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When choosing a gender, please include why you think so.

Ex. easier to train, friendlier, easier to take care of...etc.

2006-07-07 15:18:27 · 28 answers · asked by lkim102 2 in Pets Dogs

If you have had experiences with the gender(s), then please feel free to share them!

2006-07-07 15:35:35 · update #1

28 answers

I have been a breeder of purebred dogs for the past 38 years. I have had wonderful dogs of both sexes. I have never sold a puppy until it is house-trained and mannered, so i have had alot of experience with both.
If I were to just choose a dog.....as in I could have any dog in the world, and breeding them didn't enter in..I would choose a male.
they are more cooperative for intensive training, and do seem to pick up lessons quicker..I have never had one that marked in the house, even though I have never had a neutered male....Males are larger and their coat stays at its prime, but a females coat comes and goes with their cycles. Males are easier going, and more patient..Females are more moody and stubborn....Males bark less...but generally have a deeper bark.
For a show dog males are so much better..with the better coat, and no cycles to mess up show schedules.
Males train easier for agility and obedience trials, as they desire to please more.
All 5 Lassies, of movie fame, were Males...because they are just more stable.

I do love the females, though. They are more challenging, and I might relate to their eccentricities....I accept their stronger personalities and stubbornness....I have had 'soul mates' in both genders.

For some reason males are generally cheaper in pet quality pups...... I sell mine for the same.

2006-07-07 15:57:48 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0 0

With 45+years of experience owning and loving both males and females I'm convinced that any differences between dogs are completely unrelated to their gender. Both males and females can be equally intelligent, trainable, loving, protective, aggressive, prone to wander, noisy, etc. etc. I am assuming the dog is neutered as it should be for a family pet.

If you are talking about a purebred dog that you intend to show in competitive conformation (the "Best in Show" stuff) it's a bit different story. In this case, a male is a far better choice because he will essentially always be ready to show. Since females produce the litters, they will often not be in condition to show. In addition, the females of many breeds shed most of their coat when they go into heat, which further prevents them from being show ready. The advantage you get with a female show quality dog is, of course, that she produces the pups - although many breeders of even very expensive show dogs will tell you that if you're in it for the money, you'll go broke in a hurry!

2006-07-07 22:56:35 · answer #2 · answered by Radical Geezer 3 · 0 0

They each have ups and downs. Males have a tendcy to want to wonder, more likely to run away, but tend to be more laid back. Females are a bit more protective, but this makes them tend to bark more. Females are also more likely to want to stay closer to their owner. Each and every dog is different there are no set rules. I have had both male and female dogs neither one seemed easier to train and they were all friendly. The best advice I can give is to pick a dog by it's personality and do alot of research on the breed. Good Luck

2006-07-07 22:27:19 · answer #3 · answered by Elle 4 · 0 0

Any gender makes a perfect pet when they are neutered/spayed.. It is more a matter of choice. All dogs are different just as humans are. un-neutered dogs tend to mark everywhere they believe its theirs and they may want to go out and find that pretty female dog around the block .. female dogs get in heat two times a year and that means bleeding everywhere and unwanted visitors at your yard or doorsteps and even an unwanted pregnancy.

2006-07-07 22:25:08 · answer #4 · answered by Kitty 3 · 0 0

I've owned both types of genders as a dog owner and there's no real difference mentally. If you take good care of them, they will no doubt will return the feelings as well as succeed in training that you gave them.

2006-07-07 22:28:18 · answer #5 · answered by wizeguy_am_i 2 · 0 0

I learned that male dogs have smaller bladders than female dogs. This means the bladders fill up more frequently and need more frequent emptying. Here we see biology supporting the male dog's instinct to mark his territory all the time. Point is, lots more peeing.

Females pee less frequently.

This is worth considering if you live in a condo.

2006-07-07 23:27:24 · answer #6 · answered by giddhom 2 · 0 0

My blonde roomate says "all males are dogs, but not all dogs are males". (hehe). However, that doesn't really answer your question, huh? I think a male dog, once neutered, will be more obedient, friendly, and easier to train than a female one. (It's sort of the same as with girls and guys of the human kind...........A guy will happily carry a girl's heavy stuff around if she just offers him a reward; but you can't get a girl to do it for him for anything!! (hehe)

2006-07-07 22:34:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Depends on if you are male or female. Opposite gender bonds tighter.

The other aspects: training, friendliness, care - the same. if neutered or spayed.

2006-07-07 22:27:56 · answer #8 · answered by momma dog 4 · 0 0

I think you should get a female because female dogs don't really fight too much with other dogs and are friendlier to train !!!!! well good luck!!!!!!!!!

2006-07-08 02:09:34 · answer #9 · answered by christian g 2 · 0 0

Females are more loyal and they make better guard dogs. I base this on 25 years of large dog ownership and training.

2006-07-07 22:27:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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