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suzieqnova · 07-23-2009, 09:03 AM

My family and I are going to meet a breeder and her skin and fur family on Saturday

Of course if we like what we see we will be putting down a deposit to hold one of the pups. Problem is, she has one male and one female. The pup will be able to come home with us in October so right now they are still little and we can't see their personalities.

I would love to hear your opinions on how to go about this and any suggestions you all may have. Pro's and Con's of male and female would be greatly appreciated.

The breeder is extra nice and has really gone out of her way to help us through this process of searching for a pup. She has already sent us pictures of the pups, mom and dad. We can't wait to meet them!

yorkielv · 07-23-2009, 09:23 AM

My male and female are still young, but I think my male is more outgoing and loving. She's loving too, but more independent. I have heard that it just depends on each individual dog, but that has been my experience anyway.

RoscoesMommy42 · 07-23-2009, 09:43 AM

My Roscoe has been the best. He is super loving and loves to be held and cuddled. Girls are more fun to dress up though! LOL

AprilLove · 07-23-2009, 09:51 AM

You cant go wrong with either. If it doesnt matter to you which sex, i would base the decision on your interaction with the pups. Which one you connect wih.

danyellm · 07-23-2009, 11:37 AM

males tend to be a little more of everybodies dog where as females pick their person.Either way you can't go wrong its a yorkie!

Mitzis Mom · 07-23-2009, 11:43 AM

We have 3 girls and one boy and if I would have to choose I would take the boy... Maximus is such a lover and cuddle bug and it is less expensive and less invasive to have a male neutered than to have a female spayed.

I also think you have no say in that b/c the little one, either the boy or the girl, will choose you!!!!

jnsasha · 07-23-2009, 12:13 PM

I have three boys and a girl and wouldn't trade any of them. They all have different personalities and qualities that make them all special. Some say that girls get more attached to the male in the household. Well not in my case my Maya doesn't leave my side and she loves to be held and cuddle. I always say she has eyes of love. My boys are all different--Jake the oldest is very independant and only likes to cuddle when he is in the mood and it usually last 2 minutes but he has the best smile.

Brody is my little snuggle muffin. He loves to play but he always has time for mom. Not a big kisser but he has the sweetest personality. My baby Skyler is somewhat independant yet will kiss and kiss and kiss. He likes to be held and yet loves to play. He really is the best of both worlds. I guess if I had to choose boy or girl I would say I can't choose. Each dog no matter boy or girl has a different personality and each person is looking for something different. Some might like a more independant dog where some might want a dog that needs more attention and cuddles more. I know I haven't been much help but I've always gone with my gut feeling and I haven't gone wrong yet.

SpiderBBlue · 07-23-2009, 12:29 PM

Ive only had a male yorkie and I love him! I wouldn't trade him for the world. He is independant, but he still shows me great love! One problem I have had with him is that Ive had to clean his belly everytime he pees because it gets on his fur, but I really don't mind doing it. It's bonding time

It seems like he enjoys it because I'm sure that its what his yorkie mom used to do

mscat · 07-23-2009, 12:46 PM

I prefer females .

bchgirl · 07-23-2009, 12:48 PM

Have one female and three males...which should tell you my preference. Boys hands down.

BLADE · 07-25-2009, 07:30 PM

I had my heart set on a girl, but the only female my breeder had failed to gain weight due to hypoglycemia and couldn't leave the nest. I had to pick from her 2 brothers. I wasn't sure that I really wanted a boy. I'm married with 2 sons and am the only chick in the house! I needed another gal to hang around with. But then I met my baby boy Kimbo and fell in LOVE. He's the best of both worlds. He plays rough with my husband and sons, but is very gentle and sweet with mommy! He always has TONS of kisses for all of us. He's a total mama's boy!

Mardelin · 07-25-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bchgirl

Have one female and three males...which should tell you my preference. Boys hands down.

I'm with you, I love my girls, but oh my boys.

I thought I'd never own a male. However, my breeder/mentor talked me into one. Telling me that male yorkies were more likely to please, loveable and gravitated towards the females of the house. Girls are a bit more moody (hormone thing going on), more independent and demanding. Even when it comes to the show ring, I'd rather show a boy, they are just more consistent. The girls in my house tend to belong to my husband, following him around, expecting his attention.

Krystee · 07-25-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkielv

My male and female are still young, but I think my male is more outgoing and loving. She's loving too, but more independent. I have heard that it just depends on each individual dog, but that has been my experience anyway.

