Puppy in 3 weeks (gender?)

Awkward Angel · #1 11-21-2006, 04:18 PM

Well we finally found the dog breed and Breeder we were looking for!! We went to visit a Yorkshire terrier breeder yesterday and we ended up staying for an hour talking and visiting with the dogs. There are three pups, one male and two females. The females are $950 and the male $850. The price includes micro chip, gurentee (even if we find out my mom is allergic), vet check, shots up to date and tails docked. The breeder was very nice and knew Alot about the breed and her dogs. They will be ready for their new homes Dec 11, at 10 weeks old. The dam is 6 years old, and this is her third and last litter of puppies. Me and my family are planning on picking a puppy from her litter!! The breeder said that we had been the first to actually drive out there and see the dogs and talk with the breeder about seriously purchasing a puppy and that she would reserve first pick for us. So today my dad is calling her saying its a go and that we will be coming by on thursday to make our deposit and so my mom can visit the dam and puppies and talk to the breeder as well.

When i was there i had already had my mind on most likely picking a male puppy (before i found out about the prices). But then one of the females kept playing on my legs when i sat down and when i picked her up and would always end up setteling into my arms and snuggling in for a nice little rest/nap. I am now really leaning toward that female for my pick. there is another female, a smaller one and the male which seemed to be more independent and not into interacting with me much, although during the end of the hour he did settle down on my legs and take a small snooz there lol, but i think that was just cuz he was tired out from playing around with his mom and sisters, and my legs just happend to be the closest comfy place to take a little break. Anyways if you could just let me know about your own preferences with gender and experiences? I will probably just end up picking the one that fits with me best though...and i think i have already kinda taken an extra liking to that one female.

xo_PuPpYlUvEr_xo · #2 11-21-2006, 06:13 PM

First off, sound like you really did your reasearch and found a good breeder! Secondly, both males and females have positive and negative sides to them so pick whichever one you like best... I have heard though that males tend to be more playful and silly as where females are more independant and sophisticated... Good luck and congrats with the puppy!

showpug · #3 11-21-2006, 06:45 PM

Sounds like the female puppy picked you. Usually there will be a puppy in the litter that naturally takes to you. The little female that played with you would be the best pup for you I bet!

bubbatd · #4 11-21-2006, 09:46 PM

Go with your heart !!! The only question I have is why the breeder didn't have any " takers " and the pups are now 7 weeks old ??

~Dixie's_Mom~ · #5 11-21-2006, 10:09 PM

Aww! That's great! I've never had a male Yorkie, but the ones that I've met have seemed very independant like you said, and very energetic. I have 2 female Yorkies, and they are SO wonderful. Even the dad of Dixie's litter seemed very independant, as opposed to the mom who kept following us around, and wanting attention. She was very sweet. Dixie is very, very people oriented, and loved to be with me at all times. This can be good...or bad. I'm homeschooled, my dad works from home, and my mom works 2 days a week, so we're home with her all the time, but for a family who isn't home, a people dependant dog might not be best. The other day I went and spent the night at my friend's house, and my mom said that she was walking down the hallway, and Dixie was just sitting next to my door looking into my room. I felt so bad, and when I got home she was very excited, and licked me all over.

Anyway, I'd get the female that you liked, but whatever would fit your home the best, only you'd be able to choose. I hope you make th right choise! Remember to post lots of pictures when you get your puppy! I love Yorkie Pictures!!!! ^.^

Awkward Angel · #6 11-22-2006, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bubbatd

Go with your heart !!! The only question I have is why the breeder didn't have any " takers " and the pups are now 7 weeks old ??

well the first time they advertised or got the word out that they had a littler of puppies was on saturday, and they have had alot of calls but no one had come out to see the pups yet (lived alittle bit out of town, about a 45 min drive). and when my dad called today he found out that after he left they got a ton of calls and someone went there today to visit the dogs as well and talk with the breeder. oh ya i forgot to mention that they are also all ckc registered!! and she sent me a pic of the puppies in an email last night after we visited, its a scaned picture and not that great but ill put it up here and point out the one that we are 90% getting (that female one i was talking about)

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that one on the left with the arrows pointing up at it is the one that we are getting!! the middle one is the male and the one on the right is the smaller female

hmm....so far i have thought up of two names

strudel (which my bf and me somehow came up with one night...O.O dont ask)
and Hunny (hunnie)

if you have any good puppie name suggestions please let me know!!