Male dogs are bad

[Cookiebaker]

I have two male labs, both are neutered. Malone was neutered as a very young puppy(15 weeks or something), and Emerson was neutered at around 10 months.

I'm not really sure why, but I have had no problems with them "marking" their territories at all, maybe I'm just lucky. In general, they don't even lift their leg when they pee outside either, they both squat, or lift their leg just a little bit.

I wonder if it is because they were both neutered before they had developed an interest in that kind of thing, and now they don't care? But I do consider myself lucky because I do know of other dogs that lift their leg constantly, especially outside -- on the porch, on the mailbox, on the car door, on every bush. And I do agree, that is very yuckky!

[.sarah]

That's what I usually see with the males at work. I'm hoping that since Danes are generally a submissive breed, that this won't be a problem if he's neutered young enough.

[dogzr#1]

I have two females and one male. Molly and Astra are sweet, and very mother-daughterly towards each other. They don't mark at all. Only a few times when they are let outside, but when we take them for walks, they pee only about once or twice. Prince on the other hand just wants to be left alone. He isn't too playful but he likes to be rubbed. He marks ALOT! When we take him on a walk he pees on everything in sight. But that is probably b/c he isn't neutered. (Don't worry, we're getting him neutered next month) If I had a choice of getting another dog, it would definetaly(sp?) be female. I love males and all but I like females better. Just my personal opinion.

[.sarah]

I have two females and one male. Molly and Astra are sweet, and very mother-daughterly towards each other. They don't mark at all. Only a few times when they are let outside, but when we take them for walks, they pee only about once or twice. Prince on the other hand just wants to be left alone. He isn't too playful but he likes to be rubbed. He marks ALOT! When we take him on a walk he pees on everything in sight. But that is probably b/c he isn't neutered. (Don't worry, we're getting him neutered next month) If I had a choice of getting another dog, it would definetaly(sp?) be female. I love males and all but I like females better. Just my personal opinion.

Not to be rude, but I think that is partially because he is a Chi and because he isn't neutered. If I were basing my opinion on males from mine (both at the RB), I don't think I'd want another either. But mine were also stubborn breeds and were neutered late (actually, one was never neutered) but now that I work at a vet I recognize that it was their breed, because they weren't neutered, and lack of training. So don't be biased against males More females = more trouble

[dogzr#1]

Not to be rude, but I think that is partially because he is a Chi and because he isn't neutered. If I were basing my opinion on males from mine (both at the RB), I don't think I'd want another either. But mine were also stubborn breeds and were neutered late (actually, one was never neutered) but now that I work at a vet I recognize that it was their breed, because they weren't neutered, and lack of training. So don't be biased against males More females = more trouble

Oh, I didn't know that different breeds would mark more and stuff. Sorry for being rude. i shouldn't have based my statement on only my unneutered chi. I guess we just thought getting another female that molly and Astra would take her as part of the family. Also if by the time we get a new dog (it should be late September-ish) Prince will most likely be neutered.

[.sarah]

Oh, I didn't know that different breeds would mark more and stuff. Sorry for being rude. i shouldn't have based my statement on only my unneutered chi. I guess we just thought getting another female that molly and Astra would take her as part of the family. Also if by the time we get a new dog (it should be late September-ish) Prince will most likely be neutered.

You didn't come across as rude, you were just basing your opinion on what you knew. I don't know what breed Astra is, so I can't say anything about what her personality should be. But if Molly fits the typical Golden personality, she'll probably accept a female with no problems. My Labs have the typical Lab personality, and they don't give a flip about what gender comes into the house! Mandy is GSD/Pit and she has the GSD personality down to a tee, and she would not do good with another female! So, it really depends on your situation moreso than the breed, because some dogs don't live up to their breed standard. So if your girls are good with any dog, then a female should be okay. But you should know that more fights are between two females than between male/female or two males.

[dogzr#1]

You didn't come across as rude, you were just basing your opinion on what you knew. I don't know what breed Astra is, so I can't say anything about what her personality should be. But if Molly fits the typical Golden personality, she'll probably accept a female with no problems. My Labs have the typical Lab personality, and they don't give a flip about what gender comes into the house! Mandy is GSD/Pit and she has the GSD personality down to a tee, and she would not do good with another female! So, it really depends on your situation moreso than the breed, because some dogs don't live up to their breed standard. So if your girls are good with any dog, then a female should be okay. But you should know that more fights are between two females than between male/female or two males.

