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slawrence85 · 12-01-2007, 10:09 AM

I am new to the forum and I am looking to adopt a yorkie pup, I initially wanted a female because growing up I have always had female dogs, but the more I read it seems that the male yorkie is more affectionate and a better pet..is this true? I am not breeding my puppy I will be getting him or her fixed as soon as possible... Please give me yall opinion on what i should do?

journey826 · 12-01-2007, 10:24 AM

I personally have found that there is indeed a difference between the two. as far as personality,a boy is usually more playful than a girl, if she is energetic he is more energetic.boys love you with lots of affection but the girls are more laid back and will cuddle next to you. they follow you more than the boys do. all you have to do when looking is observe the differences when you go to pick your pup,play with each one and you will see the slight differences.you will also have to pay attention to sex of litter as far as girl to boy ratio. if there are more girls in the litter the boy will be more calm and laid back, and if you are getting a girl out of an mostly male litter the girl will be more aggressive like the boys.and not to mention mom and dads temperment

slawrence85 · 12-01-2007, 10:38 AM

i am hoping to go meet the puppies tomarrow, i have requested the female to be reserved for me, but I am still open to other options, i know there are 3 boys and two girls,but i don't want to get a female if she will be snippy and won't get along with other animals..

chachi · 12-01-2007, 10:43 AM

I think it depends on the pup. My female is super affectionate and cuddly. My male is more independent and more playful.

Yorkiekids · 12-01-2007, 10:47 AM

I like the boys the best. They are more loving and affectionate. They love to be with you all the time where the girl I had was very independent.

akcyorkies4u · 12-01-2007, 10:49 AM

Each puppy is different! It goes either way I have seen. You will know which pup you want when your playing with them

slawrence85 · 12-01-2007, 11:21 AM

Im just new to this and need some tips on what to look for when i go to meet these pups, and make sure that my choice is the right choice for the puppy and for me...

hha · 12-01-2007, 11:29 AM

see which puppy comes to you..My son has the brother to my little girl..their little boy won't let them out of his site, to where my girls very seldom follow me..the little boys when they get older tend to be more affectionate..I only have the one boy, and he was full of pee and vinegar up until about a year ago(he's 2 1/2 now), but, he was the one always getting in to things..

But, out of all of them, he's the most loving..

Sugar's Mom · 12-01-2007, 12:33 PM

I have two adult males andd four adult and teen females. My males are ten times more affectionate than the girls. i also have a litter of five puppies. Three males and two girls. I have even noticed a difference in the personalities of the males from the girls.

mminichan · 12-01-2007, 12:43 PM

I think it is really depends on the pup. Chloe is definitely a mommy's girl! She loves follow me and my attention much more than my fiance. Since she is my first furbaby, I don't really know the difference b/w male and female. But I do plan to get another dog next year or so...and it will be a boy! However, I do like the idea dressing my furbaby up though?

janc · 12-01-2007, 12:47 PM

I have a male and a female. They are both affectionate. My male wants to be in my lap all the time. Good luck in your decision.

slawrence85 · 12-01-2007, 12:50 PM

Well it seems like everyone leans towards getting a male...i just called the lady that i was going to get my female from and for some reason she isn't getting rid of her anymore but she has 3 males...i like the idea of dressing up my pup too but i can still do that with a male im just a lil concernd about putting a males hair in a clip lol...does anyone do that?

jazzygirl · 12-01-2007, 02:15 PM

It depends on the animal! They do not automatically have certain traits because they are either male or female. We have had many animals that were both male and female. They are/were; who they are/were due to their personality, genetic make-up etc. -- not because of their gender.
We presently have: 1 female Shih Tzu, 2 female Yorkies, 1 male cat and 1 female cat. They are all very different and have their own personality! We have had very affectionate males and females; and vice versa. Mammals are living and thinking beings--not assembly line products.
We have had spayed females that liked to hump and raise their legs to pee; and have had males that squatted to pee and never showed any interest in any form of mating, both before and after being neutered. And these are traits that are usually the most gender related! When talking about showing affection, loyalty etc., the spectrum is as broad with animals as it is with humans.
When you find the animal that is truely meant to be yours; you will feel the connection, in some way. The gender of the animal will most likely, not even be a factor.
Good luck and early congrats on your new family addition!

shelschrader · 12-01-2007, 02:20 PM

That's a question to which there isn't one answer to. Each yorkie is different and has their very own personality. I have two boys and they are the apples of my eyes. They are very loving and both are momma's boys. I've had girl dogs growing up and they were wonderful too. One thing is for sure, yorkies are the best- boys or girls.

Good luck on your puppy quest!

MiLeighsMoM · 12-01-2007, 02:31 PM

I was in your postion also when pickin my lil Mi'Leigh... I didn't know if i wanted a boy or girl.. But i decided on a girl b/cuz i wanted her to ware dresses and bows lol... And wut they say is true.. the lady im gettn her from called me an was tellin me she has to jump around while she brushes her teeth cuz Mi'Leigh is always nippin at her toes LOL... i'm going to love that... i want her to be playful and lovey.. I hope she is... she made 6wks today!!! 12days to go!! good luck with your lil man.. i plan my next yorkie to be a boy!!

Welcome to YT.. Everyone here is so nice and you do find out alot of things here...

12-01-2007, 10:09 AM	#1
slawrence85 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: southern maryland Posts: 7	Male or Female? I am new to the forum and I am looking to adopt a yorkie pup, I initially wanted a female because growing up I have always had female dogs, but the more I read it seems that the male yorkie is more affectionate and a better pet..is this true? I am not breeding my puppy I will be getting him or her fixed as soon as possible... Please give me yall opinion on what i should do?

