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Darlene68 · 03-16-2011, 04:34 PM

I have two boys, and would not trade them for anything, I always had female dogs before getting my boys, and think males are much more lovey dovey, mine are true momma's boys! My Bailey never marks, he was neutered at around 6 months. Jesse doesn't mark either, but wears a belly band because he isn't indoor trained, I got him at age two. I don't think you will ever regret getting a male!

heartmyyorkie · 03-16-2011, 05:52 PM

Thank you all so much for all of your input. It's greatly appreciated. I'm just a nervous first time yorkie mommy

. I agree and think it has a lot to do with training. We have an older female Lab that we trained very well and I just felt like I wanted a male this go round. I know I with love him so much. Thanks again!

Teegy · 03-16-2011, 07:47 PM

it's not that I don't like female dogs it was just never a consideration for me, my wee boy is brilliant and doesn't mark in my house

My Sophia · 03-16-2011, 08:42 PM

I have one of each also. My girl is 6 years and my baby boy is almost 11 months. We had him neutered at not quite 5 months and he still squats to tinkle in the house. Until this past week I had never seen him lift his leg but I think Soph has been teaching him bad habits

. She's actually my leg lifter and will sprinkle every 10 feet when we're out on a walk. Our last walk gulliver was following along behind her and every time she lifted her leg he'd go right behind her and do the same. I firmly believe that getting them neutered early definitely helps.

107barney · 03-16-2011, 08:44 PM

I have to agree with everyone else - I have three yorkies - two boys and one girl. My boys do not mark and they are definitely the lovers! My girl is sweet also but she gives you a quick hug then moves on whereas the boys linger with hugs for hours! O

mscat · 03-16-2011, 08:55 PM

I have female dogs. My one yorkie female will only mark when outside. Every few steps she sqauts with one leg up and marks. It is interesting that she does it, but that is how she is. She is pee pad trained indoors and uses them regulary without any problems. I have seen very loving affectionent females too. I think it has to do with how much time you spend with them that they can become very attatched to you. my female is with me.

chachi · 03-16-2011, 09:57 PM

If you get him neutered he most likely wont mark in the house. My chachi is neutered and only marks outside

citygirl123 · 03-16-2011, 10:48 PM

I have to put my 2 cents in on this one...
I originally wanted a girl, but the litter turned out to be two boys. I'm ashamed to say I cried. My son asked me why I didn't want a boy...hmmm...

We picked Copper up one year ago yesterday at 11 weeks old. I can't imagine why I ever wanted a girl. He is such a little love bug and very attached to me...love it. I had him neutered at 5 months. He has never marked.

Don't worry...you will love a boy and wonder why you hesitated!

mauirobin · 03-17-2011, 12:21 AM

I have one of each & my lil boy is my shadow. Way more attached to me. My girl loves me too....but my boy is glued to my heels.

heartmyyorkie · 03-17-2011, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by citygirl123

I have to put my 2 cents in on this one...
I originally wanted a girl, but the litter turned out to be two boys. I'm ashamed to say I cried. My son asked me why I didn't want a boy...hmmm...

We picked Copper up one year ago yesterday at 11 weeks old. I can't imagine why I ever wanted a girl. He is such a little love bug and very attached to me...love it. I had him neutered at 5 months. He has never marked.

Don't worry...you will love a boy and wonder why you hesitated!

This cracks me up...sounds like something I would do. I knew he would be a boy from the start and really had no hesitations about it until my husband brought up the marking theory

. A lovey dovey little boy is sounding more and more wonderful to me with every post. Thanks you all!!

Baby Pepper · 03-18-2011, 03:15 AM

We had several male dogs in the past (GSD, dachshund, x-breeds), not neutered. And there was never any issue with "marking in the house".
I just loved their temperament. Could not be happier with my little Pepper Boy! He is neutered, and had/has an occasional accident, but no marking... he leaves that for outdoors only.

roseslevi · 03-18-2011, 03:40 AM

I would have to agree with the majority. My boy Levi is the big lover, he is almost obsessed with knowing where I am at every moment. Lily is a love also but she is alright with "loving" everyone in the house. She is much more independent than Levi. Levi was neutered at 8 months old and only marks outside.

jennzy · 03-18-2011, 06:12 AM

My first yorkie was a male

we got him when he was close to 6 months and had him neutered at 9 month and he didn't mark at all inside.
he's paper trained and pees like a girl.. he had the whole squatter style down! however he marks every 3rd post when we're outside.

If you guys really want a girl, i think you guys should wait! i waited almost 7 months for my little girl!

KendraE · 03-18-2011, 06:17 AM

I really wanted a girl as well, but found my male, Bevo and fell in love! 2 1/2 years later, I would die if anything ever happened to him. He is MY boy, he follows me everywhere and cuddles so much!! I can not imagine my life without him had I waited for a female. Now as for the marking....I cannot say he is an angel. He is potty pad trained and does excellent 99% of the time. But, he has been known to mark. Usually though, it is when we are gone. Its as if he does it just to let us know hes upset with us for leaving him home!! But, marking here and there occasionaly would still never change my decision for getting a boy!!

kristalblue74 · 03-18-2011, 07:45 AM

I love my little boy Chewie! He started marking occasionally right before I had him neutered, and since then it hasn't been a problem. He'll sometimes lift his leg to pee, although that's usually on snow. Now that our snow is mostly melted, he's mostly squatting again, silly boy! Don't be nervous about getting a boy--they're fantastic! And consistent training will help with most marking problems you might face.

