I have never had a male Yorkie though I have had several male dogs over the years. Since I found YT a few years ago I notice a lot of people who have problems with their male dogs marking and humping. I know that humping can have more to do with excitement than sexuality but the marking is something I question.
Getting a male puppy neutered before he reaches sexual maturity would be helpful in preventing marking since neutering stops the production of male hormone. Many times if you wait until a male dog has been sexually mature for quite a while before you neuter him it takes time for the hormonal thing to get out of his system.
The terrier in general is a more feisty dog than many breeds so you need to be prepared to deal with that type of thing in advance. Lots of exercise and proper obedience training is always an aid in helping your dog be a more relaxed and happy family member. |