Why male puppies make better pets better than females!!!
"This
opinion was taken from a dog breeder with many years experience, not every
thing written here is a fact just an opinion ... a little food for thought!"
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 always true.
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'. 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.
The
difference between sizes and sexes is minimal, if bred correctly. Neutered
males can exhibit secondary sexual behavior such as 'humping', or 'marking'
and lifting of legs. o But once the testosterone levels recede after
neutering, most of these behaviors will disappear. Boys who were neutered
early (by 5 months of age) usually don't ever raise their leg to urinate.
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 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.