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gender differences I am new to yorkies. I'm actually new to dogs in general... I haven't had one since I was 3 or 4. Anyway, my cousin's yorkie, Gracie, is due to give birth any day/hour/minute now :P and I am taking one of the puppies. I had originally decided that I want a female because I did some research and supposedly females are less aggressive and tend to bond with several people as oppose to just one. But when I did even more research, I read that males tend to be more calm and affectionate and more accepting of other pets. I'm very confused now. See, it's important for me to choose the gender that, generally, is less aggressive and more accepting of other pets because I have 2 ferrets. I would love for my yorkie to get along with my ferrets and not have to worry about him/her being too rough with them. So, from your experience, which gender would I be better off getting? Or is there really not much of a difference? |
I have both, and remember we're talking about animals that have been spayed and/or neutered, but I believe that overall males are calmer, less aggressive and sweeter natured than females. Females just seem to be more competitive. They do bond with their human but they fight more and have more jealousy issues. Males bond just as much if not more but are more tolerant and when they look in your eyes it is just a more gentle, kinder emotive look. I adore my girls, but my boys... I drown in their eyes I tell ya!!! LOL |
We've had our female Rio for over a year now and she's such a little diva. She's affectionate only on her terms, and when she's done giving kisses and getting belly rubs, she wants her space and is very independent. She is very dominant and thinks she rules the roost. We just recently brought home a new male puppy and we immediately saw such a difference. He's such a cuddle bug and is sooooooo loving. He wants to snuggle and sleep right up against us, or even lying right on top of my shoulder or neck. Luckily Rio is very well socialized and dog friendly, so she accepted him pretty quickly,with no fights so far. Sometimes she plays a little rough and may bite too hard but he quickly lets her know that it's not okay to hurt him. We purposely chose a male for our second Yorkie, since I've read that a female/male combination usually works out pretty smoothly. So far, so good! |
My boy Rhett loves everyone in the house (though he does have a slight preference for the one who feeds him :) ) He's a big cuddler, too. |
I have three female Yorkies that are the sweetest little girls you would ever meet. They love dogs, cats, birds, other humans including babies and have never fought with each other or other dogs. I also have a female Papillon and a foster that is a female Shi-Tzu/Maltese, and have yet to see them even growl at another dog. I think it's in the way they are raised. I don't think you would have any problems with a female as long as you start socializing her soon as you get her and often. That would of course go for a male too. ;) |
I have all girl dogs. All are cuddlers though the boston is more energetic than the other 2 dogs. That is just the breed I am thinking. My yorkie likes to bark a lot at the other 2. We call her the referee. My dtr on the other had has 2 male dogs, one a yorkie. He is so energetic but gets along great with other dogs and humans though he will nip at your heels, barking at you when you try to leave. I usu choose a female due to the humping and marking issues. Just my preference. |
I do agree with other that as a general rule, males are a little more happy go lucky but I also think that each dog is an individual and you could choose a male that is the opposite of the norm and the same for a female so why don't you not put any gender requirements on your pup and instead choose the one that feels right when you get to pick him or her out? And they will probably be so small that they won't be a threat to your ferrets and hopefully they will grow to love each other. |
I tend to see more males that are more lovey and less independent. But of course it's never always one way or the other. Some males can be more independent than females for example. I personally prefer the little boys and don't really have any issues people worry about w/ males, such as humping or marking. He marks outdoors but so does my dads female dog, as well as a few other females I know. Lily, my dads female, humps her teddy bear every night! LOL. I wanted to add- I have actually seen a yorkie and a ferret playing with each other. But Yorkies were bred to be ratters, and while a ferret isn't a rat, their instincts can still come out! They are terriers and most terriers I know will chase rabbits, mice, anything that comes into their yard and moves, so just be very careful. |
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You've been given lots of great information, so there's nothing left to say but Welcome to YT and congrats on your new addition, whichever gender you decide on! |
My only Yorkie is female so I can't compare the two sex's of that breed. My little female came into a crowded household full of possessive chihuahua's and fit right into the mix. She is not a lap cuddler yet but has started spending a little more time in laps. She is just so active that all she wants to do is play and chase and once she is tired out she finds a place to flop. She is loving, LOVES our cats and other dogs, but she does love to torment yard bugs. |
I think it moor depends on the personality of the yorkie than the gender |
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In your position, I would look for the most passive of the pups, gender not withstanding. By passive, I don't mean timid, I mean the one that's most likely to "go with the flow". And I'd introduce your ferrets to the pup as soon as possible, so the pup thinks "playmates" instead of "prey". And neuter the pup as soon as feasible. You'll hear all kinds of advice on neutering, but I think they're less likely to show "adult" behaviors if their hormones never get them that far, better for keeping a "perpetual puppy" mentality. Congrats on making the decision to get a pup ... they make marvelous family additions. |
Thanks so much, everyone, for all the replies! It seems to be a popular opinion that males tend to be more affectionate and cuddly and less aggressive, but I realize that there are always exceptions. So, I guess all I can do is wait until they are born, spend some time with all of them, and decide based on personality rather than gender. |
I have a little girl who is VERY cuddly( she wants to be on your lap hanging out/ with you... she even sits on my lap during pedicures) She does get wiggly (I attribute this to her being a puppy) and want to play but when she's done she always comes back to mom or dad to snuggle. I don't see much aggression in her at all. |
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