Male dogs are bad

[.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.