Is it true you get along better with a dog of the opposite sex?

Question

So I decided to buy a boston terrier and heard it's good to buy a dog of the opposite sex. Is this true?

Answer 1

I think its not really true.. But there is benefits of getting male dogs..

There are many benefits to dog neutering, and no cons, or negative effects. And given that by having your pet undergo the dog neutering procedure, you won't have to be hypervigilent should a stray or neighbor's female come on heat, there are significant benefits to owners as well. True dog lovers would be concerned about the potential negative effects should your dog impregnate a female and contribute to the number of unwanted dogs that are regularly put down in animal shelters. Or scrounge the neighborhood skinny and malnourished, prone to diseases, including HIV.

The dog neutering procedure involves both testicles being removed through surgery. The scrotum isn't removed, just opened to take out the testicles and closed up again. It's a simple procedure, and one from which your pet recovers quickly.

Vets highly recommend that all male dogs that aren't going to be bred get neutered. This helps keep the dog population under control. and protects your pet from contracting diseases like HIV should he impregnate a female carrier on heat. As well, some male dogs develop testicular diseases as they age. By neutering your dog, you ensure he won't be among those statistics.

Many dogs have behavioral changes, such as leg mounting, and urinating everywhere to mark their territory, as well as being more aggressive, if they are not neutered. As well, owners have to really keep an eye on them and make sure they cannot get out of their fenced yard. When un-neutered male dogs sense a female on heat, they will be very persistent in trying to reach her. Un-neutered dogs have a real tendency to go roaming, which can be troublesome for their owners when they have to go looking for them at night. Roaming dogs have a greater chance of being run over by cars in busier neighborhoods too. And you cannot hope to control the number and sex of the strays in your neighborhood, or even your actual neighbor's pets.

Having your pet undergo the dog neutering procedure will also help minimize his risks for certain cancers and prostate problems.

There are no negative effects to dog neutering. Many owners report their pets being much calmer. And the 'worst' that can happen is that their is no behavioral change at all! So, the benefits to dog neutering are very significant.


there are also problems about male dogs:

I have something to share you...


My neighbour adopted a stray American Eskimo from a shelter about seven
months ago. She's about three years old, now spayed, and totally deaf,
with a chronic infection in one ear. The shelter didn't know she was deaf.
She's housebroken and not destructive, but doesn't know any hand signs, so
communicating with her is difficult.

Most of the time she acts like a normal happy affectionate young dog who
just can't hear. But once in a while she snaps or bites. Usually the
biting is sudden, with a curl of the lip but not much growling or warning.
She has bitten technicians at the vet, members of her own family, and
visitors to the house. So far, no children, and nothing that needed
medical attention. But it seems to be happening more often.

We can't always figure out what triggered the biting. Sometimes it seems
to be fear, at the vet for example. Or when someone reaches over her head
from the back and she doesn't know they are there. But other times, she
can be lying peacefully being petted by one person, and when another
person approaches to pet her, she snaps at the second person. Sometimes
she snaps at the person doing the petting. She fights with other dogs over
food.

Is there anything that can be done? Right now, it looks like ten or
twelve years of being very careful and constantly warning all who approach
to keep their distance.

In your experience, can a deaf dog past puppyhood be successfully trained
to read hand signs and behave in a trustworthy manner? Do you think she's
skittish and unreliable because she's deaf, or is she more likely an
untrained dog who has figured out that she can control people?

Our vet says that if she can't be muzzled she should be put down. She'll
accept a muzzle at home for a minute, but not in the car or in the vet's
waiting room.

Is this a losing battle, or do you think there's any hope for smoothing
out the potentially dangerous rough spots in this otherwise delightful dog?


THE VETS ANSWER

Sudden biting behaviors do scare me the most when dealing with the
potential problems of a biting dog. Predictable biting can often be
avoided just by learning to avoid the triggering stimuli for it. This may
seem like a cop out but it generally works. Unpredictable biting is
dangerous and I do tend to agree with your veterinarian that it is a
situation in which euthanasia is an option to consider.

I have seen several of my patients develop the tendency to snap suddenly
when startled as they became deaf or blind in old age. I think that this
occurs in dogs that have a fearful personality but react to fear with
aggression. They are easier to sneak up on, even unintentionally, so it is
possible to startle them, causing sudden fear and the reaction of
aggression or snapping.

It is possible, in many instances, with extreme dedication, to provide
behavioral and/or medical therapy that helps control the aggression.
However, it is a big responsibility, it involves careful attention to
detail and it is not a sure thing. If your neighbor is very dedicated to
this dog and wishes to pursue treatment it really is best to work with a
board certified veterinary behaviorist, even if it takes a lot of effort to
find one. If this is not possible, a certified animal behaviorist or
veterinarian with a strong interest in behavior would be good second
choices. A third choice is to utilize the Tufts University behavioral web
site service in which they assist with behavioral problems online. The only
other option that I can think of is to purchase a good behavioral text,
such as Karen Overall's book on clinical behavioral medicine and work with
it and your vet to try to find a solution.

