DISCLAIMER: There is no evidence to support Females being easier to train than Males. Training, the personality and background of any individual dog are more important factors than sex.

Male vs Female Yorkies in a Multiple Pet Household

In regard to having a male or a female and wondering which gender would be best when adding a second dog, there are cons to adding the same gender to your household. Whenever you have two dogs of the same sex, this may create a competitive environment. This is particularly true if the dogs have not been fixed (spayed and neutered).

Males Male dogs mature more slowly than female dogs, young male dogs are described as “goofy,” “slow to mature,” and “less focused than female dogs” in their adolescence (6 months to 1.5 years). More likely to sniff everything and roam (if left intact). Male pups can be more playful and active.

Females Female dogs may be more independent and territorial than males, this may have to do with their “nesting instinct”. May be more prone to mood swings, frighten easier, and have more bouts of anxiety than male dogs.

Both females and males will be Yorkies! This means that they will have the personality and traits of this particular breed. What does this truly mean? This means that you will have a dog that loves attention, loves you with all of their heart, wants to please you, is the perfect size for an indoor dog and will be a loyal and a full-of-personality canine companion for their entire life. So, if you are trying to decide on which gender is right for you, both will give you the ‘Yorkie’ experience.