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Male vs Female. Should you get a male? Or a female? Which makes the better pet? How do you decide? When people talk about gender variations, generally they are talking about intact dogs. Many people find that a neutered male easier to live with than a female, as the males are generally more easygoing, mellow and laid back as well as gentler, calmer, and more patient than their female counterparts. Some people find males to be better with children (after neutering) as they may also be more tolerant, affectionate and playful. Some males also have a higher will to please which in turn may make them easier to train. On the other hand, males may also exhibit sexual behaviours such as wanderlust, arousal, mounting, and marking. A male neutered at 5 to 7 months tend to not show this behavior, and stay sweet and loyal al their life. If neutered after maturity these traits will be more prevalent. Though many people think that sexual behaviour is exclusively male domain, in reality, intact females often mount and mark much more than the males do. Intact females are generally more moody and emotional than the males, and also more dominant and demanding of time and attention but they can also be quick-witted and sassy with a quirky sense of humour which some individuals find very endearing. In intact females, heat cycles will be a regular issue to deal with. If you are adopting/purchasing as a pet only it is always in the best interest to have your female fixed after her 1st heat cycle. Fluctuating hormone levels contribute to mood swings and emotional ups and downs following heat cycles, breeding, pregnancies, or whelping. These same hormone fluctuations can cause significant coat loss so the females at these times may not appear their best. Some show enthusiasts prefer intact males as they are always in-coat and more predictably even tempered (unless one of the lovelies nearby is in season). Size wise, both are about the same though males may be slightly larger and sturdier built than females. |
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