Once they've made the decision to adopt a Yorkie puppy, many families wonder whether they should get a boy or girl Yorkie. Sometimes people want to know what the difference is between Yorkie boys and Yorkie girls.

Most people's opinion about the gender of their pets is based on very limited information from having had at the most one or two pets in their lifetime. When you have had more than a few dogs, you begin to notice that all dogs are truly unique, and their differences are not at all related to their gender.

That is, dogs (like their masters) are like snowflakes, and each one has its own lovable characteristics, appearance, personality and idiosyncrasies. Try to view a litter and study the behavior of the individual puppies with a mind uninhibited by preconceptions. Pick the puppy that stands out for you, the one whose antics and personality linger in your mind, and you will more than likely be rewarded with the puppy that was truly meant for you.

The same advice goes whenever someone is replacing a beloved lost pet. Do not try to find an exact match corresponding to your memories of your former pet. Instead, let those memories occupy a dear place in your heart forever, and move forward to getting to know the special characteristics of your next treasured friend.