We're considering getting a new puppy. Which sex is better or maybe there's no difference. What's your opinion?
2007-02-21 01:33:50 · 11 answers · asked by woohoo 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I prefer dogs, I don't know why...I have had loads of dogs and only 1 girlie (cant put the b word coz it will censor it!)
2007-02-21 01:42:16 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Find a few good breeders and ask them. Tell them what you want to do with your dog. Do you want a couch potato? A hunting companion?
In some breeds, the genders do exhibit some differences and in others the differences are less noticeable. I don't know about bassets and I wouldn't want to generalize based on other breeds.
Some breeders may even see difference in the genders between different "lines" of dogs.
If you narrow it down to a gender, see if the breeder has someone do a personality/puppy aptitude test on the pups at 7 weeks old. The Volhard test is a popular one. They use the test to better match the puppies to the new families.
All that being said, personally I would go with a female. I originally planned to get a girl when I went looking for my current dog (not a basset) and was encouraged by breeders to get a male based on what I wanted to do with the dog. They were right and he is perfect for our family, but I really would have liked to have added another female to our house. LOL
Best wishes on your decision. Bassets are such adorable dogs.
2007-02-21 10:16:38 · answer #2 · answered by bookmom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love boys! i just think they have great personalities! but girls are so much sweeter! but a bassett hound is just a great dog anyway so it really shouldnt matter just when you go pick from a litter try getting the puppy thats alert or one that walk to you!
good luck
2007-02-21 09:54:12 · answer #3 · answered by redhotgermangrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
id go with a girl.. a bassett hound just kinda looks like a girl dog to me.. i wouldn't want to get a boy just knowing all the crap he's gonna get from the other guy dogs in the neighborhood about his ears.. could really be traumatic for a young bassett
2007-02-21 09:38:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Get a female Bassett Hound,,,,,if you want to see a very beautiful little bassett, go to my 360 blog, she is right there.
2007-02-21 09:38:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I recently got a female basset and she learns very fast. I prefer females over males because they are easier to train. My basset is also on my 360 page if you want to check her out. She is a clown and keeps me laughing. Which ever you decide on, you will enjoy having a basset hound.
2007-02-21 09:49:52 · answer #6 · answered by ~beagleluvr~ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I happen to prefer the boys, although there's not a huge difference in this breed. The boys tend to be a bit more affectionate.
2007-02-21 11:22:15 · answer #7 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends...if you want a good hunting dog and something fun to play around with go with the male. if you want something smaller and not as hyper go for the female =] but all in all its gunna be a good dog.
2007-02-21 09:57:32 · answer #8 · answered by Q-Hizie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
girls are always easire to train. Boys can develop Alpha male sydrom... its a huge pain
2007-02-21 09:42:14 · answer #9 · answered by Trac2100 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
girl because thee less calmer and don't bark that much
2007-02-21 09:55:48 · answer #10 · answered by crazyeyedkohler 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