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hartygirl · 06-18-2008, 07:47 AM

My little boy is a cling on! But when my little girl cuddles me it is soooo sweet! I would say get one of each!

piptickle · 06-18-2008, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Diego

I would let the little one chose you , if its a boy , its a boy , if its a girl , its a girl . One thing for sure , no matter which sex , the little one will always love you .

When I went to pick my staff pup (5 years ago!) I had spoken to the breeder before hand and he said he had dogs and bitches some black and some red! I went with the idea that I was getting a black dog and came home with a red and white bitch!!! Just go with an open mind and spend as much time as you can with the pups (within reason of course!) If one of them doesn't pick you, you're bound to "feel" a pull towards one in particular! Good luck!!!

P.S. I have a bitch yorkie and she is sooo cuddly but she is not clingy, she is happy to play/sleep on her own!

SET Yorkies · 06-18-2008, 07:49 AM

We've spent a lot of time on this very question and I often have buyers who are very sure what they want until they have a chance to read over our info.... With that, take a moment and read over the link I've posted. It will direct you to a specific page in our site that discusses the pros and cons of each sex as well as common myths associated with each.....

South East Texas Yorkies - Choosing a Puppy

Tabatha00 · 06-18-2008, 08:00 AM

I would definitely go with the one that "picked me" out. Mufasa picked me out and he happened to be a boy. He is soooooooooooooooo cuddly and CLINGY........oh my heavens I can't go anywhere without him. He even gets in the shower with me at night. Pretty bad huh? Ha! He has to be near me but he likes to stretch out when he sleeps so he tends to sleep close to me and not necessarily ON me. I love him so much and can't imagine my life without him!!!!! I'd love to get another one. Mufasa actually has a brother that I tried to convince my hubby to get but he was a no go on that! HA

You really will LOVE whatever you decide to get. I hope this helps!

Wight Witch · 06-18-2008, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by aerogurly

I heard that boys are more cuddly and girls are more independent, but I'm not sure if it's true.

How strange, as our Tink is a little girl.
She likes lots of cuddles.
She likes to go to bed with us and cuddle up.
She likes to be carried about!
She sits by my feet if I am at the pc/desk working. (where she is right now!)
When I hang the washing out...she is there by my feet.
She is a real clingy little girl.

YorkieChick1 · 06-18-2008, 08:33 AM

Look at it this way.... Do you want to buy cute pink dresses and bows in every color?
Or do you want to buy vests with matching belly bands?

I love both....but sometimes I get tired of changing the belly bands!!

autumn star · 06-18-2008, 08:39 AM

Don't torture yourself over this................make the decision easy, get one of each!!!

maxmom · 06-18-2008, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by YorkieChick1

Look at it this way.... Do you want to buy cute pink dresses and bows in every color?
Or do you want to buy vests with matching belly bands?

I love both....but sometimes I get tired of changing the belly bands!!

PINK FOR ME PLEASE BUT I DO LOVE MY MAX

marcerella02 · 06-18-2008, 09:27 AM

we chose a girl because we have always owned female dogs. We aren't crazy about boy dogs "marking" and their "sexual urges" lol shall we say

yorkieusa · 06-18-2008, 09:46 AM

When you go to pick out a puppy, why not let the puppy pick you instead?

Nancy1999 · 06-18-2008, 09:57 AM

Male dogs will not mark if you have them neutered early enough.

Yorkieforme · 06-18-2008, 09:58 AM

I have only had the one...and she is such a cuddler....she loves to cuddle and sleep under my neck....I wanted a girl b/c I wanted to be able to dress her up....and I would love to get another little girl....I guess b/c I have a houseful of sons (5) and only two daughters...I want more girls!! Girls rule Boys drool!! LOL