I do know of people who have taught hand signals to older dogs and I think
that is possible, to help with part of the problem. It does take some
patience but can usually be accomplished.

The biting behavior when other dogs approach and she is being petted, and
the tendency to bite while being petted, both imply that there may be a
dominance behavior component to the aggression, as well. It is not too
uncommon for dogs to have aggressive tendencies due to more than one
personality trait, since the aggression is a tool that they have learned to
use. Just like people, who often apply the same behaviors to all the tasks
they are faced with, dogs that learn one technique for dealing with life
will often try to apply it to multiple situations. Dealing with dominance
aggression is also a lifelong project but it seems to be more controllable
than fear based aggression in many instances.

The basic question for most people, at the beginning of the process of
dealing with aggression, is how committed they are to the process. If
everyone in the family is not going to be able to help with the behavioral
modification or if the fear of being bitten weakens the commitment to the
process of dealing the aggressive tendencies, then it may be best to
consider euthanasia. This is particularly true if there is significant risk
of a child being exposed to a biting situation, because children have more
risk of a serious injury.

I know this isn't a clear cut answer. It is a difficult situation and I am
not a behaviorist. I do know that dealing with this situation is going to
take a lifelong commitment to the process (the dog's life span) and the
first step is deciding if that is going to be something that your neighbor
can handle.

I do hope this helps some.

Answer 2

Since I have 5 males and 1 female I def prefer males over female. But for most people neutered dogs of opposite sexes work best. Females actually fight worse and often to the death than males. I have had 2 un neutered Alpha males that were both obed trained and titled and Schutzhund/Protection trained and they have always been fine. If you are the boss then the dogs get along much better, if not any 2 will fight unless 1 is extremely wimpy. My g/f has 1 n/m and 3 s/f and the females fight constantly. I prefer males because they are more people orientated and will always play with each other unlike a female who often does not want to be bothered by another dog. My current large breed males a Dobe and a Lab LOVE each other, play constantly and never quarrel. My 3 male MinPins get along fine and my 1 female MinPin is easygoing and gets along fine with her brothers.

Answer 3

I know female dogs are more protective of whoever they are close to. Since I'm a male, female dogs are very protective, but male dogs are just as protective in violent issues. I had a fight and my boss' doberman jumped the other guy. I used to feed the dobie in the mornings. You take good care of the dog, it won't matter which sex they are. Just remember females are protective (mother-thing). Once they have a litter, they grow up and show responsibilities like humans. No more screwing around in the night and behavior like that. Check it out, they really do that. If the females can do that, shouldn't the males behave similar to us males? If that's the case, heck, we never settle down, do we?

Answer 4

No,it depends on the dogs personality and the time you spend with it,bt some people get along with the opposite sex better.

Answer 5

No not at all, we are not the same species so it makes little difference. If you are worried about gender specific behaviours of the animal that you may not like, get it desexed, but other than that their shouldn't be any problem. Dogs are pack animals so naturally associate with both sexes not just a partner(s) of the opposite sex.

Answer 6

I have never heard of that before. I have a chihuahua female and she loves males she is 13 in sept.

I have a boston terrier and she is female and she is my baby to the full extint. She is like my seimese twin attached at the hip. I am the only one she will let take her outside, go bye bye. If i'm not there then she throws a fit. My fiance wakes up to take her out, she just looks at him like he is insane. she just sits there attached at the hip, untill I get up to take her out.

most dogs are very loyal to their owner no matter what the sex is. They love and obey if taught right.

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out of my experience grab the one that you feel most connected to at first sight. That is what i did with my boston terrier. I did that with my chi but I was 13 then

Answer 7

Sex has nothing to do with the relationship with your dog, is the character of both, I've always had a dog and I prefer females because most people want male dogs and the pounds are always overpopulated with females, they are easier to house-broke because they don't have the urge to "mark", other than that male or female they are always the best friends

Answer 8

yes sometimes this is true for i have had many dogs and i have gotten along with some females better and some males better and like the other answer states yes it depends on personalities alot and other times it is just the dogs atraction to you being a male/female speciman

Answer 9

Yes...I've found that to be true.As a man who has hunted and lived with dogs for a long time

A woman is naturally attracted to an aggressive and bold dog That's in her best anterest.

A man is much less likely to put up with a male dog

Answer 10

I don't agree with that. I am a female and I have 2 female dogs and I get along with them great. It's just a matter of preferance. Plus, you'll love em anyway, boy or girl, hound, herder, guard or lapdog. They'll be excited to see you every day, they are natural cheerleaders!

Answer 11

Wives Tale.... Pick the breed that you love and pick the puppy that best fits your personality and type. There are too many people out there that will tell you that one sex is better than the other. NOT TRUE! Females have their tendancies and problems and males have theirs. It's their persona and disposition and their TRAINING that is most important.