Well Astra is a siberian husky mix. I have no idea what she is mixed with though. she may just be a poorly bred husky. Well Molly did accept Astra with opened arms (or should i say with lots of licks) but Prince wasn't too excited about having another female dog. I think once we get him neutered that wont be a problem. Yea, I've heard that some female dogs aren't too happy to share their territory with another female.

[.sarah]

Well Astra is a siberian husky mix. I have no idea what she is mixed with though. she may just be a poorly bred husky. Well Molly did accept Astra with opened arms (or should i say with lots of licks) but Prince wasn't too excited about having another female dog. I think once we get him neutered that wont be a problem. Yea, I've heard that some female dogs aren't too happy to share their territory with another female.

I don't have much experience with Huskies, but I will tell you the male Huskies have been horrible with other dogs whereas the females were very dog friendly. I think it's the breeding they came from, though. I know Huskies are supposed to be very outgoing, friendly dogs. You may want to just take your dogs with you to meet the prospective puppy/dog or have a "trial run" at your house. It also will depend on the new puppy's breed and personality. A dominant puppy might not be a smart choice (especially a female) but rather a friendly, outgoing puppy.

Anyway, September is far away but ... I can't wait 'til you get him/her! I love this board because in some ways it can be like you own a bunch of dogs at once

[dogzr#1]

I don't have much experience with Huskies, but I will tell you the male Huskies have been horrible with other dogs whereas the females were very dog friendly. I think it's the breeding they came from, though. I know Huskies are supposed to be very outgoing, friendly dogs. You may want to just take your dogs with you to meet the prospective puppy/dog or have a "trial run" at your house. It also will depend on the new puppy's breed and personality. A dominant puppy might not be a smart choice (especially a female) but rather a friendly, outgoing puppy.

Anyway, September is far away but ... I can't wait 'til you get him/her! I love this board because in some ways it can be like you own a bunch of dogs at once

yea, we are doing a lot of research before we even get a puppy. it will also give us time to get prince neutered and for astra to mature a little bit more. we might get a cocker spaniel or a golden retriever. still choosing

[K9karen]

Hmm. my mom always wanted a male dog. I think she was raised with them and found them more protective or smarter- I have no idea. it wouldn't have made a diference to me on way or the other, but I chose Cody out of the litter. He was nuetered at 6months, but never ever marked in the house. In fact it took him a while to lift his leg, and not very high at that. But he did love to mark while walking, seemed like every other step. Since I got him so young, he was affectionate and cuddly and loved to get and give kisses. He was a fast learner too.
When I chose Logan at the SPCA, my mother cringed because she was female. I still never understood what went through her mind. Anyway, although their personalities are so different, Logan is as smart as a whip too, easy to train and a fast learner. She never ever wakes me in the middle of the night to pee. She may only go 2-3 times a day. She never ever gives kisses but loves getting them. Both dogs are (were) protective. My problem with Cody was unsocialization, (my fault), but now I take Logan everywhere. She's still a bit scared at first but warms up nicely.
So, sorry to ramble, but except for the 3am pee outings, I have no preference. I just never met a dog I didn't love. When I ever get another, it'll be by personality. not gender. But since I'm outnumbered by male humans in the house, I may just get a female to even things out!

[.sarah]

So, sorry to ramble, but except for the 3am pee outings, I have no preference. I just never met a dog I didn't love. When I ever get another, it'll be by personality. not gender. But since I'm outnumbered by male humans in the house, I may just get a female to even things out!

I understand where you're coming from. If I didn't have any dogs I wouldn't care what gender I got either. I do prefer males but personality differs more from dog to dog so I would go by that before their gender. But, with three females already, a male is definetly all I would get. Actually, Luka and Nova aren't my worry, it's Mandy.

Thanks for your input though. I'll definetly direct my mom to this thread when we decide on getting a pup. Everyone's said exactly what I need her to hear I think it means more when it comes from more than one or two people, you know? She's just stuck on the bad experiences she's had with males

[wolfie]

My observations are that females are less likely to mark, but more independent, and prone to agression. So males are more likely to mark (but that may just be unneutered males), but are also more loving and laid back.

A lot has to do with the individual dog though.