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BabyGirlYorkie · 01-18-2005, 06:17 AM

Hi KP!

I am not sure about a difference between males and females. However, I think what you want to look at is the temperment/personality. I learned the hard way that females can be Alpha: socially dominant especially in a group of animals. Some dogs are born leaders, part of the survival of the species. My Tinkerbell "Tinkie" is an alpha dog and is very bossy. The positive of having an Alpha dog is that they are survivors, mine at least doesn't get nervous or is she afraid of anything. She doesn't stop eating cause she is upset or nervous...she is very healthy. However, its kinda a double edged sword, cause she also thinks she is the boss of everyone!

My hubby picked Tinkie out for me for my bday. I asked him why he picked her and he said because she was the cutest, but also because when he played with her she was really into it. She enjoyed the interaction, was energetic and wasn't afraid of him. He said the other dogs were shaking terribly, afraid to interact, and wouldn't engage in any play.

Anyway, pay attention to the behavior of the dog. Also, another thing to look at is when you go the breeders house:
1. look at the mother and father...make sure the mother has raised nipples..meaning that she is the mother cause they would be raised for nursing her puppies. I have heard horror stories where people will pass off another female as being the mother cause she is prettier or has a better pedigree.

2. The puppies ears should be erect. This is a good indicator that the breeder took time and patience in training the ears. Also indicates the breeder is attentive to the puppies needs.

3. Watch the puppy interact with the other puppies. Maybe you don't want the puppy who is nipping the others or the one that is sitting in the corner shaking.

Of course, I got all these tips AFTER I got my puppy. When my sister-in-law found out her brother (my hubby) had not asked her before purchasing a puppy, she was really upset, cause she has so much knowledge on purchasing puppies cause she is a breeder.

But, anyway I wish you the best of luck and happiness in finding the perfect puppy for you :-) And, I look forward in seeing baby pictures :-)

Annie & Tinkerbell "Tinkie"

01-18-2005, 06:17 AM	#10
BabyGirlYorkie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 76	Hi KP! I am not sure about a difference between males and females. However, I think what you want to look at is the temperment/personality. I learned the hard way that females can be Alpha: socially dominant especially in a group of animals. Some dogs are born leaders, part of the survival of the species. My Tinkerbell "Tinkie" is an alpha dog and is very bossy. The positive of having an Alpha dog is that they are survivors, mine at least doesn't get nervous or is she afraid of anything. She doesn't stop eating cause she is upset or nervous...she is very healthy. However, its kinda a double edged sword, cause she also thinks she is the boss of everyone! My hubby picked Tinkie out for me for my bday. I asked him why he picked her and he said because she was the cutest, but also because when he played with her she was really into it. She enjoyed the interaction, was energetic and wasn't afraid of him. He said the other dogs were shaking terribly, afraid to interact, and wouldn't engage in any play. Anyway, pay attention to the behavior of the dog. Also, another thing to look at is when you go the breeders house: 1. look at the mother and father...make sure the mother has raised nipples..meaning that she is the mother cause they would be raised for nursing her puppies. I have heard horror stories where people will pass off another female as being the mother cause she is prettier or has a better pedigree. 2. The puppies ears should be erect. This is a good indicator that the breeder took time and patience in training the ears. Also indicates the breeder is attentive to the puppies needs. 3. Watch the puppy interact with the other puppies. Maybe you don't want the puppy who is nipping the others or the one that is sitting in the corner shaking. Of course, I got all these tips AFTER I got my puppy. When my sister-in-law found out her brother (my hubby) had not asked her before purchasing a puppy, she was really upset, cause she has so much knowledge on purchasing puppies cause she is a breeder. But, anyway I wish you the best of luck and happiness in finding the perfect puppy for you :-) And, I look forward in seeing baby pictures :-) Annie & Tinkerbell "Tinkie"