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Male vs. Female for a First Timer What would you guys recommend for a first time yorkie owner, living in a apartment. A male or A female? Thanks! |
It really is personal preference! I got a girl bc I did not want to deal with humping, spraying/marking and I am a bit squeemish when dogs little weewees come out LoL.. But I will say that Marley ( female ) is kinda moody like a human female at times haha. I have heard that the male dogs bond more with female humans and females bond more with male humans also somewhere on here. I have not had any proof of that though. Marley loves my DH and I equally I think. By the way, I live in an apartment too and Marley is so small ( 4 lbs ) that she runs crazy around everywhere. So I know this doesn't help, but either is a good choice in my books :) |
I mean, it's all personal preference. I say boy but I'm biased ;) I was raised with girl dogs my whole life. The best girl dog we had was our Golden Retriever, Daisy. The others were all like human females - bitches! LOL. They get moody and alot more nippy and agressive around certain bones, etc. Whereas I've never had any of these moody problems with Jackson. He's SUCH a little boy! However, boys are a lot more needy and require more attention, I think. From what I've gathered on this website and others, males tend to cling to female owners more and female dogs cling to male owners more. Males also seem easier to train. But again, none of this is ALWAYS true. |
I don't think it will matter - just look for a personality that matches yours. :) I didn't think I would be able to deal with narsty male dog behavior, but it's totally different when it's your dog. I even think Thor is cute when he's pooping. Okay, I'm not thrilled when he gets hot and bothered, but really, yorkies are so small and fun, it's no biggie (both literally and figuratively, ha ha). |
For the last few years we have had mostly girls for the exception of one we lost in 2007. I have never wanted another male but the breeder actually talked me into one, saying that once I have a male yorkie I would be sold. We picked him up last Sunday and let me tell ya, this little boy has won my heart. Good luck in whatever you chose because they are all darling in my book. |
To me males are easier to train, but thats just my opinion. Both my males were so much easier to house train than the girls. |
I prefer females..I don't care for the male behavior either. One of the girls is more attached to me than Hubby...the younger one is just as attached to hubby as she is me. |
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Do males have a problem with marking there territory? |
if it doesn't matter to you boy vs girl. Then I would go by which DOG melts your heart and wins you over. don't even take gender into the equation. Let the connection between you and the dog/puppy rule which one you get. You won't go wrong that way :) Good luck and let us know and post pictures. Also, when I was looking for my yorkie, I didn't take the first one I saw. A-L-L puppies are cute but be picky. You'll know when you've found the right one. |
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Pros and Cons of Both It really is up to you. I have both. I really wanted a girl and I got her first she is really independent and likes to have her loving when she wants it. She is also more mouthy just like us girls :rolleyes: My boy is a lover. His whole world revolves around me. If you are looking for more affection then go with a boy, but if you want a more independent babe go for a female. Best wishes for your choice. Yorkies Temperament | Male Yorkie | Female Yorkie |
Boys are usually more well behaved and more cuddily. My pets were almost always males in the past. My males don't fight; but there is a reason why they call the girls bitches!!! LOL |
I am so biased...the boys have my heart, always, and forever. Neither of mine ever "marked" in the house...they were both well trained to go potty outside and outside only...and this includes marking. |
I am squeemish too about Male dogs and male anatomy in my bed at night.... so I demanded a girl. She is quite a diva, but worth every bit. In the beginning she bonded a little more with DH, but now she is a Mama's Girl! I can't go anywhere in the apartment without her right by me. I even lay down my clothes by the shower for her to lay on when I shower, because she has been known to jump in there before. Hmmm maybe I made her into the diva she is ;) |
i have also heard that male pups bond better with female owners... the biggest reason i have a male is because he was so much cheaper... i can't even believe i paid so much for him, but he was worth every penny! i had a dream before i got my little man that i was going to get a girl puppy, but when i went to the breeders, the girls were just more money. so i got a boy. if you can't decide, let your wallet decide for you, that is what i did! |
A female no marking |
I like girls. They don't lift their leg or 'mark their territory'. My best luck has always been with girl dogs. I currently have 5 girl dogs ranging from my 6 lb Yorkie pup to my 117 lb Shepherd/Chow mix. They all get along great. I say girl. |
well i dont live in a apartment BUT i have a little boy and i love him to death. when we are playing he can get a little fiesty but other then that he's my little baby. he didnt mark or hump at all before we got him fixed either. i also have a german shepard girl and they get along great. although she can get moody at times. i personally dont mind either male or female. |
I chose a female, and she humps her soft toys! She marks too.... I don't think it's true that females bond better with men, and vice versa, because my Milly doesn't ever leave my side, and my friends say they've never seen a dog more devoted to its human :) Perhaps if I lived with a man she might have migrated more towards him, but as it's just me, we have developed an incredibly close bond. I did read that female Yorkies tend to be the more watchful (and therefore the more vocal) sex, and this is possibly true. My little girl thinks she is a guard puppy! |
Neutering young will usually stop the marking and the humping. Boys are lovers and sweet and "velcro". They live to love you. A female is more independent, and moody. I am male crazy! I Love my Girls, but oh.. them boys!! |
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