12-01-2007, 10:24 AM	#2
journey826 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: yorkie town Posts: 876	male or female I personally have found that there is indeed a difference between the two. as far as personality,a boy is usually more playful than a girl, if she is energetic he is more energetic.boys love you with lots of affection but the girls are more laid back and will cuddle next to you. they follow you more than the boys do. all you have to do when looking is observe the differences when you go to pick your pup,play with each one and you will see the slight differences.you will also have to pay attention to sex of litter as far as girl to boy ratio. if there are more girls in the litter the boy will be more calm and laid back, and if you are getting a girl out of an mostly male litter the girl will be more aggressive like the boys.and not to mention mom and dads temperment __________________ YURI and SARAH Sassy,Rocki,and Ginger NEWBIE'"S

12-01-2007, 10:43 AM	#4
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I think it depends on the pup. My female is super affectionate and cuddly. My male is more independent and more playful. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

12-01-2007, 10:47 AM	#5
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	I like the boys the best. They are more loving and affectionate. They love to be with you all the time where the girl I had was very independent. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

12-01-2007, 10:49 AM	#6
akcyorkies4u YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 569	Each puppy is different! It goes either way I have seen. You will know which pup you want when your playing with them __________________ I am a YT breeder in Bakersfield,Ca & the Human-Training Specialist for the Spoiled Rotten Club

12-01-2007, 10:38 AM	#3
slawrence85 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: southern maryland Posts: 7	i am hoping to go meet the puppies tomarrow, i have requested the female to be reserved for me, but I am still open to other options, i know there are 3 boys and two girls,but i don't want to get a female if she will be snippy and won't get along with other animals..

12-01-2007, 11:21 AM	#7
slawrence85 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: southern maryland Posts: 7	Im just new to this and need some tips on what to look for when i go to meet these pups, and make sure that my choice is the right choice for the puppy and for me...

12-01-2007, 11:29 AM	#8
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	see which puppy comes to you..My son has the brother to my little girl..their little boy won't let them out of his site, to where my girls very seldom follow me..the little boys when they get older tend to be more affectionate..I only have the one boy, and he was full of pee and vinegar up until about a year ago(he's 2 1/2 now), but, he was the one always getting in to things.. But, out of all of them, he's the most loving..

12-01-2007, 12:33 PM	#9
Sugar's Mom BANNED! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9,248	I have two adult males andd four adult and teen females. My males are ten times more affectionate than the girls. i also have a litter of five puppies. Three males and two girls. I have even noticed a difference in the personalities of the males from the girls.

12-01-2007, 12:43 PM	#10
mminichan Slave to Princess Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 1,258	I think it is really depends on the pup. Chloe is definitely a mommy's girl! She loves follow me and my attention much more than my fiance. Since she is my first furbaby, I don't really know the difference b/w male and female. But I do plan to get another dog next year or so...and it will be a boy! However, I do like the idea dressing my furbaby up though?

12-01-2007, 12:47 PM	#11
janc Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: springville, tn Posts: 140	I have a male and a female. They are both affectionate. My male wants to be in my lap all the time. Good luck in your decision.

12-01-2007, 12:50 PM	#12
slawrence85 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: southern maryland Posts: 7	Well it seems like everyone leans towards getting a male...i just called the lady that i was going to get my female from and for some reason she isn't getting rid of her anymore but she has 3 males...i like the idea of dressing up my pup too but i can still do that with a male im just a lil concernd about putting a males hair in a clip lol...does anyone do that?

12-01-2007, 02:15 PM	#13
jazzygirl Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 47	It depends on the animal! They do not automatically have certain traits because they are either male or female. We have had many animals that were both male and female. They are/were; who they are/were due to their personality, genetic make-up etc. -- not because of their gender. We presently have: 1 female Shih Tzu, 2 female Yorkies, 1 male cat and 1 female cat. They are all very different and have their own personality! We have had very affectionate males and females; and vice versa. Mammals are living and thinking beings--not assembly line products. We have had spayed females that liked to hump and raise their legs to pee; and have had males that squatted to pee and never showed any interest in any form of mating, both before and after being neutered. And these are traits that are usually the most gender related! When talking about showing affection, loyalty etc., the spectrum is as broad with animals as it is with humans. When you find the animal that is truely meant to be yours; you will feel the connection, in some way. The gender of the animal will most likely, not even be a factor. Good luck and early congrats on your new family addition!

12-01-2007, 02:20 PM	#14
shelschrader Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 743	That's a question to which there isn't one answer to. Each yorkie is different and has their very own personality. I have two boys and they are the apples of my eyes. They are very loving and both are momma's boys. I've had girl dogs growing up and they were wonderful too. One thing is for sure, yorkies are the best- boys or girls. Good luck on your puppy quest! __________________ Shel & her gang Bruiser Ballard - Schrader - Proud member of the Little Gentleman's Club & Marcus Aurelius - Sekwetary of the Little Gentleman's Club!

12-01-2007, 02:31 PM	#15
MiLeighsMoM BANNED! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 562	I was in your postion also when pickin my lil Mi'Leigh... I didn't know if i wanted a boy or girl.. But i decided on a girl b/cuz i wanted her to ware dresses and bows lol... And wut they say is true.. the lady im gettn her from called me an was tellin me she has to jump around while she brushes her teeth cuz Mi'Leigh is always nippin at her toes LOL... i'm going to love that... i want her to be playful and lovey.. I hope she is... she made 6wks today!!! 12days to go!! good luck with your lil man.. i plan my next yorkie to be a boy!! Welcome to YT.. Everyone here is so nice and you do find out alot of things here...