Are male yorkies more affectionate?

[TootiesMom]

Originally Posted by C C Kent

All of mine are affectionate, but the girls are more demanding. The boys will take what they can get and be happy. If I will let them lie in my lap that's good enough. The girls are in the face demanding, it's their way or nobody gets comfortable.

I love all of mine but if I had to pick male or female and only have one...it would be a male for sure.

this is how it is at my house... Hope HAS to be touching me, but on HER terms, not mine... Tootie is a snuggler, loves to give kisses....

thats a girl for you.. lol...

[darnlora]

Does anyone else believe that the way the pup was socialized before their 4 ever home makes a difference? Just asking because Samantha the ppl we got her from called the puppies babies or fur babies gave them the pups kisses you could tell they loved the babies. Then Tootsies' breeder was very business like never baby talked never asked me any ? about my home nothing and from the time I held Toots till I paid her she never touched or even paid attention to tootsie..... Samantha is my snuggle bunny jumps to be in my arms,not insecure at all. Then there is Tootsie very insecure doesn't want me out of her sight but forget snuggling unless her idea, and never ever does she gives kisses, and to be held only on her terms. Lol Love them both dearly but personalities totally different.

[journey826]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I love my girls but, oh my boys are the most affectionate.

I would much rather show a boy than a girl....boys are more consistent and dependable.....really want to pleas......Girls have the harmone thing going on and on any given show day she can all of a sudden decide that I've lost my brains and expect her to do something she doesn't want to do.

I totally agree boys hands down

[BobbyYorkie]

Bobby is the sweetest most affectionate baby. He loves to cuddle. He will just come sit on my lap when I am sitting on the couch and he has to touch me somewhere when we are sleeping. He love his belly rubs, and he loves anyone and anything. I have put in an application to adopt a girl. The foster mommy told me she is also very affectionate. I hope so! I love to cuddle with Bobby and 1 more would be just fine with me

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by darnlora

Does anyone else believe that the way the pup was socialized before their 4 ever home makes a difference? Just asking because Samantha the ppl we got her from called the puppies babies or fur babies gave them the pups kisses you could tell they loved the babies. Then Tootsies' breeder was very business like never baby talked never asked me any ? about my home nothing and from the time I held Toots till I paid her she never touched or even paid attention to tootsie..... Samantha is my snuggle bunny jumps to be in my arms,not insecure at all. Then there is Tootsie very insecure doesn't want me out of her sight but forget snuggling unless her idea, and never ever does she gives kisses, and to be held only on her terms. Lol Love them both dearly but personalities totally different.

Yes and no. My Go-Go, which I obtained from my breeder as my first show dog;, she will not give kisses, loves tummy rubs and attention but, on her terms. Her daughter Tahlulah, which I bred and was raised in my home constantly handled from day one, kisses and hugs and lots of attention.....but, just like her mommy, wants attention on her terms. Socialization is a big factor but, temperament is inherited.

[C C Kent]

Originally Posted by darnlora

Does anyone else believe that the way the pup was socialized before their 4 ever home makes a difference? Just asking because Samantha the ppl we got her from called the puppies babies or fur babies gave them the pups kisses you could tell they loved the babies. Then Tootsies' breeder was very business like never baby talked never asked me any ? about my home nothing and from the time I held Toots till I paid her she never touched or even paid attention to tootsie..... Samantha is my snuggle bunny jumps to be in my arms,not insecure at all. Then there is Tootsie very insecure doesn't want me out of her sight but forget snuggling unless her idea, and never ever does she gives kisses, and to be held only on her terms. Lol Love them both dearly but personalities totally different.

Socialization plays a big role in the puppy's behavior. Temperament is genetic but with conditioning at the proper time the puppy's natural tendency can be mitigated. To the degree the breeder will spend time and encourage proper development the puppy will improve in social skills.

[AshasMom]

There is a big difference between Barney and Asha. Barney is very much a cuddlebug, and has been since day 1 when we brought him home. Asha is sweet and affectionate, but is much more independent. She will only allow you to love on her when she feels the need, not when you decide.

