Male or female???? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

bugsy723 · 02-17-2005, 09:40 AM

I am looking to buy a yorkie, and I noticed that the males sell for much less than females.
Why is this?

Is there a big difference in the personality or behavior of the males?
Price is a concern of mine, but I also want a friendly energetic dog as well.

Thanks!!!

Sydney

wuffyscruffy · 02-17-2005, 10:03 AM

I think a lot of people like females because they have a preconceived idea of a female. But, if a male is neutered, there really isn't a difference. I have one of each. My male is much more playful, loves kids and is more cuddly than my female. It could just be their personalities instead of male vs. female, but, I'd vote for a male. Karen

bugsy723 · 02-17-2005, 10:17 AM

Thanks Karen!

About how much does it cost to get a male dog neutered??

Gingi · 02-17-2005, 10:32 AM

I had the same questions when I went in search of a puppy. I still am not sure why a female costs more. I also found that generally a female is harder to find and that 9 times out of 10, there are more boys in a litter. Now that may not be the norm so all you breeders don't jump me on that, I'm not trying to make a quote or state a fact, that is just what I came upon in my search. Anyway, I feel like I would have been happy either way, but I had my heart set on a girl and decided to wait for a girl. In case you are new here, we only had her for a few days and she passed because she had a serious case of coccidia and then some other complications. I am now waiting to get another and I will probably get another girl. Although they say most male dogs don't have a problem of raising their leg after being neutered, I still know of several dogs (not necesarily yorkies) that still do, so that is a big concern. I think it's basically personal preference and I believe I would fall in love with any yorkie at first sight without knowing it's gender!

02-17-2005, 09:40 AM	#1
bugsy723 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 10	Male or female???? I am looking to buy a yorkie, and I noticed that the males sell for much less than females. Why is this? Is there a big difference in the personality or behavior of the males? Price is a concern of mine, but I also want a friendly energetic dog as well. Thanks!!! Sydney

02-17-2005, 10:32 AM	#4
Gingi Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 155	I had the same questions when I went in search of a puppy. I still am not sure why a female costs more. I also found that generally a female is harder to find and that 9 times out of 10, there are more boys in a litter. Now that may not be the norm so all you breeders don't jump me on that, I'm not trying to make a quote or state a fact, that is just what I came upon in my search. Anyway, I feel like I would have been happy either way, but I had my heart set on a girl and decided to wait for a girl. In case you are new here, we only had her for a few days and she passed because she had a serious case of coccidia and then some other complications. I am now waiting to get another and I will probably get another girl. Although they say most male dogs don't have a problem of raising their leg after being neutered, I still know of several dogs (not necesarily yorkies) that still do, so that is a big concern. I think it's basically personal preference and I believe I would fall in love with any yorkie at first sight without knowing it's gender! __________________ ~~~Gingi and Molly ~~~

02-17-2005, 10:03 AM	#2
wuffyscruffy Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 15	I think a lot of people like females because they have a preconceived idea of a female. But, if a male is neutered, there really isn't a difference. I have one of each. My male is much more playful, loves kids and is more cuddly than my female. It could just be their personalities instead of male vs. female, but, I'd vote for a male. Karen

02-17-2005, 10:17 AM	#3
bugsy723 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 10	Thanks Karen! About how much does it cost to get a male dog neutered??