squat

but most of the time he lifts his leg only outside.

tpaxton23 · 10-18-2007, 06:04 AM

I have 2 little boys both neutered a little later at 9 mths old and neither one of them marks in the house. One always squats on the pee pad and the other one just lifts one of his back legs about a 1/2 inch of the ground (it's so cute). They both lift there legs outside to mark but not inside. I think boys are great.

Ichabob · 10-18-2007, 06:05 AM

Wicket is 9mos old and still squats, he has not been neutered.
Ichabob was neutered at 6mos and never lifted his leg either. I have always had boys,
My husband rescue a female Jack Russell terrier she lifts her leg to pee, she is 2 yrs old. figure that one out.

fannie · 10-18-2007, 06:13 AM

Something else you can do if they don't like to squat is get a big coffee can and wrap a pee pad around it. Place that on top of a pee pad that is on the floor. Gives them a place to hike.

Nikki+2 · 10-18-2007, 06:27 AM

I have 1 girl and 2 boys. We had Spike neutered young and he has never lifted his leg. We got Sugar at 17 months and he marked liked crazy. I had him neutered and the marking stopped almost instantly. He will still hike his leg outside but he doesn't mark inside at all and uses a potty pad with no problem. I love the boys. Our boys are way sweeter and more loving than our girl who is extremely independent.

autumn star · 10-18-2007, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jencar98

I thought I wanted another girl too, thinking like you, girls are easier to train to pads, and no leg lifting. Then the cutest little boy became available and I began to research the potty training subject. Our new little boy is already trained to pads and Ruby (our girl) has never caught on to the concept.

I wouldn't rule out a little boy because of this issue. In fact, as good natured as this little boy is, I would probably not choose another girl. Also, I've heard it is much easier to bring a male into a home with a female, rather than adding another female. I'm finding this to be true.

This is good to hear. I too will be getting my first yorkie male in about 3 weeks or so. I currently have a female. I am hoping to not have any issues as far as marking goes. I will be sure to stay on top of this.
I had two male pugs and someone told me that if I could housebreak them and not have any problems w/marking I would do great w/a yorkie. I hope this is true! They say pugs are very spiteful and VERY hard to get them to not mark. I never had a problem - hope I can be that lucky a third time!

LuvMyPrinceKobi · 10-18-2007, 07:46 AM

Well, I've got some strangeeeeeee yorkies! lol My boy who I got as a puppy and is now 10 months old (TODAY!!) has never once lifted his leg..quite frankly, I don't think he knows how, and he uses the potty pads really well. I just got a 7 y/o rescue GIRL about 2 weeks ago, and she LIFTS HER LEG every time to pee!!! Can you imagine a boy that squats and a girl that lifts!?!?! LOL I guess the moral of the story is you never know what you'll get, but if you get a young male and neuter right away, I doubt you'll have problems! Good luck

Oh, and let me tell you, two are soooooooo much more fun than one

zoeybear · 10-18-2007, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Superstarkba

Not all girls are sold on a spray contract. Mine wasn't. Is that just something that breeders do in your area?

I have been looking at some girls from show breeders. I am looking for a girl who is too small to show, but still of that quality. All of the higher end show breeders I have talked to sell on a spay/neuter contract. Even tho they are pet quality puppies, I guess they want to protect their lines and stop over breeding.

zoeybear · 10-18-2007, 07:54 AM

Thanks to all the people who gave info. Now, I just have to convince Hubby that a boy would be OK. Thanks

HallTx1203 · 10-18-2007, 07:59 AM

My boys are great. They are definitely more affectionate than my daughter's little female was. So far they have not hiked a leg. They are getting nuetered Nov 1.

10-17-2007, 10:34 PM	#1
zoeybear and Chloe too! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,001	Need info about Boys I have been looking for a new baby. I want another girl. Even though they are sold on a spay contract, the girls are way more expensive. I am wondering if I am excluding the boys for no reason. Will a boy always lift their leg? I need one who will squat on a pee pad. Is this something you can train? Zoey is 100% pee pad trained, so I need my new baby to go with the program. As you can tell I have never had a boy. __________________ "Ma Petite Souris" ..............and "Gold Dust's Kissing Machine"

10-18-2007, 02:19 AM	#2
lara2913 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,922	Both of my boys were neutered at 6 months and they have never lifted their leg in the house, not even once. Very occasionally Malachi will lift his leg to pee on a tree in the park but to pee normally they both squat. I think if you get them neutered before they start the habit its not a problem. I love boys just as much as girls, they are so loving __________________ Indy, Benjamin and Malachi There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face- Ben Williams Last edited by lara2913; 10-18-2007 at 02:21 AM.