My thoughts exactly. I have 1 girl and 3 boys and they are just like yorkielv's. When I was looking for a Yorkie I only wanted a boy. I prefer boys but I will probably always have 1 girl. Although, I do agree that you can't go wrong... you will love either one to pieces

tjdmom · 07-25-2009, 09:02 PM

My experience has been that the males are more loving as well at least as a general rule. The girls are loving too but just not to the extent that the males are. Girls are fun to dress up though. I think I would make your decision based on the pups personality first not on which sex they are.

maddiepie · 07-25-2009, 10:51 PM

I don't like the marking that males do. Walks are so much easier with a female! LOL

07-23-2009, 09:03 AM	#1
suzieqnova Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA. Posts: 201	Pro's and Con's of male and female... My family and I are going to meet a breeder and her skin and fur family on Saturday Of course if we like what we see we will be putting down a deposit to hold one of the pups. Problem is, she has one male and one female. The pup will be able to come home with us in October so right now they are still little and we can't see their personalities. I would love to hear your opinions on how to go about this and any suggestions you all may have. Pro's and Con's of male and female would be greatly appreciated. The breeder is extra nice and has really gone out of her way to help us through this process of searching for a pup. She has already sent us pictures of the pups, mom and dad. We can't wait to meet them! __________________ Emmitt & Chrissy

07-23-2009, 09:43 AM	#3
RoscoesMommy42 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morristown, TN Posts: 3,736	My Roscoe has been the best. He is super loving and loves to be held and cuddled. Girls are more fun to dress up though! LOL __________________ Hello and hugs from Kristie & the furbabies! A world without yorkies is not a very bright one

07-23-2009, 09:51 AM	#4
AprilLove My Three Hearts Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wrapped around their paws :-) Posts: 7,190	You cant go wrong with either. If it doesnt matter to you which sex, i would base the decision on your interaction with the pups. Which one you connect wih. __________________ MaryKay AprilLove Wubs Moosie R.I.P. Bailey & BitsyRoo

07-23-2009, 11:37 AM	#5
danyellm Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ny Posts: 761	males tend to be a little more of everybodies dog where as females pick their person.Either way you can't go wrong its a yorkie! __________________ Danyell yipyapyorkies.com Getting a Yorkie is our only chance to choose a relative

07-23-2009, 12:13 PM	#7
jnsasha YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cortlandt Manor,NY US Posts: 262	I have three boys and a girl and wouldn't trade any of them. They all have different personalities and qualities that make them all special. Some say that girls get more attached to the male in the household. Well not in my case my Maya doesn't leave my side and she loves to be held and cuddle. I always say she has eyes of love. My boys are all different--Jake the oldest is very independant and only likes to cuddle when he is in the mood and it usually last 2 minutes but he has the best smile. Brody is my little snuggle muffin. He loves to play but he always has time for mom. Not a big kisser but he has the sweetest personality. My baby Skyler is somewhat independant yet will kiss and kiss and kiss. He likes to be held and yet loves to play. He really is the best of both worlds. I guess if I had to choose boy or girl I would say I can't choose. Each dog no matter boy or girl has a different personality and each person is looking for something different. Some might like a more independant dog where some might want a dog that needs more attention and cuddles more. I know I haven't been much help but I've always gone with my gut feeling and I haven't gone wrong yet. __________________ Jake Maya Skyler and Lily---They leave their little pawprints on my heart---

07-23-2009, 09:23 AM	#2
yorkielv BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: evansville Posts: 4	My male and female are still young, but I think my male is more outgoing and loving. She's loving too, but more independent. I have heard that it just depends on each individual dog, but that has been my experience anyway.

07-23-2009, 11:43 AM	#6
Mitzis Mom No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,837	We have 3 girls and one boy and if I would have to choose I would take the boy... Maximus is such a lover and cuddle bug and it is less expensive and less invasive to have a male neutered than to have a female spayed. I also think you have no say in that b/c the little one, either the boy or the girl, will choose *you*!!!!

07-23-2009, 12:29 PM	#8
SpiderBBlue Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California, United States Posts: 63 Blog Entries: 2	Ive only had a male yorkie and I love him! I wouldn't trade him for the world. He is independant, but he still shows me great love! One problem I have had with him is that Ive had to clean his belly everytime he pees because it gets on his fur, but I really don't mind doing it. It's bonding time It seems like he enjoys it because I'm sure that its what his yorkie mom used to do __________________ Liz(Maxs' mommy)

07-23-2009, 12:46 PM	#9
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	I prefer females . __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

07-23-2009, 12:48 PM	#10
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	Have one female and three males...which should tell you my preference. Boys hands down. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

07-25-2009, 07:30 PM	#11
BLADE YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 251	I had my heart set on a girl, but the only female my breeder had failed to gain weight due to hypoglycemia and couldn't leave the nest. I had to pick from her 2 brothers. I wasn't sure that I really wanted a boy. I'm married with 2 sons and am the only chick in the house! I needed another gal to hang around with. But then I met my baby boy Kimbo and fell in LOVE. He's the best of both worlds. He plays rough with my husband and sons, but is very gentle and sweet with mommy! He always has TONS of kisses for all of us. He's a total mama's boy!

07-25-2009, 09:02 PM	#14
tjdmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: upstate ny Posts: 5,847	My experience has been that the males are more loving as well at least as a general rule. The girls are loving too but just not to the extent that the males are. Girls are fun to dress up though. I think I would make your decision based on the pups personality first not on which sex they are.

07-25-2009, 10:51 PM	#15
maddiepie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 360	I don't like the marking that males do. Walks are so much easier with a female! LOL