Differences in Dog Genders
Are there really differences in dogs due to their gender? Dog keepers state that male dogs are typically more destructive and aggressive, especially in smaller spaces. On the other hand, many say female dogs are more trainable and affectionate. These stereotypes may not hold true in all breeds.
There are things to consider when you want to choose a female dog such as the need to spay so that unwanted births will be avoided. Knowing how to simply handle your dog during the times of being in heat is also important. Doggy birth control is a fundamental issue that you have to deal with in female dogs to avoid additional litters whether it's surgical or pure separation from the male species.
If you choose not to spay, then be responsible to find homes for the puppies. Females dogs can have litters for most of their lives as they don't have a menopause. Even when your female dog is inside and in heat, a male dog can pick up her scent. This means you are more likely to spend time trying to watch over your dog when you let her outside to use the restroom or even go for a walk. On the other hand, if you have a pure bred dog that you want to breed, then having a female dog can have a financial advantage.
To mark their territory, which can be anywhere from the outside of your yard to around the corners of your room, male dogs will pee. This is something that male dogs can't actually avoid doing. They need to mark their spot. You can try to train a dog not to mark his territorial domain, but you're asking him to go against his instincts. If you have another male dog in the home, expect a battle for who is the alpha dog of the house. The control over the home is something that even smaller dogs would battle for against the larger male dogs in order to insist who rules the roost.
Dogs of opposite sexes tend to get along better than dogs of the same sex. Although male dogs seem to be more malicious with each other than female dogs, sharing their place with another dog is not something that some female dogs like to do. Usually, when it comes to house training, female dogs are easier to handle than male dogs and they adhere to the rules more sensibly. Although that can vary by breed and by the skill of the dog trainer. Male dogs seem to be more assertive and active than female ones; however, if it's a 'high strung' breed, sex doesn't seem to matter in this way.
Purchasing patterns indicate that most people opt for a female dog. They may believe that female dogs are less aggressive and easier to train. Male dogs are favored by many of the breeders to be the pet that is easier to handle. Bottom line, you can't totally rely on what the gender can tell you when it comes to predicting the possible behavior of a dog. Breeds that are known to be quiet and gentle tend to be that way whether male or female. Other breeds that are feisty, biters and difficult to handle are that way for both sexes.
There's no scientific proof that predicts the behaviors of males compared with females. It's an individual choice what sex to buy. We all have memories of family pets or neighbor's or friend's pets who amazed us. So we may look for those characteristics in our own pet search. Sometimes you just have to go with your feelings.