Male or Female?

[Danegirl2208]

Which gender do you prefer when it comes to dogs?

[zoomer]

Females. Males tend to roam more, and I perfer my dog not peeing on mailboxes and garbage cans ;)

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

Females, for sure. I've had male dogs before, and while I love them, there are a lot of qualities that I don't like aswell. I only want one more male dog in my lifetime. In 'my' breed (Toller) the females are smaller, more agile, loving but independent at the same time (males are like velcro...I like to have some space), more active, and they seem to put more 'umph' into anything they do. Though, they are more difficult to train as they aren't as willing to please as the males are but I can live with that and actually prefer it to a dog with an "I'll do anything to please you, just ask!" sort of attitude. Of course, I'm just speaking in general and this doesn't apply to all males or females but this is what I've experienced.

[Danegirl2208]

i personally prefer males..ive only owned one female infact (chloe) , the rest have been males..i dont know, theres just somthing i like more about a male dog. in my experiences males have always been more lovey dovey and laid back.. while female seem to be more independent and moody.

[Chilli]

Males.
Only because I've never owned a female dog in my life so I can't compare the two...

[k9krazee]

I honestly prefer male dogs. In my experience they're more clingy, cuddly and willing to please than the females. Females are more serious and independent. However, I do think it depends on the individual dog, *shrugs* for some reason I still prefer males. Also living with three females and two males the girls get into little squabbles and fights muuuuuuuuch more often than the boys.

My mom absolutley despises male dogs so the only males in the house are my dogs that I take care of and pay for. If it was up to her she wouldn't own a single male. In her mind thier all marking machines even though our girls seem to mark much more than the boys.

[.sarah]

Males, for the reasons mentioned already.

[binka_nugget]

I've only had males so I'd have to say males. I like the way my boys are.. I don't know if all males are like this, but my boys are very clingy and will follow me from room to room. I also like larger dogs.

I'm getting a Belgian puppy in a couple months. If I could have it my way, I would get another male. But with one alpha male, and one constantly-tries-to-be-alpha male, a third one would just be pushing it.. especially since the pup will remain intact while I show it.

[Sevaede]

Males, as sarah said, for the reasons already stated.

[Glacier]

Although my soulmate dog is a female(Sleet), I prefer males, only because a male is much, much easier to integrate into a pack. I could add 10 new males to my pack without as much trouble as one new female would cause!

[Crazy-Cat-Lover]

I prefer males... :)

[GreyhoundGirl]

Females- I love scratching bellies. ( but not male bellies. :rolleyes: )

Also I've only owned females. I sometimes walk with my neighbour ( who has a male dog ) and he pees on everything ! :eek: Can't walk 3 seconds with out stopping for a pee. It would be very hard to go for jogs if Jen did this. Also, don't males tend to roam more?

[GreyhoundGirl]

I'm getting a Belgian puppy in a couple months. If I could have it my way, I would get another male. But with one alpha male, and one constantly-tries-to-be-alpha male, a third one would just be pushing it.. especially since the pup will remain intact while I show it.

* GASP ! I can't wait for pics.


Wait a minute. You live in BC..... You're getting a belgian pup in a few months..... You will show it, so it will be of good blood line.....

Visa lives in BC..... She's purebred..... And pregnant......

( can you see what I'm thinking? ;) )

[Pam]

I voted *doesn't matter* because if I was ready to add another dog it really wouldn't matter. I have found, though, that out of the six poodles that I have had the two males I've had (Ripley is my current one) that they are way more affectionate and clingy. The females, though lovable, do have an independent streak at times. :)

[zoey]

Both. It doesn't matter, though the last 3 I've take care of have been female. All 8 of Daisy's buddies at work are male. I love both, so much! :D :D

[cali]

female, its my fate lol when I got both Happy and Misty I went looking for males and wound up with females, when I was looking for a toller pup, I was thinking about trying for a male again, but decided to just skip a step and look for a female lol and low and behold? I found just the pup I was looking for..and she's a female lol

[wolf_Q]

I voted for both. I have a male dog (Nebo) and he's sooooo not clingy he's pretty independent. He has his moments were he likes to be petted and hugged but generally he doesn't want that much attention. All of the family dogs we've had (Reggie and Smokey) are/were male...and they really aren't as most of you have described males either, well Smokey followed my mom everywhere and he was her shadow, but neither are/were real "lovey dovey" or cuddly. Reggie hates to be held, Smokey would want to be picked up then a few seconds later he wanted right back down.

Sydney is the first female dog I've ever lived with and she is by far the most cuddly dog. If she had it her way she'd just be petted and loved ALL day long.

