Boy vs. Girl
 

Hi!

I'm looking around for a Yorkie, but the only litter available at the moment has only male puppies (they're 3 weeks old at the moment).

I kind of had my heart set on a girl, but am I being too narrow minded? I would love to go and see these little guys, but I don't want to turn away from the perfect puppy just because he's not female.

Is there anything I chould be aware of when choosing the gender of my puppy?

Thanks!

What worries me most is the chance of a male marking his territory -other than that it honestly doesn't make any difference to me.

I had found this website while researching Yorkies a whuile back that had a good article. I've noticed that most breeders websites will say males make better pets often times... it's just something I've seemed to notice while viewing different breeders website, they seem to prefer to work with males.

"Many people feel that female yorkies make better pets than male yorkies. This conclusion is usually based upon inaccurate information. In discussing these differences we will be speaking in terms of generalizations. These generalizations of female and male yorkies traits are like that of generalizations of female and male human traits. For every generalization there are always exceptions.

Myth: Female yorkies are sweeter and more affectionate that male yorkies.

Our experience is that male yorkies are usually more affectionate, exuberant, and attentive as compared to females. They seek your attention and are very attached to their people. They also tend to be more steadfast, reliable, and less moody. They are more outgoing, more accepting of other pets, and take quicker to children. When we have company we invariably have to put the females in another room until the company leaves. The female may be less likely to wage a dominance battle with you, but she can be cunning and resourceful in getting her own way. She is much more prone to mood swings. Most females will usually come to you for attention, but as soon as she has had enough, she will move away. Males are always waiting for your attention and close by.

Female yorkies are more docile as compared to male yorkies.
In the dog pack framework, females usually rule the roost. Therefore they determine pecking order, and compete to maintain and/or alter that order. The females are, as a result, more independent, stubborn, and territorial than their male counterparts. Most fights will usually break out between two females.



Female yorkies are easier to train than male yorkies.
Because female yorkies are, more independent, stubborn, territorial and male yorkies are easily motivated by praise, and are very eager to please, training a male can be easier than training a female. However, males can be easily distracted during training, as they just want to get to playtime!"


Personally, I prefer the little boys! Growing up with female dogs maybe made me like this. Jackson was my first boy dog and I wanted something different, and I couldn't have asked for a better dog. I had considered a girl though before getting Jackson and I wouldn't let gender get in the way, as long as you mesh with each other and your personalities click, that's all that matters.

I'm drawn to boy dogs, not that I don't love little girl dogs, it's just my preference

I had my heart set on a girl, but my bf (who bought Harley) really wanted a boy. Seeing he was paying for my dog, I opted for the boy, just because it was the only request Matt had put in. My heart sank a bit when I told Shauna I wanted to boy, but the second I help him, it all changed. He was mine. We talked for a few hours about the differences of boys and girls, and I started feeling a lot better about my decision.

Boys don't have heats, which I liked. while I was planning on having either one fixed, I didn't want to risk having a heat with a girl, before she was spayed. Boys are also known to be easier to train, my breeder said most of her girls were all extra smart and stubborn (which with Yorkies being a "harder" breed to train, made me lean towards the boy). I just find him very easy going, he loves everyone and is really smart, but not super stubborn which makes him decent to train.

The only downside was not being able to buy cute pink stuff, that and I think everyone who approaches us in the street asks my little girls name. which is annoying, but I keep his hair long, so I understand why people are mistaken.

So overall I wouldn't trade him for the world. I really, really wanted a girl, but Harley has been the best thing that ever happened to me.

Good luck either way, I hope you find a good breeder, that makes a world of difference, and is almost more important than the gender you get, they'll just be a more healthier dog that way. I also recommend that a good breeder almost always has a waiting list, if there are puppies waiting around then it may not be a good sign. So it may be a good idea if you're set on a girl to find a breeder elsewhere, and get on their waiting list. (the last part is just my opinion, the breeder I use almost always waits to have all the dogs sold, before even breeding the dogs, that way she knows exactly where each pup is going before hand, mind you she is so wonderful, she always has a waiting list going).

Sorry for my ramble. Good luck. keep us posted.

Boy vs. Girl
 

Bogey was my first, probably because there wasn't any girls around. He is the love of my life & loves to cuddle & sleep right next to me. I got Pebbles a year later partly because I wanted to "dress" her up. She is a doll but doesn't like the cuddle thing & doesn't like to be dressed. She has spunk & a personality that won't quit. Both of their hair is longer & rather hard to keep in clothes. I love them both for different reasons that said, boys are loving babies.

Thanks :)

We're going to see the little guys tomorrow, and after asking some other dog owners I know, I think I'm tending towards getting a boy.

Rizzo, when calm is my little cuddle bug. Growing up we usually had boys, we had one girl dog once, a rotty, she was super sweet but also very protective and was the alpha dog. I personally prefer the boys, despite not being able to dress them in pink without getting crap about it ;)
Oh, and Rizzo is 11 months old now, hasn't lifted his leg and just got neutered so most likely never will :D so not all of them do it.

As a pet owner/breeder/exhibitor/groomer; while I love my girls and wouldn't trade them for anything, I prefer a boy. Boys are more loving, more willing to please and easier to train.

I LOVE boys... I wanted boys and I searched for boys. They are sooo affectionate and love their mommies to pieces. I'm sure girls do too but I think they have a bit more attitude and are a bit more independent. As for the marking, get him fixed young and work with him and he won't mark. There are a lot of boy yorkies here that do not mark. I wish I could say that about mine, I have one that does but he want fixed young so that is more likely why.

I'll second this one! I completely agree with Mardelin.
I had always wanted a female when I got my first dog years ago because I believed the myths. Today, now that I've added two boys to the house...I know better. They are truly momma's boys. :)

I wouldn't let the sex of the pup make that much of a difference in your decision. There are so many other factors that are much more important and significant.

...and remember you can put a bow on the boys too. See Marquis in my avatar. :)

I love my little boy Yorkie. Of course, I would love a little girl Yorkie to pieces too, but there is just something so sweet about my little guy. He is feisty and wild and independent, but at the same time, I know that he absolutely adores me and loves nothing more than to snuggle up next to me.

I have 2 boys, I wanted girls first, but would not trade my boys for anything, they are sweet momma's boys and I love them to pieces!!

One of each :D

I got Loki first and he is my boy. We did training together and I know exactly what he is thinking. We have a special bond. Last night we were watching Modern Family and they had smoke detectors chirping (he HATES that) and the first time I heard it, he was sleeping on the loveseat and he was on the couch. He looked up at me, bug-eyed (scared), I held out my arms, he jumped into them and slept on my lap the rest of the show.

Sammy is awesome, but she is crazy and she doesn't usually *need* me. She loves my husband because he plays more with her and he plays rough with her, which she loves. She is a happy dog, loves meeting new people and goes shopping with me but is a cuddle bug only when she wants to be. She's fun to dress up and take places, and we laugh at her constantly and absolutely adore her, but when I come home, I want my Loki and he wants me. When Sam wants to snuggle though, watch out, because you better snuggle :)

I realize every dog's personality is unique, but these differences are ones that I've heard before and not just with Yorkies. Girls are divas, aloof, they do what they want. Boys want to please you, be with you and need you.

Either way, you will want the other, and I love everything about my dogs very different personalities, for different reasons.

There are PLENTY of adorable clothes for boys, so if that is your hangup, don't worry about it. If it's a situation like you are out-numbered by sons and a husband, and you want your girl, then get a girl :) But if you just arbitrarily want a girl, then eh, consider a boy!