Before I go on I just wanted to say I'm basing most of what I say on Tollers and my experiences as that's the breed I love and am interested in so I doubt it applies to all breeds.


I much prefer females over males generally because they're smaller, coats aren't as thick/long, more athletic looking and I just find them prettier to look at. In my experience they're also more independent and not always in your face trying to see what you're up to, they do like to cuddle but aren't constantly wanting to be by your side or up on the couch with you. Females, I've found, are usually more active and willing to learn/please than males. Females also seem to be more attentive to things and have a higher drive than the males. For me, the only downfall to females is that they seem to be more aggressive than males. Males dont seem to take things as seriously as females either IMO.