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Should I Get A Male or Female Dog?
Adapted from City Dog, by Patricia Curtis (Lantern Books, 2002).
If you’re trying to make a decision about what gender dog to get, this great, clear list of pros and cons may help you make the right choice for you and your family.
Keep in mind that there is no evidence that one sex is more intelligent than the other. And if you live in a situation where your dog is free to relieve itself in a fenced yard, the dog-walking considerations are no longer as crucial.
There are some points here you may never have considered or thought of before!
Pros: Female Dogs
1. Female dogs are said to be easier to train than males.
2. They are likely to be more docile, a desirable trait for city living.
3. Some dog lovers consider females more affectionate and companionable, though in loyalty to the memory of my male dog, Benjy, and my childhood dog, Laddie, I have to question that.
4. A female dog can hold her urine longer than a male—some can wait as long as 12 hours if necessary—which might be an advantage in a household where no one is home during the day.
5. On walks, a female will usually empty her bladder all at once. A male dog may urinate in little spurts her and there, and it can seem to take him forever to relive himself, especially on cold winter nights.
Cons: Female Dogs
It is more expensive to spay a female than to neuter a male.
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add your comment »I was a breeder and a lifelong dog owner of both sexes. Every dog has his/her own personality. I bought a bitch this time because I have small grandchildren and she is not as rough with them as a male is. They don't mean to be rough, they are just built a little bulkier and larger than females. I find that neither sex is blessed but that it is their personality that controls their learning and obedience. Both have strong points and both have weak points. Having had 9 large dogs in my house at once (a bitch and her full grown pups) I had no trouble in training either sex. Long story of how picky I was about selling them so I kept them.
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I wouldn't say I'm that blind that I couldn't detect the Pros" for a male dog. Oh well, anyway: almost all the above stated so called PROs are just plain prejudice, "it is said"s but nothing more.
As for:4. A female dog can hold her urine longer than a male—some can wait as long as 12 hours if necessary—
is so silly, that it renders me just speechless.
I've had dogs all my life, a female as well. And I can say from experience, that my male dogs cold hold their urine even as long as 16-18 h. Not that it was necessary
too often, but a few times during all the years it happened.
As well: male dogs are more hard to train - another dumb prejudice.
Alas it is alway so, that, the more the owner is incompetent to bring up the dog, the more he/she replaces her own incompetence by: it is said...
Any one who could raise his/her kids properly can rise a dog properly (and I don't mean: they think they would have)
The only question whether a female or male comes down the the bitches heat and the bleeding. This would be the only difference deciding for a male or female dog.
And since I do not do to my dogs what I wouldn't have done to me (talking about spy/neuter) this point is beside the point to make up a mind female or male dog.
Oh, one more thing in favor of male dogs :-) : they do not draw all the strays and unkempt boomer to your porch (smelling a female dog in heat for more than 20 miles).
Well, there would be much more to say but because of available space
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Comment to #4,Pros Female dogs: if you would have to leave your dog alone all day you should not get a dog, or find someone who will look after your dog during theday. Dogs should not be left without company for more than four hours; in the exceptional case, a dog can be alone for about 6 hours.
Helena
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I have both female and male dogs, my female easily got house trained but the male i still have issues with him he makes accidents insideon carpet still!
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I show and breed Welsh Corgi Pembroke/Cardigans,
i have found both sex to be equally loyal and loving. Julene Brady/MANDENE CORGIS Australia
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I have a female papillion and am considering getting another one. I found a male papillion but am wondering if they would get along okay?
I don't want her humped (the female is spayed and the male will be neutered)or bullied. Any suggestions of male vs female or get another female?
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Male or Female I guess the jury is still out ... I did read a quote once: A male dog would kill for his Master but a female dog would die for hers...HMMM ....
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I have 2 labradors. One male, one female. The female is smarter, and easier to handle, more loyal, and tries to please more. The male is more energetic, friendlier, and easier-going. The cons are the female is moodier and needs more interaction to keep her from getting bored. The cons are the male isn't as loyal and is constantly barking at other dogs, and also he needs to be the center of attention. In all, I love them the same and say one of each is perfect.
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We just got a male boxer. I originally wanted a female but now I wouldn't change my male doggie for anything. Being a female, I think this is sexist. Our dog is easy going, calmer than I ever imagined and loyalty for a pup.
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I have a female pug raised from a puppy. She is docile and sweet. We recently got a male pug. He is full of energy. If that is any indication, get a female for a mild mannered dog and a male if you want an energetic watch dog!
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