I have learned that you can dress up your male just as much as you can dress up and color coordinate a female. I have both and I dress up them an equal amount.
It is hard to say which one is more affectionate..My male loves to be just near me. He will get out of bed and follow me when I leave the room
But!!! he doesn't like cuddling and being in bed with me.
My female doesn't need to be near me all the time, but she is always ready to cuddle and lay in bed with me. So I guess it depends on the personality of the pup