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Girl verse Boy? Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and just placed a deposit on a female shorkie. The breeder favors males and feels they're more affectionate but I have my heart set on a girl. She's 5 weeks old and sooooo adorable and looks very yorkie. Is there a difference in gender?:):aimeeyork |
I always tell people to pick the puppy they like best..sex is not a factor...temperment and how they react to you is the best way. Most breeders push the males first as they are harder to sell as a rule...I never found it that way..neutered males are wonderful pets...but many people perfer females to own..I only have girls now. |
I have two boys that are extremely affectionate and attached to my husband and myself. They are also playful and fun. I have never had a female yorkie, but I've heard they can be a bit more independent. I think it actually more depends on the individual dog, rather than gender. Either way, both genders are great choices! Congratulations on a soon to be baby! |
I have heard boys are more affecionate...I have 2 boys and they LOVE to cuddle!! I originally was going to get Bevos sister, but I fell in love with him...I wouldnt trade my boys for the world!!! |
A neutered male Yorkie does make the best pet..but some people have their heart set on a female and regret not getting one...but it is rarely because the male was not a good companion...usually it is because they see all the pretty clothes for girls...LOL |
I have one of each. For me, it is true that the male has been more affectionate, but that could be due to differences in their individual personalities. I say pick which ever one your heart tells you to. Just go in with your eyes open and keep in mind that at 5 weeks, they are already displaying their personality type. Good luck. BTW- keep in mind that most experts agree that toy breeds should be kept with their mothers for a minimum of 12 weeks to learn proper social skills. Longer may be necessary if the pup is on the extremely small side. Check out the links in the library section for more info on bringing home a new puppy. |
I have a boy and a girl. They are each special in their own way. Jada is more independent, wants to sit on your lap when she wants it. She plays a little bit, but not a lot. Bogie is non stop playing and he is a true cuddle bug. I have never had small dogs before these two so I don't know if it is a difference in sex or just their personalities. They were also older when we got them as rehomes. Jada was 2.5 and a retired breeder and Bogie was 9 months and was to be a stud and got to big for the breeder's females. |
:confused:Thanks for your input. I hope I made the right choice. I love to cuddle with my maltese whose a super maltese--weighing 15 pounds and I've had my heart set on a little girl. I also did the dress thing and bought 5 cute outfits at Petco. |
Yep, I think it's a personal preference. My girl is independent, however, I have found as she became older, she's now 2.5 yrs., she has become a real mommy's girl. She stays on daddy's lap only if I've not sat down yet..then it's right to me! LOVE IT ;). |
We have one of each - both are very affectionate but can also be independent. Mabel is not as playful and loves to cuddle. Darwin is full on play mode and wants to fetch most of the day. They both settle down nicely and will lay with me when I sit down. It really depends on the individual dog - when I was looking for a little girl first, I fell in love with Darwin, of course, the next year I still wanted my little girl so.....:D |
I had my heart set on a girl,but no girls so I got a boy.. best boy ever had. Loves to cuttle. He has a draw full of oufits! he takes to the clothes, his carrier and stoller no problems. We travel alot. The only thing I recomend is if your going to carry him in a purse/bag start early...I did with Axel and he took right to it.. he is 5.5 lbs now and goes with us everwhere! |
Congrats on your new furbaby...just follow your heart. Lexi is a little girl and we couldn't be happier. She is very loving and loves to cuddle and be spoiled. Maybe because we only have her? She loves her mommy and daddy and has to be with us always. We take her everywhere we go..she honestly is very loving. Can't wait to see pictures...have you picked a name? |
Congrats to you on your new furbaby! I have a girl and she is very cuddly and loving. I really think it depends on the dog not the sex of the dog. Just my opinion. But let me warn you, getting a girl needs to come with a warning sign. Lol. I have so many dresses and hairbows it is ridiculous. :D She is just so much fun to buy for! Also, I think girls tend to be more "moody". Mine will let you know when she is mad at you! :) But I would not trade her for all the money in the world. Good luck with your new baby. |
