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02-03-2006, 11:35 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sunrise, Florida
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| Personality Characteristics Hello all, My name is Sarah and I am getting ready for my new Yorkie. I have been doing my research to make sure I know what I am in for and get the best dog for me. I have a question for you all about the the personality differences of male vs female. I've read that Yorkies hold stonger to the sex stereotypes and that girls can more stuborn and independent while boys are more playful and loving. What do you all think about that? I was really wanting a female puppy, but now I'm thinking a male may be better for me if this is true. Thank you in advance for your help. I'm sure I'll be asking more questions soon! |
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02-03-2006, 11:49 PM | #2 |
Luv My Bug! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: california
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| I think it depends on the induvidual puppy. I don't think we choose them, They choose us. I think GIRLS are NICE but BOYS can sometimes be NICER. GIRLS can be Real Bossy. BOYS are more WILLING TO PLEASE. |
02-04-2006, 01:39 AM | #3 |
Miss MitZi's Mama Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tunisia, North Africa
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| I just got a girl puppy, I think 6 days ago. lol. She's so loving and cuddly. She follows me everywhere. She likes to sleep on my lap as often as possible. If i'm on the pc, she sits and sleeps on my lap, if I sit for two minutes, she's there! I had no idea about the boy/girl characteristicts, but I don't regret getting a girl pup at all. She is a little softy and I wouldn't swap her. |
02-04-2006, 09:23 AM | #4 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Henderson CO
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| Amazing I was about to ask the same question when I saw this post. I already have my girl picked out. I have two sets of friends...one has two girls and the other has one girl. I have fallen in love with all of them. This is how I decided I wanted to start out with a girl. Lets face it I will end up with two eventually! But, my mom called me last night saying that a guy from work has two boys and one girl. He said that his boys are way more playful and his girl is stand offish (sp?). I am thinking it is all in the dog and the owner. Isn't it somewhat the process of socialization. Maybe this girl feels out numbered? The breeder told me that our little girl is extremely playful and doesn't have a shy or reserved bone in her body. Her sister on the other hand is very timid. I see all kinds of post of boys and girls and never has anyone pointed out any issues. I am hoping it is kind of like kids. My son and daughter are very different but I love them exactly the same!!!!!!!! Thanks for your thoughts! |
02-04-2006, 10:06 AM | #5 | |
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02-04-2006, 01:15 PM | #6 |
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| I have one of each and they are both precious in their own way. It seems like Bella is a little more mischievious than Louie ever was, but they are both just as loving.
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02-04-2006, 02:55 PM | #7 |
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| Vivi is a girl and she is the most loving and devoted dog I have ever known. She follows me everywhere and loves to snuggle and is the kissiest dog I know. She is also not a barker and has a very calm personality...these were qualities I was looking for. I really think it depends on the dog and not the gender. Make sure your breeder knows the qualities you are looking for so she/he can show you the best dog for you.
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02-04-2006, 03:28 PM | #8 |
YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada
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| Ruby and Bella are both girls and they are incredibaly loving, cuddly, and playful. I disagree with the the whole "females are bitchy and males are loving" because it's totally not true in my situation. I love both my girls and wouldn't trade them for the world. One of my girls has to always be on my lap or by my feet and I love it
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02-04-2006, 04:01 PM | #9 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Carolina
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| Girls are sweet,but IMO a neutered male is a love. I have 10 adult Yorkies,love them all, but my 2 neutered males are the sweetest & most loving of all. |
02-04-2006, 04:10 PM | #10 |
Gizmo and Gidget's Pet Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arkansas
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| I think that it bepends on the puppy as well. I have a male and he is very sweet and loving and calm. I am going to be getting a female this month! So I am very excited to see what kind of personality she is going to have!! Good luck! I think you are going to develop a very special bond with your puppy regardless of the sex you choose! Welcome to Yorkie Talk!!
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02-04-2006, 04:19 PM | #11 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas
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| I believe it depends more on the dog than the sex. Both of ours are very loving. Zoe (5 month old female) moreso than Chase (7.5 year old neutered male), but I think it's more in the breeding. We did not know much when we got Chase. Bought him from a breeder we did not know, did not get the chance to see his parents. I asked, but they were not on site where we met her to see the puppy. My daughter was 12 years old and all gogo eyed over the puppy. Chase was cute and fortunately healthy, but he has a mean streak. He's loving and cuddly when he wants to be, but has bit me before, actually several times . His hair is not as good either. Zoe is just a sweetheart. The breeder we bought her from breeds very high quality with the sweetest dispositions. She's a cuddlebug who loves to sit in our laps or cuddle next to me on the couch or bed. She's seldom more than a couple of feet from me when I'm at home. Basically, your best bet is to make sure you see the parents and find out what type personalities they have. Also, ask if some older siblings are on site for you to see, or ask for references, people who have bought the pup's older siblings. Do your homework and I don't think sex will matter nearly as much. Wishing you the very best!!!! |
02-04-2006, 05:16 PM | #12 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sunrise, Florida
Posts: 137
| Thank you all for your help! I appreciate all of your opinions and am trying my best to do all of my homework. I am so glad that I found this site so that I can read about your experiences and make the best for me and my new fur baby. I was going to ask breeders about the parents, but thought that of course everyone would say that theirs are the most loving, cuddly, ect. I am in Kansas City, MO and willing to drive to a great breeder if anyone can recomend one. Thank you all again!! I look forward to posting some super cute baby pictures soon! Sarah |
02-04-2006, 06:03 PM | #13 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Texas
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| My little Rowdy (one year old) does not have a stubborn or obstinate bone in his body. He is as sweet as pie and he loves everyone, all dogs and people. He is BY FAR the sweetest dog I have even seen. He is extremely loving and gives lots of kisses, but he does not like to be cuddled close for very long periods of time. He will stand on my lap and put his paws on my chest and give me kisses kisses kisses. Then he will let me give him a quick hug, but if I try to hold him close for very long he pushes away. He will let me carry him all day though, if I want. He is just the best little boy I have ever seen. He minds me, he doesn't chew, he doesn't bark very much (except at the black lab next door) - I just don't know how he could be any better - except maybe if he let me hold him close and cuddle him longer! My only real problem is that he doesn't care a whit about food, so it is hard to teach him commands because he won't eat the treats!!!
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02-04-2006, 06:22 PM | #14 |
And Morgan Too! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Puyallup, WA
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| My little Bailey (1 yr. old) is the sweetest little boy. He loves to cuddle and follows me everywhere. I have to admit that I am a little nervous about the welcome home party for our newest addition in April, a 8 week old female (Morgan) because I too have heard the same thing about the temperment of a female vs. male Yorkie. Both of my furbabies are coming from the same mother and father and although the mother is very dominant, the father is very loving so I really think it does have to do with how they are interacted with during their first few weeks of life. I look forward to hearing about your expereinces in the coming weeks.
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02-04-2006, 06:29 PM | #15 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wylie TX
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| I agree that boy/girl is not the issue. You want be sure you have a great temperament and good health. I have three boys and three girls. The one that wants to be cuddled is the most cuddly at the moment. At my computer, I usually have one boy, Quattro, and one girl, Robyn, who have to be in my lap. Teddy likes to sit in my lap when I go potty. Wherever I am, they are all there.
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