artie merlino · 06-18-2008, 10:07 AM

I have 3 Yorkie's, my Sweet Heart is definetly my Boy Artie. He reads my mind
I don't even have to speak to him and he understands English, Filipino and Japanese word commands as well as hand signals. He's just more in tune to me and is eager to please me just to make me Happy. He's very affectionate and cuddles & kisses all the time and if you cough or sneeze he runs to you
and Kisses you as if that's going to help and revive you some how?
He will go any where and every where with me just to be by my side.
I'm sure he would do anything for me, but my 2 girls Abigail and their daughter
Pom Pom, are very independent and even aloof and distant at times.
I even wonder if their Happy living with me? It seems like their doing me a favor by acknowledging my existence. They are more stubborn and try my patience and talk about "Attitude"! They are all well Trained & Socialized, so I can't say that one sex is smarter than the other b/c they are all very Intelligent. They don't "Mark" at all, I would not tolerate that so I have Trained them not to. So I will always vote for a Boy, Boys usually bond better with Women, and Girls to Men. I think it's a Female Competition Thing?
I dress both in Politically Correct Colors & Styles, my Girls hate wearing a Top-
knot but will do it when their going to a Party or visiting Friends, their bangs are trimmed short, so you can see their eyes all the time.
Artie wears a Topknot with a coordinating bow, depending on his outfit?
His Tail is braided with a small bell or ornament as a decoration.
Regardless of what Sex you decide on, please make sure you get them Spayed or Nuetered! It makes such a big difference on their Temperment & Personality, ever since I had him done he is an absolute "Angel",
Good Luck!
My Artie on the other hand wears a Topknot

kwaymon · 06-18-2008, 10:22 AM

I love my boy! My advise is to visit several different litters and interview the breeders. Meet the parents and watch their personalities. It was very important for me to have a dog that was more laid back and loving. I found a breeder whose doggie parents were exactly that. They didn't bark too much, were friendly,outgoing, laid back, and fine around my then four-year-old. While visiting this litter, I found my Tucker! Not because he was a boy or girl, but because he sat on our laps and cuddled the whole time! Also, you could tell that his brother was the dominant one and I didn't want to go there! Tucker is still much the same now. He's friendly, good with kids and submissive to other dogs and to us ( he rolls over on his belly and backs his booty up to other dogs when he first meets them!) He was neutered at 6 months. I have no problems with marking or humping. He is always under my feet and has to be in whatever room I am in. He won't always lay on my lap, but he always wants to be near me. I love him and couldn't ask for a better doggie!

Katylou · 06-18-2008, 10:23 AM

I've yet to get my baby girl Yorkie but we have had dogs of both sexes and different breeds. I can't remember any that were not cuddly at least some of the time. Our last female, a yellow lab, was VERY loving and clingy. Of my two male dogs, the bichon is a piece of velcro and the poodle is very independent like the female yorkies some describe here. No matter we love each and every one for their individual personalities.

06-18-2008, 07:47 AM	#16
hartygirl megan - g Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,324	My little boy is a cling on! But when my little girl cuddles me it is soooo sweet! I would say get one of each! __________________

06-18-2008, 07:49 AM	#18
SET Yorkies Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Beaumont Texas Posts: 285	boys or girls We've spent a lot of time on this very question and I often have buyers who are very sure what they want until they have a chance to read over our info.... With that, take a moment and read over the link I've posted. It will direct you to a specific page in our site that discusses the pros and cons of each sex as well as common myths associated with each..... South East Texas Yorkies - Choosing a Puppy Last edited by SET Yorkies; 06-18-2008 at 07:50 AM.

06-18-2008, 08:33 AM	#21
YorkieChick1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 2,249	Look at it this way.... Do you want to buy cute pink dresses and bows in every color? Or do you want to buy vests with matching belly bands? I love both....but sometimes I get tired of changing the belly bands!! __________________ Nanci 's her furbabies!! Brooke,Binky,Bunny,Buster & BooBoo And My Chichis: Baby & Bitsy There's nothing that brightens my day more than a puppy kiss!

06-18-2008, 08:39 AM	#22
autumn star Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 6,095	Don't torture yourself over this................make the decision easy, get one of each!!! __________________ *PROUD MOM OF (SKIN KIDS) LEXI & HUNTER AND (FUR KIDS) AUTUMN, BLAZE & CHANCE (OUR RESCUE)*

06-18-2008, 09:27 AM	#24
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	we chose a girl because we have always owned female dogs. We aren't crazy about boy dogs "marking" and their "sexual urges" lol shall we say __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

06-18-2008, 08:00 AM	#19
Tabatha00 YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florence, Alabama Posts: 287	I would definitely go with the one that "picked me" out. Mufasa picked me out and he happened to be a boy. He is soooooooooooooooo cuddly and CLINGY........oh my heavens I can't go anywhere without him. He even gets in the shower with me at night. Pretty bad huh? Ha! He has to be near me but he likes to stretch out when he sleeps so he tends to sleep close to me and not necessarily ON me. I love him so much and can't imagine my life without him!!!!! I'd love to get another one. Mufasa actually has a brother that I tried to convince my hubby to get but he was a no go on that! HA You really will LOVE whatever you decide to get. I hope this helps!