Congrats!! 1 Attachment(s) Congrats to you! What is a shorkie? Shih tzu/yorkie? I wanted a girl yorkie so BAD! You have no idea, I got Peanut from a lady that knew a bredder. When I worked at this Vet she would come in and bring the dogs to get their vaccines,( we became friends) well I told her to find me a yorkie. She would bring me a different girl about once a week or so, everyone she brought me I didnt like something about them, then she called me and said " I have your baby". Well I didnt know if it was a female, I just assumed it was. When she brought this puppy in I fell in LOVE. I said she is perfect!! She giggled and said she is a boy!! :eek: I didnt care, I knew instantly that the puppy she had was mine! I honeslty think when you see the puppy you know :D Peanut is very loving, at first he was a little turkey! He was very playful as a puppy, got into everything. He was very active! He is 4 and has mellowed out a lot! He is very loveable, and loves to be next to me. I think it depends on the bond you have with your dog, some males are more snuggly than females yes, but honeslty it comes down to the love you have for eachother!! |
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Bottom line, yorkies live a long time and are a long term commitment...so get whatever YOU want and will make YOU the happiest. |
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Awww, what a cute little face! |
Yeah I think it's more of a personal preference than anything. I am fairly certain I'll always have boy dogs from here on out. I just connect with boy dogs better (and as a dogsitter, the dogs I watch are all boys too lol). |
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Thank you!! Working really hard on getting good pictures right now. She was exhausted from taking pictures and her tongue was dragging to the ground. Lol. So, I could not resist. I thought a great picture even if her tongue is showing!! |
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We have a boy & girl and they are both real affectionate. Kayla will come and jump up on my shoulder and thats where she sits when we watch tv. She will lay her little head over on my shoulder and just love me. In bed, she will lay on my chest and look me right in the eye. If I say anything to her, here comes the kisses. Dudley is just as affectionate. He will lay in my lap and lay his little head over and just stare like he is thinking, I love you. He will growl at Kayla when she gets in my lap because he is jealous of her. They are messes. Wouldn't trade them for anything. I wanted another girl when we bought Dudley. Puppies were sold except for the little male and we took him and he is a joy. |
I have one yorkie, but 4 dogs total, 3 of which are males. My males are more cuddly than my one female. Kinda strange, I thought it would be different, but...she is the alpha that they all bow to. Go figure! :p |
I wanted a girl...but the litter was two boys. I was very upset at first, but then started researching and found people were saying the boys were affectionate and girls could be moody. I've had a girl dog before ( a German Shepherd) and she was sweet so it seems to me it could go either way. Anyway...I took one of the boys in the litter. I can't imagine having a girl now. He is wonderful, sweet and cuddley. I think it is your preference. Don't let the breeder sway you. You choose.:) |
I have 2 girls and 2 boys. I love all of them but my boys are much more loving. The boys and 1 girl are spay/neutered and Sassy will be spayed June 14. |
I always had girl dogs as pets growing up, and when I decided on a yorkie I thought I would get a female, but things didn't work out that way and I ended up with my male Bailey, he is a total mommies boy, so affectionate, full of spunk, a real character! I added a second addition, Jesse another male, as a playmate for Bailey. I love them both to pieces and wouldn't trade them for anything in the world!! :) |
I've never had a boy furbaby in my life.... I've always had girls, and they can make some very good dogs! I've had beagle/chihuahua mix Black labs, Chihuahuas Yorkies and German Shephards! I know Im a dog person. Lol Ive had a tortoise lizards rats,parakeets, and a frog :D -Kira |
Boy or Girl ? I think most of us are saying the same thing, it is a personality thing, not the gender. I have both. And have had both over the years. I have found most males, more playful and more 'doggy'. By that I mean, more territorial, jealous of the Mommy, sniffing, and so on. My girls have always been more 'bitchy', moody, they growl (complain) more, and are more fussy about toys, food and sleeping place. But, as far as love and affection it is all personality. Congats on your new baby ! |
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Thanks to all! I can't wait to bring Bella home!! Yes she is part Shih tzu part yorkie but looks very yorkie. I'll try to fiqure out how to post a picture of her. She's so sweet.:aimeeyork:p |
I have one of each- they are both very loveable and affectionate. However, it is kind of hard to explain the devotion/affection you find with a male dog- unless you have one it is hard to explain because yes, female dogs are affectionate too, just on a different level. |
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