Female Dog or Male Dog, Which One Is Right For You?
This is your Cool Dog Newsletter. In today's subject we are going to cover a very common question that we receive from our readers and which I see very often being ask by many wannabe dog owners.
Should you get a female or a male dog? Are females more protective of children? Do males tend to escape the house more often? Do females love their family more than male dogs?
Read below to get the answers to these questions.
Here is your article:
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Title: Female Dog or Male, Which One Is Right For You?
Author: Dr. Mayra Alfonso
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Which dog makes a better pet, a male dog or a female? The answer to this question depends on what you're looking for. On one level, if you care about the personality and character of the dog more than anything else, the gender shouldn't matter. Your decision will be based mainly on how the puppy behaves and acts towards you and other people when you are looking at the litter. Is the puppy shy, is the puppy outgoing? Does the puppy hide when you call him/her? How does the puppy behave around children?
All these questions are important when deciding on a puppy.
Now, on another level, if you want to find out whether a male dog or a female dog would generally make an overall better pet, then you'll have to take in other factors, such as the size, temperament, and level of care.
Should You Choose A Female Dog?
In general , female dogs are relatively smaller in size and warmer in temperaments. There are a lot of people who prefers female over male dogs. Many of these people think that female dogs are more affectionate than male dogs, however, some male dogs that are just as or even more affectionate than female dogs. I have own female and male dogs, and I can tell you that I have definitively seen some male dogs been more affectionate than the female counterpart.
Many dog trainers and breeders recommend a female dog to homes with small children. Some believe that there is some type of maternal instinct that exists in female dogs, a quality that makes them amiable and ideal for a household with children.
Many other dog owners shy away from female dogs, because they do not want to deal with the heat cycles. Do not let feminine problems such as heat cycles and bleeding steer you away from getting a female dog. If you are worried that she will bleed all over your house when that time comes, consider getting her spayed, which is the ideal thing to do anyway. Once spayed, rest assured that she will not bleed a single drop. And with regards to behavior, female dogs can be just as challenging as male dogs, sometimes even more so, and they can definitively be more finicky.
If you decide that you are not going to spay your female dog, or you are not sure yet, consider buying dog female pads. They will definitively help keeping the house clean.
Should You Choose A Male Dog?
Some people believe that m ale dogs are a bit more difficult to care for at times than females. The reason for that is that male dogs are quite good at performing a disappearing act when a nearby female dog is in heat. This can be dangerous to the dog as well as create problems for you and the owner of the female dog. Many male dogs have been injured or even killed when escaping their homes to search for a female in heat. Between moving vehicles and fights with other male dogs, it makes sense to also have male dogs fixed. Really, the best thing you can do for your male dog, if you are having this problem is to nuture him.
Male dogs can also be very territorial over their property, including any of his “stuff” inside the house, his bathroom area, or even a female dog. He tends to get very aggressive when he thinks that his property is being taken over by another dog and is willing to fight to defend it. Keep in mind, there are some very territorial female dogs too.
Male dogs also display territorial urination by lifting its leg up as high as possible while urinating. This leg-lifting behavior is not a problem unless it occurs inside the house. Best remedy for this, is to nuture the dog. It works!
On the other hand, male dogs have tons of energy and a lot of fun to play with. They are more active and have better endurance than female dogs. This is probably why male dogs are usually chosen for jobs in law enforcement.
Some male dogs, also tend to be sweeter and get closer to their female owners.
When it comes to pick a female vs a male dog, it will depend on personal preference. With, both, male and female dogs you will have some challenges, it all depends if they are the kind of challenges you are willing to deal with.
Have a great Cool Dog day,
Dr. Alfonso
