males or female dogs-

[Ginger's Mom]

I have never had a male, so maybe I should just keep my fingers shut, but I do have something I want to add any way. First, let me say that I think females are smarter in that they do not need to be "taught" as much as boys do. They seem to figure things out for themselves faster. My sister has always had male dogs (5 at various times), and now has her first female... ...she is going crazy trying to keep up with all of the things she is getting into/exploring/figuring out. Second, female dogs are more up front, or are more willing ask for what they want. Here is an experiment for some of you people with both male and female dogs. Put a dog treat in your pocket when the dogs aren't around. Then just walk around like normal, see how your dogs react to that cookie in your pocket. My guess is that the female will either nudge your pocket or give you her paw (or whatever she knows will work), while the male will either just look at you longingly or just sniff the air. The girls will be more demonstrative for obtaining what they want. That is based on nothing but personal observation (bought cookies at a dog show to bring home to Peaches without even thinking about the effect it would have on the dogs walking around there).

[borzoimom]

Anything with a sighthound in them will be different. Much more docile in all ways, but having a house of only borzois, I can see a pattern in my males verses my females. Even my younger two are brother and sister and approach life totally different. Zubin is much more of a lover than his sister. And his sister can think circles around him, and he doesnt even mind.. lol..
Femka is more spitful. When we first got her, if I left the house with another dog, she would go find their food bowl area of the dog I took and poop by their bowl... Irratating but funny!

[ashleycat]

Charlie was easy to train, but he was really dominant. He was active and not really a cuddlr.

Runner is hard to train, but she is really sweet. Not much of a kisser, but she shows her affection. She's not very active and is mostly a couch potato.

[luvofallhorses]

I think the girls are more affectionate, I've had mostly male dogs in my life and a few girl ones. but I think both of them are smart, although the males can be wild.. but so can the girls
..and of course the males are sweet, too. It just really depends on the dog..not really the gender of the dog. AND
I don't have a preference on the gender. but all of my dogs are affectionate and I have males and females all fixed of course. I do think some breeds are more affectionate than others and some are just independent dogs and not all that cuddly. but it's not the breed, really it just depends on the dog's personality imo.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

I think a lot of times it depends on the breed, but overall, I wouldn't say either gender is sweet or smarter than the other. I do prefer females though (in Tollers and Belgians, anyway), simply because they are smaller, aren't as heavy in coat, often seem more active/exuberant, like to be close to you but aren't as glued to your side as males, I prefer a more feminine look, etc. Of course, there are exceptions to everything I just listed. I highly doubt I'll ever have any more male dogs..though I've thought about getting a male Toller someday.

[GreyhoundGirl]

Female; Less likely to roam. Not that it doesn't happen.

[K9karen]

Hmmm..I'm having a hard time deciding...
Cody (RB) was loving and smart but so is Logan. I think Logan is a bit more "needy" because of her past circumstances, and just maybe my training skills are better too... (doubtful)

The main difference is that Cody was the "pee* king , and loved water, whereas, Logan has amazing bladder control and isn't crazy about water.

Like people, I think every animal has their own special personality.

[PJ's Mom]

I prefer males over females. Most of the males I've known have been smarter and had a better personality than the females.

Of course, a dog is a dog, and I'd happily take either male or female anyday.