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Male vs. Female
The age old dilemma of which is
better
 Many 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 and they don't call them a 'bitch' for
nothing!
In the dog pack makeup, females usually rule the roost, determine
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'. There IS a reason people utilize the
technical dog term of 'bitch' in a negative way-and it refers
directly to the behaviors exhibited by the females of the dog world.
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.
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 less likely to
wage a dominance battle with YOU, but 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. The female also has periods
of being 'in heat' unless she is spayed.
Seasonal heats can be a three week long hassle not just for the
female, but you and every male dog in the neighborhood. Did we
mention that the seasonal heats happen TWICE a year?
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.
Research has also proven that a female NOT bred during a heat cycle
stays in a flux of estrogen level which may give us the reason as to
why females are more moody than males.
Males generally cost 1/2 the price to have neutered as a
female does to be spayed..
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