Can a female dog be a guy's buddy?

Question

This probably sounds like a silly question to some,and if so, please don't answer.
i have never had a dog and for some reason always pictured myself with a boy dog if i ever got one- even though i have a family- kinda like-my buddy.
but when checking with breeders there are some beautiful and great personalitied females.
can a female dog be a guy's buddy as well as a male?
thanks.

Answer 1

I think that a female dog may actually buddy up to you more than a male dog. With you being male and the dog being female you would probably automatically become alpha. If you had a male dog you might have some dominance issues.

Answer 2

I thought about that same question when I had a girl dog 10 yrs ago. Although she was poisoned by my next door neighbor and my next dog was a Lab male who just recently got put down I got a girl dog. It took me some time to warm up to her b/c I had this big Lab for 9 1/2 yrs and then I get this little Beagle/Spaniel female. Now me and her are best friends. We go everywhere with each other. She cuddles with me and when my mom comes in and tries to cuddle with her my dog has none of it. Its weird but it could be like girl dogs seem more inclined to be with a guy.

Answer 3

First thing to always think about a puppy is a lot of work and requires a lot of time and training first 3 months are the hardest they must be left out alot. The fact is that the female is the smartest. The dog is also mans best friend treat them the same way.

Answer 4

Of course! Actually, females have often been known to be more protective than males. Motherly instinct maybe. When I lived with my aunt and uncle, we got an Australian Shepard. She is the best dog, and she is glued to my uncle. When he was in the hospital, she moped for days and even went looking for him on the road. When he came home, she was the happiest we'd ever seen her. She's about 12 now, but acts just like a puppy when he comes in. We worry about what will happen to the other when one of them dies because they seem to be attached at the hip.

Answer 5

I always imagined that I would have a male dog. I don't know why, but I just always wanted a male. WELL, my boyfriend and I fell in love with this beautiful female pit bull, and decided to adopt her. She was supposed to be MY dog, but she loves him more.. She must have lived with men before, because she is absolutely a man's dog. She is very rough and tumble. I think it completely depends on the individual dog, but if you fall in love with a female dog, she can absolutely be an excellent companion for a man.

Answer 6

Actually, in my experience, females are the better, most loyal companions. I bought a female mini-schnauzer puppy and it was the most loyal and friendly dog I had ever been around. She now lives with my parents and no matter how long it's been since my last visit, she still greets me differently than she does other people and stays by my side the whole time I'm there.

Answer 7

a female dog can definitely be a great companion for a guy. Ive found over the years that any dog can become whatever you want it to be. for instance, my family has raised labradors for hunting for years, and then i got a female pit bull, she was about 2 years old, and never had any training, but she surprised us all with her retrieving abilities, and so far has been the best bird dog we've ever seen.

Answer 8

Yes, dogs love people male or female and can become close to either.

PS if you've read the answer that makes reference to Lassie, Lassie was played by a male collie. Just a little trivia.

Enjoy your dog

Answer 9

yes. when choosing the dog the dog should pick you. I have several female pups with a guy as there favorite. I have several male pups with the women. since I breed yorkies they tend to be a one person dog. i sold one to a lawyer who told me later that if he had know what a chick magnet these little dogs were he would have bought one 15 years ago

Answer 10

A dog is described as "man's best friend" and that description is not gender specific. We have both males and females in our household and they are all equally affectionate and bonded with both my husband and myself. Stop worrying about the gender and concentrate on finding that one dog that has personality and likes you as well as you like them.