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[geezypeasey]

So we still haven't decided whether to get a boy or girl yorkie. I have read about plenty of cons on getting a boy but are there any cons on getting a girl. My mom has a girl yorkie so I wanted a boy so that they would possibly get along better but I have read so much about the whole lifting the leg thing that it sorta is freaking me out. Especially because we travel and would visit my mom frequently would hate for the dog to mark in her house. We also have a 8 year old daughter.

Any help or advice you can give on the differences would be great!

:-)Pam

[ArmaniMan]

I have one of each and I love them both.

However, the boy is MUCH more affectionate... he is here to please ME, while I am on this earth to please the girl,

I had my boy neutered at 6 months old and he has NEVER marked in my home ever.

My next one will be another boy but I think you will be happy with either one!

[shodanusmc]

I had my male neutered at 14 months, and he never has marked....he does life his leg, but so does our female Yorkie who was spayed at 8 months.

[Princessangela3]

I have a boy and a girl....My girl Princess Bella Mia is uuummmm well certainly a female dog and certainly thinks she is royalty...she has her own ways, her own attitude, she gives moochies when she wants to give them and usueally only if you pleased her first (tummy rub, snackie, etc), She doesnt like toys except for ducky unless someone else has the toy then she thinks it should be hers immediately, she THINKS she is the boss of everyone in the house and it doesnt matter she isnt prejudice she treats us all (animal and humans) the same, she prances when she walks, she trys hard to manipulate the situation in her favor and when it doesnt work she "grrrs" at whoever upset her. It is hilarious it isnt a growl but more a quieter vocal sound produced in utter disgust as she is walking away with eyes rolling and her nose in the air snubbing the peasant offender. She also does this if anyone upsets her such as by petting Sherman and not her, if Sherman walks by her and she is in a "female doggy" mood, and if someone is in her spot in our bed...we have yet to figure out where her spot is though. She KNOWS the rules but chooses which ones she will follow on which day and she expects us to conform to her wishes. The good thing is I know with all my heart she would defend me with her life if she felt I was threatened in anyway. She does love us and on rare occasions will do something glorious to show us.

Our Boy Sherman Tank he is a little lover of everyone, everyone always gets moochies animals, humans, toys etc. Everyone makes him happy all the time. He is a floppy, goofy, sweet little love bug. He does not mark in the house. He was neutered at 6 months. He is not a "stuffed animal violater". He follows the rules the best he can as he still is a puppy. He still makes the better effort to do right. He does his business outside and without hassle. He is just a great all around 16 pound yorkie! He cant be beat!

I think one of each is the only answer!!!!

[lil louis]

I have a male yorkie, and I have no cons with owning a male. He is the sweetest dog that I have ever seen. He follows me everywhere and is a little cuddle bug. He never lifts his leg in the house. He has been potty trained since he was 16 weeks old.

[pcopeland0124]

I also have a boy and a girl. My boy is 2 1/2, was fixed at 6 months and unfortunately does mark - especially in new surroundings. That said, he is a doll, always happy to see EVERYONE. He is very affectionate but not much of a lap dog. He likes to be sitting on the couch next to us. My girl is 1 1/2 and is my angel. She is the biggest love bug I've ever owned. Loves to be in our laps and follows us everywhere. If I was to ever get another I personally would get a girl, only because of the marking!

[tarczely]

i have a boy axel, he is so lovable he was neutered at 4 months he is now 5 months he still squats when he pee pee... I'm concerened taking him to parents this weekend cause i know he won't go on a pee pee pad in a different home so iam going to do a belly band while we are there for my peace of mind. he went to the groomer today they said he was so lovable, which he really is loves to cuddle give kissies and snuggles right up under my neck.

[Judy in Waco]

I adore my Gizmo! He is just so precious to me. He's a chunky monkey, and a big boy, but I love having him next to me. I also love having a girl, but like someone else said, she's a diva. Gizmo is my precious boy.

[Britster]

Jackson is the first boy dog in our family -- I will probably never own a female dog again! Not because the girl dogs were bad or anything, there's just something about a little boy that I love. Girls tend to be more independent, stubborn, etc and I prefer a more needy, willing to please dog! But with that said, it's not always the case of course.

[YorkieAunt]

I have one of each and love them both very much. The only difference I have noticed is that my male is a Momma's boy and my female is a Daddy's girl! Also my male has never marked in my house of anywhere else for that matter. He was neutered at 6mths. I also have a female Shih Tzu and a female Bordercollie cross and they are both Mommy's girls. I don't think it really matters if it's a boy or girl, just on whether it is the right match for you.