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.