06-18-2008, 09:46 AM	#25
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	When you go to pick out a puppy, why not let the puppy pick you instead? __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

06-18-2008, 09:57 AM	#26
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Male dogs will not mark if you have them neutered early enough. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

06-18-2008, 09:58 AM	#27
Yorkieforme YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Windsor, Ontario Canada Posts: 1,138 Blog Entries: 1	I have only had the one...and she is such a cuddler....she loves to cuddle and sleep under my neck....I wanted a girl b/c I wanted to be able to dress her up....and I would love to get another little girl....I guess b/c I have a houseful of sons (5) and only two daughters...I want more girls!! Girls rule Boys drool!! LOL __________________ Natalie & KiKi

06-18-2008, 10:07 AM	#28
artie merlino YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Myrtle Beach,SC Posts: 697	Boys vs. Girls I have 3 Yorkie's, my Sweet Heart is definetly my Boy Artie. He reads my mind I don't even have to speak to him and he understands English, Filipino and Japanese word commands as well as hand signals. He's just more in tune to me and is eager to please me just to make me Happy. He's very affectionate and cuddles & kisses all the time and if you cough or sneeze he runs to you and Kisses you as if that's going to help and revive you some how? He will go any where and every where with me just to be by my side. I'm sure he would do anything for me, but my 2 girls Abigail and their daughter Pom Pom, are very independent and even aloof and distant at times. I even wonder if their Happy living with me? It seems like their doing me a favor by acknowledging my existence. They are more stubborn and try my patience and talk about "Attitude"! They are all well Trained & Socialized, so I can't say that one sex is smarter than the other b/c they are all very Intelligent. They don't "Mark" at all, I would not tolerate that so I have Trained them not to. So I will always vote for a Boy, Boys usually bond better with Women, and Girls to Men. I think it's a Female Competition Thing? I dress both in Politically Correct Colors & Styles, my Girls hate wearing a Top- knot but will do it when their going to a Party or visiting Friends, their bangs are trimmed short, so you can see their eyes all the time. Artie wears a Topknot with a coordinating bow, depending on his outfit? His Tail is braided with a small bell or ornament as a decoration. Regardless of what Sex you decide on, please make sure you get them Spayed or Nuetered! It makes such a big difference on their Temperment & Personality, ever since I had him done he is an absolute "Angel", Good Luck! My Artie on the other hand wears a Topknot

06-18-2008, 10:22 AM	#29
kwaymon YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 699	I love my boy! My advise is to visit several different litters and interview the breeders. Meet the parents and watch their personalities. It was very important for me to have a dog that was more laid back and loving. I found a breeder whose doggie parents were exactly that. They didn't bark too much, were friendly,outgoing, laid back, and fine around my then four-year-old. While visiting this litter, I found my Tucker! Not because he was a boy or girl, but because he sat on our laps and cuddled the whole time! Also, you could tell that his brother was the dominant one and I didn't want to go there! Tucker is still much the same now. He's friendly, good with kids and submissive to other dogs and to us ( he rolls over on his belly and backs his booty up to other dogs when he first meets them!) He was neutered at 6 months. I have no problems with marking or humping. He is always under my feet and has to be in whatever room I am in. He won't always lay on my lap, but he always wants to be near me. I love him and couldn't ask for a better doggie!

06-18-2008, 10:23 AM	#30
Katylou Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 335	I've yet to get my baby girl Yorkie but we have had dogs of both sexes and different breeds. I can't remember any that were not cuddly at least some of the time. Our last female, a yellow lab, was VERY loving and clingy. Of my two male dogs, the bichon is a piece of velcro and the poodle is very independent like the female yorkies some describe here. No matter we love each and every one for their individual personalities.