Esky the husky Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I would like to live with a male husky. I think it would even the pack out and also be a better match size wise for Esky. I find some females can be a bit arky with other females as well. Having said that if someone offered me a sibe that could run, it could be male, female, both, neither, blue, pink or yellow. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotdashdot Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I've only ever had girls while I grew up, and now my dog is a girl. She lives with my OH's family dog, another girl. They get along well thankfully. Because I've never had boys, I've never really felt an attachment, but now that my mum has a male mini schnauzer - i'm a little bit more likely to get a boy as a pet. He is the most loving and snuggly dog, totally unlike all other dogs we've had, all different breeds. I know his breed plays some part, but I think his gender does as well. Cleo is not a snuggly dog at all! That's the only thing I would ever change lol. She's affectionate, but its a quick rub past, not a cuddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizabella Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I have a definite preference for females, but then I've never had a male so I don't know what they're like from an owner's perspective. I think it depends on breed as well, in some breeds I'd rather have a male, for no particular reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 As i show my dogs i prefer males but i also have owned girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowanbree Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I have owned both sexes but in shelties I would have a male any day and in aussies I prefer the bitchs. They are completely different in both breeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voloclydes Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 i have had more bitches and prefer them to a degree. i have found... (may not be always the case) that boys are more rough tumble and outging. girls are more quiet and content. a bit shyer in a way, more reticent in coming forward. i think my son prefers leo and they rumble all round the floor till i yell and put a stop to it... the dog keeps coming back for more, he loves it. sophie would not come at it at all. we do have 5x male dogs atm tho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptolomy Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 (edited) From a performance point of view - the girls learn more quickly, and never forget, but then you have the hormones to deal with. The boys I find you have to break it down into little tiny pieces, then just when you think they've got it, they really haven't. If you don't continually practice, they tend to forget. But I find the boys would walk over hot coals for you where the girls tends to have the attitude of hmm maybe not today..... My top 2 obedience dogs - one is a boy and the other a girl (but I think I prefer the boys) Edited May 3, 2012 by Ptolomy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayreovi Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I've only owned 2 boys and 1 girl, I don't really have a preference. My girl is the first one I've owned and she is amazing, if they were all like her I would say girls! My boys are just so cruizy and easy going with everything though. For training I prefer my girl as she is switched on and just 'gets' it even if she does come into season every 6 months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkhe Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I have an irrational preference for female things in general :laugh: We had a male and female toy & mini poodle growing up, and the male was definitely more smoochy and cuddley. But for some reason I always gravitate toward female dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyra Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Prefer males - but the females are gorgeous too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaznHotAussies Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I find females are prettier (usually. not all the time, but they're generally feminine-looking) :) And I just gravitate to them for some reason :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBL Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Lilly our grey is the first bitch both my husband and I have owned. She is gorgeous and affectionate but we both tend to gravitate towards males. Oscar my iggy gets mistaken for a female all the time - he is a pretty boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laneka Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Prefer the boys in my breed as they are much stronger in temp and character. But do love my girlies too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banjobuzz Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I've only had one girl, but I've had her for 9.5 years while the boy dogs we had passed away quite early at 4-5 years. So while I voted I prefer girls, it might just be that I prefer MY girl. We have a 6 month old boy now who is just gorgeous as well, but the old girl just has a serenity and wisdom about her. I remember breastfeeding my eldest daughter 8 years ago, and Buzz just came over and rested her head next to me and watched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpette Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I prefer the girls in my breed. They are easier to train, mature sooner and tend to be the better workers. They only pee a few times on walks and poo a maximum of twice. Zeph pees on everything and takes 4-8 goes to clear his bowel each day (insert rolly eyes man) However, that being said, Zeph is probably going to be a better worker than Baylee and Dee, if he can only get over his boy brain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Depends on the breed. Female only Dobes, I just don't gel with male dobes at all. Whippets either but love my sooky boys. Rottis either with a soft spot for bitches. Border Collies either :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I have a strong preference for males. I have been fostering for 10 yrs now and it's normally been the females in the house or the females coming in that have caused most issues. My males are just wonderful, welcoming to every foster dog whereas my JRT cross girl gives them a hard time. That said, I've adored the females I have owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaseyKay Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Definately prefer females, to live with, and for sports which is what I do with them. My first two BCs were boys. When we got OH's Brittany pup I was pretty adament it should be a boy as we already had three female border collies. But there were no males available in the litter. So now have 4 girl dogs and a girl cat. Oops. My husband says he doesn't mind being the only male in the house. Next one, a long long long time in the future :) I think will be a boy BC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leema Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I don't really care. I like both. But, as I'm a breeder, girls are more useful, and so I get girls. Personality wise, I don't find either more or less appealing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allerzeit Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 However, that being said, Zeph is probably going to be a better worker than Baylee and Dee, if he can only get over his boy brain. :laugh: I'll tell you if Neo ever grows a brain, if you tell me if Zeph ever does! I'm sure Nova - at 9 months - is far more mentally mature than Neo, who is about to turn 3 :laugh: She's already totally running rings around him! My poor boy, God love him! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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