10-18-2007, 05:07 AM	#3
jencar98 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,955	I thought I wanted another girl too, thinking like you, girls are easier to train to pads, and no leg lifting. Then the cutest little boy became available and I began to research the potty training subject. Our new little boy is already trained to pads and Ruby (our girl) has never caught on to the concept. I wouldn't rule out a little boy because of this issue. In fact, as good natured as this little boy is, I would probably not choose another girl. Also, I've heard it is much easier to bring a male into a home with a female, rather than adding another female. I'm finding this to be true. __________________ ~Ruby & Reno~ http://okyorkierescue.org

10-18-2007, 05:24 AM	#4
Superstarkba Aubrey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 9,359	Aubrey lifted his leg in the house once, and I don't know why. hes neutered now, and we have no problems. He does hike his leg outside. Some boys don't lift there legs. Not all girls are sold on a spray contract. Mine wasn't. Is that just something that breeders do in your area? __________________ Kelsey And Aubrey I love my little

10-18-2007, 05:34 AM	#5
Hokule'a Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 4,310	I have always preferred females over males because of what I'd heard about the marking, but ever since I got Kalani I have totally changed my mind! I absolutely love my little boy - he is such a little cuddler and very smart. I had him neutered at 5 1/2 months before he started any marking behavior and he was way easier to potty train than my female He does like to lift his leg to pee sometimes but I have one side of the potty pad up against the wall and that is the 'only' place he will lift his leg. Good luck on your search! __________________ Eva's keikis: Hokule'a, Kalani & Pi'ilani Kalani - Official member of The Little Gentleman's Club

10-18-2007, 05:57 AM	#6
Elisandra Rocky's Slave 4 ever Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Astoria, NY Posts: 1,478	Well my pup always squats at home on the wee wee pad and when we go outside sometimes when he's lazy he dosent lift his leg he does a semi squat but most of the time he lifts his leg only outside. __________________ Lets put a end to Puppy Mills Rocky loves the Fall Proud member of the Little Gentleman's Club

10-18-2007, 06:04 AM	#7
tpaxton23 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 844	I have 2 little boys both neutered a little later at 9 mths old and neither one of them marks in the house. One always squats on the pee pad and the other one just lifts one of his back legs about a 1/2 inch of the ground (it's so cute). They both lift there legs outside to mark but not inside. I think boys are great. __________________ Dylan's Dogster Diesel's Dogster Maddie's Dogster Jixer's Dogster

10-18-2007, 06:05 AM	#8
Ichabob YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lucedale ms Posts: 501	Wicket is 9mos old and still squats, he has not been neutered. Ichabob was neutered at 6mos and never lifted his leg either. I have always had boys, My husband rescue a female Jack Russell terrier she lifts her leg to pee, she is 2 yrs old. figure that one out.

10-18-2007, 06:13 AM	#9
fannie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,455	Something else you can do if they don't like to squat is get a big coffee can and wrap a pee pad around it. Place that on top of a pee pad that is on the floor. Gives them a place to hike. __________________ Steph, Mama to 6 skin babies and beautiful yorkies!www.sweetyorkies.com

10-18-2007, 06:27 AM	#10
Nikki+2 I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 6,244	I have 1 girl and 2 boys. We had Spike neutered young and he has never lifted his leg. We got Sugar at 17 months and he marked liked crazy. I had him neutered and the marking stopped almost instantly. He will still hike his leg outside but he doesn't mark inside at all and uses a potty pad with no problem. I love the boys. Our boys are way sweeter and more loving than our girl who is extremely independent. __________________ The worst sin towards our fellow creatures is not to hate them, but to be indifferent to them, that’s the essence of inhumanity. George Bernard Shaw

10-18-2007, 07:46 AM	#12
LuvMyPrinceKobi LOVIN' MY KOBI N KIWI Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,527	Well, I've got some strangeeeeeee yorkies! lol My boy who I got as a puppy and is now 10 months old (TODAY!!) has never once lifted his leg..quite frankly, I don't think he knows how, and he uses the potty pads really well. I just got a 7 y/o rescue GIRL about 2 weeks ago, and she LIFTS HER LEG every time to pee!!! Can you imagine a boy that squats and a girl that lifts!?!?! LOL I guess the moral of the story is you never know what you'll get, but if you get a young male and neuter right away, I doubt you'll have problems! Good luck Oh, and let me tell you, two are soooooooo much more fun than one __________________ *OBAMA '08 - THANK YOU, AMERICA*

10-18-2007, 07:54 AM	#14
zoeybear and Chloe too! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,001	Thanks to all the people who gave info. Now, I just have to convince Hubby that a boy would be OK. Thanks __________________ "Ma Petite Souris" ..............and "Gold Dust's Kissing Machine"

10-18-2007, 07:59 AM	#15
HallTx1203 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: China Spring/Waco, Texas Posts: 1,785	My boys are great. They are definitely more affectionate than my daughter's little female was. So far they have not hiked a leg. They are getting nuetered Nov 1. __________________ BARNEY BELLE Some family trees have beautiful leaves, but some just have a bunch of nuts. Remember, it's the nuts that make the tree worth shaking.