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BOY or GIRL?
One reason people sometimes consider getting a girl is
that they feel a girl will be “sweeter” or more loving.
However, females are usually more independent and
stubborn than the males. Females are much more
intent upon showing their dominance by participating
in behaviors such as fighting to establish who is in
charge. Most fights will usually break out between
two females. I have had to break up fights between
two males or between a male and female, but the
majority of the time, it's fights between two girls. (Yes,
dogs have "cat fights", too! :-)
Males, on the other hand, are usually more
affectionate and outgoing, attentive, and seek your
attention more often.. They are very attached to their
people.. They can also be more accepting of other
pets. Most boys are easily motivated by praise, and
are very eager to please which makes training easier.
Neutered males rarely exhibit secondary sexual
behavior such as "marking" or lifting their leg. Boys
who are neutered early (by 5 months of age) usually
don't ever raise their leg to urinate since they no
longer have the higher testosterone level of a
unneutered dog. The house training of a neutered
male is no different than the house training of a
female.
One reason a female is sometimes chosen is so that it
can wear bows and can be dressed up. There is now
a variety of choices of clothing and accessories for both
boys and girls. In the show ring, both boys and girls
wear the topknot and a bow in their hair, if the breed
calls for it. Most pet boutiques carry clothing for boys
as well as girls, including bows, hats, neck scarves,
leashes and harnesses, harness vests, shirts and coats
for the boys as well as for girls.
Boy or Girl? No matter which you choose, since it is
YOUR adorable baby - you will love it!!!!! A puppy
of either sex will be a wonderful friend for many
years, bringing you joy and unconditional love.
One reason people sometimes consider getting a girl is
that they feel a girl will be “sweeter” or more loving.
However, females are usually more independent and
stubborn than the males. Females are much more
intent upon showing their dominance by participating
in behaviors such as fighting to establish who is in
charge. Most fights will usually break out between
two females. I have had to break up fights between
two males or between a male and female, but the
majority of the time, it's fights between two girls. (Yes,
dogs have "cat fights", too! :-)
Males, on the other hand, are usually more
affectionate and outgoing, attentive, and seek your
attention more often.. They are very attached to their
people.. They can also be more accepting of other
pets. Most boys are easily motivated by praise, and
are very eager to please which makes training easier.
Neutered males rarely exhibit secondary sexual
behavior such as "marking" or lifting their leg. Boys
who are neutered early (by 5 months of age) usually
don't ever raise their leg to urinate since they no
longer have the higher testosterone level of a
unneutered dog. The house training of a neutered
male is no different than the house training of a
female.
One reason a female is sometimes chosen is so that it
can wear bows and can be dressed up. There is now
a variety of choices of clothing and accessories for both
boys and girls. In the show ring, both boys and girls
wear the topknot and a bow in their hair, if the breed
calls for it. Most pet boutiques carry clothing for boys
as well as girls, including bows, hats, neck scarves,
leashes and harnesses, harness vests, shirts and coats
for the boys as well as for girls.
Boy or Girl? No matter which you choose, since it is
YOUR adorable baby - you will love it!!!!! A puppy
of either sex will be a wonderful friend for many
years, bringing you joy and unconditional love.