[Wabbit]

Originally Posted by manolos mom

MY LITTLE STUD MANOLO LOVES MY HUSBAND, JOANNA(MY DAUGHTER) AND TERESA,GRACIES MOM. MY GIRL LOLA LOVES TO SLEEP RIGHT NEXT TO ME AND NOW I AM KEEPING HER BABY BOY PABLO..WHO KNOWS WHAT WILL HAPPEN. MY SCOTTIE BAILEY LOVES ME AND MY WESTIE KIRBY LOVES ME...GET THIS WE HAVE 5 DOGS IN OUR BED.......SOOOO I THINK THEY ARE ALL SPECIAL IN THEIR OWN WAY........OH BY THE WAY, THEIR TEMPS ARE ABOUT 103 DEGREES WAAAARM IN THE WINTER.......SMILE:a imeeyork

5!!!!!! LOL Give me a couple!!!!!! heheheh how cute

I just have Daizy...but next month I'll be getting Tulip.. Daizy is not really a cuddler...she likes her space. So I'm hoping Tulla will be more of a snuggler!!!

[Lucia]

Twinkle likes to sit near me and give kisses, but she doesnt really want to be on my lap or be cuddled....shes still only a puppy so maybe she'll become cuddlier as she gets older(?) Most of her affection is reserved for my youngest daughter who is one year old.....Twinkle follows her everywhere and whines at the bottom of the stairs when I put her up for a nap...they also share food and toys and we've started calling them the terrible two!xxx

[chestermama]

chester is a love bug,always has been

[Mom to Hot Rod]

Thanks for everyone's stories. I was just curious. I agree that it has a lot to do with how they are socialized. Hot Rod came from a very small pet store and I can tell that he was held a lot! As soon as you held him across your arm, no matter what, he settled right down and was very content. He still does this pretty much til this day. The owners there are very much loving and caring people and they do hold their pups alot. Maggie is from a local breeder and she was raised around other dogs. I guess she may have had to share a lot of the attention so she is used to being independent. Hopefully she'll become a snuggle bug.

[bchgirl]

Originally Posted by Mom to Hot Rod

Oh don't get me wrong, Maggie is very loving. She gives tons and tons of kisses but she just doesn't want to be cuddled and held for long periods of time. I try to hold her and she just takes off. She's not one to fall asleep in my lap. Sometimes when we're all stretched out on the couch, she'll jump off the couch and lay on the floor and go to sleep.

I guess I should have phrased it are males yorkies more of cuddley than females.

You're just described Ramsey to a tee and the only reason she wants in my lap...is because one of the boys is there. Once she chases them off...she sits for 3 minutes...then she's done with that stuff.

[hviola]

Wow, everything you said about Maggie....sounds exactly like Triss. Triss won't stay on my lap for the life of me. I get plenty of kisses, no doubt, but she doesnt like to stay in close proximity to anyone. She even likes me to hold her like a baby (on her back in my arms) and give me kisses but after 30 seconds, shes done and wants down.

My daschund is a male, and he is my lap buddy. Loves to curl up on my tummy and sleep. He even watches me and waits for me to sit or lie down so he can join me.

[pookiebear]

Bella is the most loving one out of her and her 2 brothers. She would stay in my lap all day if I would hold her. She rolls over on her back and will lay in my arms like a baby. Bernie loves to have his belly rubbed, but he wants to be laying on the floor, not being held. He loves to give kisses, but doesn't want you to hold him. He'll get up on the back of the sofa and sneak around and start kissing us. He also likes to stand on your chest and give kisses, but doesn't want your hands on him. Baxter, he's more of a loving lap doggie than Bernie, but not near as smart as Bernie. So, in my house it's the female!

[celstu1]

I would have to say yes as far as I know boys are more affectionate than girls. My mom has 2 girls and I have 2 boys and my boys are sooooo loving where my moms girls are more independant. Just be prepared for the boys to be more needy, some like that (like me) but some find it a bit hard to handle.