Males vs Females

Many people believe that female dogs make better pets... Well folks, this is not true.  Most don't know that females display the alpha behaviors like "marking" and or "humping".  They believe that they are more docile and attentive and do not participate in fighting.  In reality, most fights will usually break out between 2 females. This is where the term “bitch” referring to a female dog, originated.

In the dog pack, females usually rule the roost and determine the pecking order.  The females as a result are more independent, stubborn, and territorial than their male counterparts.  Males on the other hand are usually more affectionate, attentive, and more demanding of attention.  They are very attached to their people.  They also tend to be more steadfast, reliable, and less moody  and are quicker to take to children.  Most boys are easily motivated by food and praise and so eager to please that they are housetrained easily.  However males can be more easily distracted during training because they like to play so often.  No matter what age he is more likely to act silly and be more puppy like than the female.  Boys are fun loving until the day they die.  Girls tend to be more reserved or dignified as they age.

Boys do tend to get a little bigger than girls.  Neutered males rarely exhibit the behavior of marking or humping.  Once the testosterone level recedes after neutering, most of these behaviors will disappear.  Most people do not know that male dogs who are neutered early (by 5 months of age) usually don't ever raise their leg to pee!

Before deciding on male or female give careful thought to other animals and people in your home.  A female usually only bonds with one person (usually the main caregiver) and a male tends to bond with the whole family.

However, if you spay a female before her first heat she will tend not to have the behavior hormones of humping present.  If you do not intend to breed your dog the best thing to do is have them fixed at around 5 months of age.