I want my next dog (husky) to be a female, because Nebo seems to prefer the company of female dogs.

[Zippy]

Males I have only had male dogs.All three being male cockers.

[Suki Wingy]

usually males

[Almita]

I prefer Females since i mostly own those more than males

[lute]

i like both. :) all dogs are great!

[luvofallhorses]

It doesn't matter, because I have both. :)

[sammy101]

both :)

[MajesticCollies]

Males I prefer. Males are easier to train. Females can be stubborn if they want.
and I am talking about dogs. lol

[binka_nugget]

* GASP ! I can't wait for pics.


Wait a minute. You live in BC..... You're getting a belgian pup in a few months..... You will show it, so it will be of good blood line.....

Visa lives in BC..... She's purebred..... And pregnant......

( can you see what I'm thinking? ;) )

Haha, yep, I'll be getting a pup from Visa's litter. I've been waiting for this pup even before they (Jordan and Marla) figured out what male to breed Visa to. =P They should be born VERY soon! I'm so stoked!

[sandragonfly]

oh I hate this kind of question - I like both! or unisex, too. whoever needs me first.

I had mocha (girl) and crayola (boy), I couldn't compare! mocha is sweetest and crayola is just cheerful-est. :)

[Roxyluvsme13]

Females. I've had 2 males and 3 females my whole life, and I loved them both, but I just have a much much MUCH stronger bond to my females. They're always more loving towards me, and I dunno, they seem to be more Loving to me.

[Danegirl2208]

Haha, yep, I'll be getting a pup from Visa's litter. I've been waiting for this pup even before they (Jordan and Marla) figured out what male to breed Visa to. =P They should be born VERY soon! I'm so stoked!

how exciting!! :)

[BitsyNaceyDog]

Females, hands down. Don't get me wrong I love my boys just as much as I love my girls. The boys have qualities I could do without though.

None of my girls mark, neither does Buster, but Charlie and Jake are big time markers. At the boarding facility I used to work at very few males didn't mark and very few females did.

My boys lick themselves way more than my girls too. I don't like seeing or hearing that. Telling them to stop 10 times a day can get annoying too.

Like GreyhoundGirl said a male's belly is less attractive than a female's.

My boys and girls are all very clingy, but I'd say my girls are more clingy than my boys. Nacey is my velcro dog, she is rarely 2 feet away from me. Nova and Bitsy always want to be in the same room as I'm in. The boys aren't as clingy as the girls, I don't have to be in their view at all times. I love that my girls always want to be with me.

[The Cat Factory]

I prefer male dogs :)

[catnapper]

I've only ever owned feamle, and probably only will ever own females because I have a serious issue with the aesthetic appearance of certain male dog anatomy (especially the larger breeds, which is all I'll ever own)

I get soooo grossed out in class when my make pups get "excited" :o so I just couldn't ever have a male dog of my own.

Now the same anatomoy in cats is an entirely different story since its nowhere near as obvious! LOL

[shelby]

I have had many dogs over the years both male and female and many different breeds. Its always the girls. Female Collie (great dog), female Springer (wonderful) ,female R.Ridgeback (love of my life), female Presa/Corso/Pit (The best dog). The males were miniature poodle (crazy) Bit my lip off,bit my hand,face,arm.All at different times. Then a JRT he was bull headed and not affectionate. Last is the male R.Ridgeback. Nice dog, but no cuddles there.So my vote is for the Dames!

[Karen]

I've only ever owned feamle, and probably only will ever own females because I have a serious issue with the aesthetic appearance of certain male dog anatomy (especially the larger breeds, which is all I'll ever own)

I get soooo grossed out in class when my make pups get "excited" :o so I just couldn't ever have a male dog of my own.

Now the same anatomoy in cats is an entirely different story since its nowhere near as obvious! LOL


Get a furrier dog, silly! Then you can't see a thing!

[sumbirdy]

I like them both. I have 10 males and 8 females.

[Danegirl2208]

I like them both. I have 10 males and 8 females.

wow 18?! i bet you have your hands full!

[dab_20]

Both! Molli can be moody sometimes, but from my experience training seems to go easier with females. Males are so happy all the time, they're fun to be around. Sam did mark things (like legs!) when he was a pup, but nuetering fixed that problem right up... and let me tell you how happy I am! IMO they are both joys to have around, no matter the gender.

[BC_MoM]

I prefer males. In my experience, they tend to be more relaxed, calm and laid back than females. :)

[Husky15]

I don't really care. Males are the ones who tend to think they are dominant more, but it really doesn't matter. I love our little girl though.