Do you perfer male or female dogs???

[buttercup132]

Males! I love females too, but I agree with k9krazee when she says that they are more goofy and cuddly. They are more loving and gentle and more "wanting to be with you" whereas females are more independant.

ditto and there also more well bitchy and teritorial in my HO

[The Cat Factory]

I voted for male, since I have only ever owned 2 male dogs

[Chica]

I voted for females. Girls are the best. I am a girl to.

[BC_MoM]

I really love males. I don't know why.. I get along with them better than females, lol. They are also more relaxed and outgoing than females. Females tend to be more dominant.

[gkristian]

males...i don't know why, i guess it's because i've never had a female dog.

[Glacier]

My two canine soulmates are both females, but I prefer males for new additions. Females are much more difficult to integrate into a pack. There are only six girls here.

[Toby's my baby]

I think the whole thing about, males being more goofy and cuddly just has to do with the breed and/ or your own dogs personality. imo

As Kay said, with my dogs, I see the exact opposite. Boo boo (male) would much rather you pet him once a day, and let him do his own thing. Where as Maggie and Autumn follow you everywhere, and beg to be pet and played with. I prefer females.

[dogzr#1]

females for me. I have two females and one male. Molly and Astra are more lovable whereas Prince just wants to do his own thing. Prince loves to cuddle though. They are both really lovable and cuddly but Molly and Astra are more active and playful. I don't know but I choose females.

[slleipnir]

I don't know if males or females are more cuddly/playful..I know with my 2, Zeke is by far more cuddly. Josie will, but Zeke will do anything to be snuggled. That's why he's so easy to train.

That being said....I don't have a preferance really. I think my next dog will be female though..

[Ree'sKujo]

I can only speak about Akita's since that's the breed I have experience with.That being said I prefer the males.My females were always the ones trying to dig out and run were as my males were quite happy being at home.My males were always a bit more lovable and believe it or not a little less aggressive.They also seemed to adjust to new people and new surroundings a little easier.I have a male now but I'm planning within the year to adopt a female from a local Akita rescue sometime in the spring.Even though I prefer a male I do equally love the females.

[lv4dogs]

I always used to think there was difference in personality between males & females, but over the past 10ish years I have changed my mind. After being around a lot of dogs often I personally think there really is no difference between the sexes anyways. I think what makes the difference is a combination of things, what breed, how the dog was bred, raised, cared for & trained.

To me it doesn't matter one bit as long as they have a good personality, are friendly & healthy.

[BitsyNaceyDog]

I personally prefer Females. My only real reason though is that males mark. Charlie is good at home, but if I take him anywhere he wants to mark on everything.

After being around a lot of dogs often I personally think there really is no difference between the sexes anyways. I think what makes the difference is a combination of things, what breed, how the dog was bred, raised, cared for & trained.

I agree. I've been around a lot of dogs almost everyday for over 5 years.

I have 5 dogs, 3 female & 2 male. All of my dogs like to cuddle, with the exception of Bitsy. Nacey and Nova follow me everywhere, when I'm standing Nova is usually either on or between my feet.

[pitc9]

Both!
Buddy was the first male dog I've even had and I couldn't believe the difference! In my own experience, females have been more independent and stubborn at times where as males attach themselves to you and tend to be babies. The only draw back from my first male dog experience (Buddy) is the whole Marking thing. Ugh, my poor flowers and trees in my yard, check that, the flowers and trees that USED to be in my yard

[gemini9961]

I prefer females. I have a male and I love him dearly, but I have always had female pets and I am biased I suppose to them. Sadie and Maggie are always with me, much like Kay's Nala and Kiara. I can attest to that since I have met with her. Grant will go outside all by himself and love it, not my girls, they want in with me. Grant will lay with me on the couch but it takes him a while to settle down and just lay there. I don't think it has to be with a dog being a male or female in terms of cuddliness/affectionate, I think it stems from the dog's personality. I know my 3 all have very distinct personalities.

[Buddy Blaze Lover]

I prefer males, and to tell the truth, I've never owned a female dog! I'm not sure why, except that my dad has a preference for males and has never really liked females...I do notice that female dogs I know tend to be hyper and skittish (not all, but some) and Blaze is a pretty laid back Border collie, so I'm happy with him. But it really doesn't matter to me, and I like both males and females!