| Male versus Female |
Why Male Puppies Are Better Than Female Pups
| Boys |
Most people believe that female dogs make better pets...female
preference seems to be ingrained in these people. Most calls for
pet dogs have people wanting a "sweet" girl. They don't think
females display alpha behaviors like 'marking' and / or 'humping'.
They believe that they are more docile and attentive and do not
participate in fighting over dominance. Well folks, this is not true.
In the dog pack makeup, females usually rule the pack, deter-
mine pecking order, and who compete to maintain and / or alter
that order. The females are, as a result, more independent,
stubborn, and territorial than their male counterparts. The
females are much more intent upon exercising their dominance
by participating in alpha behaviors such as 'humping'. Most
fights will usually break out between 2 females. Males, on the
other hand, are usually more affectionate, exuberant, attentive,
and more demanding of attention. They are very attached to their
people. They also tend to be more steadfast, reliable, and less
moody. They are more outgoing, more accepting of other pets,
and take quicker to children. Most boys are easily motivated by
food (how true!!!) and praise, and so eager to please that
training is easy. However males can be more easily distracted
during training, as males like to play so often. And no matter
what age, he is more likely to act silly and more puppy-like,
always wanting to play games. Boys are fun loving until the day
they die. Females tend to be more reserved or dignified as they
age. Witness the human equivalent of the twinkling eyed
Grandpa still playing catch at age 70, while Grandma quietly
observes from the porch.
Neutered males rarely exhibit secondary sexual behavior such as
'humping', or 'marking' and lifting of legs. Once the testosterone
levels recede after neutering, most of these behaviors (if they ever
existed) will disappear. Boys who were neutered early (by 5
months of age) usually don't ever raise their leg to urinate. And
while the female will usually come to you for attention, when she's
had enough, she will move away. While boys are always waiting
for your attention and near at hand. Females are usually less
distracted during training, as she is more eager to get it over
with, and get back to her comfy spot on the couch. The female is
more likely to wage a dominance battle with YOU, she can be
cunning and resourceful in getting her own way. She is much
more prone to mood swings. One day she may be sweet and
affectionate - the next day reserved and withdrawn or even
grumpy. Like human counterpart, female dogs don't forget and
WILL retaliate. The female also has periods of being 'in heat'
unless she is spayed. Seasonal heats can be a month long
nightmare - not just for the female, but you and every male dog in
the neighborhood. If you are not breeding, you'd be best off to
have her spayed. Since during this time she can leave a bloody
discharge on carpets, couches, or anywhere she goes. She will
be particularly moody and emotional during this time. A walk
outside during this period can become hazardous if male dogs
are in the vicinity, and she will leave a 'scent' for wandering intact
males to follow right to your yard, where they will hang out, and
'wait' for days.
(BEFORE DECIDING ON MALE OR FEMALE, PLEASE GIVE
CONSIDERATION TO ANY OTHER DOGS THAT MAY BE IN
OR AROUND YOUR HOME.)
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| With Mom & Big Sister |