03-16-2011, 04:34 PM	#16
Darlene68 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,923	I have two boys, and would not trade them for anything, I always had female dogs before getting my boys, and think males are much more lovey dovey, mine are true momma's boys! My Bailey never marks, he was neutered at around 6 months. Jesse doesn't mark either, but wears a belly band because he isn't indoor trained, I got him at age two. I don't think you will ever regret getting a male! __________________ Darlene Bailey Blu & Jesse Bee

03-16-2011, 08:42 PM	#19
My Sophia YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA Posts: 467	I have one of each also. My girl is 6 years and my baby boy is almost 11 months. We had him neutered at not quite 5 months and he still squats to tinkle in the house. Until this past week I had never seen him lift his leg but I think Soph has been teaching him bad habits. She's actually my leg lifter and will sprinkle every 10 feet when we're out on a walk. Our last walk gulliver was following along behind her and every time she lifted her leg he'd go right behind her and do the same. I firmly believe that getting them neutered early definitely helps.

03-16-2011, 08:44 PM	#20
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	I have to agree with everyone else - I have three yorkies - two boys and one girl. My boys do not mark and they are definitely the lovers! My girl is sweet also but she gives you a quick hug then moves on whereas the boys linger with hugs for hours! O __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

03-16-2011, 08:55 PM	#21
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	I have female dogs. My one yorkie female will only mark when outside. Every few steps she sqauts with one leg up and marks. It is interesting that she does it, but that is how she is. She is pee pad trained indoors and uses them regulary without any problems. I have seen very loving affectionent females too. I think it has to do with how much time you spend with them that they can become very attatched to you. my female is with me. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

03-16-2011, 09:57 PM	#22
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	If you get him neutered he most likely wont mark in the house. My chachi is neutered and only marks outside __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

03-16-2011, 05:52 PM	#17
heartmyyorkie I ♥ Pita & Oliver Donating YT Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 878	Thank you all so much for all of your input. It's greatly appreciated. I'm just a nervous first time yorkie mommy . I agree and think it has a lot to do with training. We have an older female Lab that we trained very well and I just felt like I wanted a male this go round. I know I with love him so much. Thanks again!

03-16-2011, 07:47 PM	#18
Teegy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,631	it's not that I don't like female dogs it was just never a consideration for me, my wee boy is brilliant and doesn't mark in my house

03-16-2011, 10:48 PM	#23
citygirl123 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,233	I have to put my 2 cents in on this one... I originally wanted a girl, but the litter turned out to be two boys. I'm ashamed to say I cried. My son asked me why I didn't want a boy...hmmm... We picked Copper up one year ago yesterday at 11 weeks old. I can't imagine why I ever wanted a girl. He is such a little love bug and very attached to me...love it. I had him neutered at 5 months. He has never marked. Don't worry...you will love a boy and wonder why you hesitated! __________________ Lynn and Copper

03-17-2011, 12:21 AM	#24
mauirobin Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Posts: 224 Blog Entries: 3	I have one of each & my lil boy is my shadow. Way more attached to me. My girl loves me too....but my boy is glued to my heels. __________________ Mom of Button's, Yogi, Mercedes & Jillian

03-18-2011, 03:15 AM	#26
Baby Pepper Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney NSW Australia Posts: 81	We had several male dogs in the past (GSD, dachshund, x-breeds), not neutered. And there was never any issue with "marking in the house". I just loved their temperament. Could not be happier with my little Pepper Boy! He is neutered, and had/has an occasional accident, but no marking... he leaves that for outdoors only.

03-18-2011, 03:40 AM	#27
roseslevi Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: E. Falmouth, Mass Posts: 2,102	I would have to agree with the majority. My boy Levi is the big lover, he is almost obsessed with knowing where I am at every moment. Lily is a love also but she is alright with "loving" everyone in the house. She is much more independent than Levi. Levi was neutered at 8 months old and only marks outside. __________________ Rosemarie, Levi and Lily "The purity of a person's heart can be quickly measured by how they regard animals" ~ Anonymous

03-18-2011, 06:12 AM	#28
jennzy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: TOronto, Canada Posts: 804	My first yorkie was a male we got him when he was close to 6 months and had him neutered at 9 month and he didn't mark at all inside. he's paper trained and pees like a girl.. he had the whole squatter style down! however he marks every 3rd post when we're outside. If you guys really want a girl, i think you guys should wait! i waited almost 7 months for my little girl! __________________ <Mickey & Coco> Last edited by jennzy; 03-18-2011 at 06:16 AM.

03-18-2011, 06:17 AM	#29
KendraE Hook Em! Bevo & Mack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 3,752	I really wanted a girl as well, but found my male, Bevo and fell in love! 2 1/2 years later, I would die if anything ever happened to him. He is MY boy, he follows me everywhere and cuddles so much!! I can not imagine my life without him had I waited for a female. Now as for the marking....I cannot say he is an angel. He is potty pad trained and does excellent 99% of the time. But, he has been known to mark. Usually though, it is when we are gone. Its as if he does it just to let us know hes upset with us for leaving him home!! But, marking here and there occasionaly would still never change my decision for getting a boy!! __________________ Kendra Bevo and Mack & grandpups Bryleigh and Jaxon

03-18-2011, 07:45 AM	#30
kristalblue74 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 106	I love my little boy Chewie! He started marking occasionally right before I had him neutered, and since then it hasn't been a problem. He'll sometimes lift his leg to pee, although that's usually on snow. Now that our snow is mostly melted, he's mostly squatting again, silly boy! Don't be nervous about getting a boy--they're fantastic! And consistent training will help with most marking problems you might face. __________________ Kristal and Chewie, my favorite mini-Wookiee