I was just like you and wanted a little boy for no real reason. Some day I might get a girl, but here's a few reasons why I'm happy we got a boy.
1. My husband loves him and wrestles with him and teaches him tricks. He would be sweet to a girl, it wouldn't be the same He and Loki are best buds. I'm serious.
2. I never understood the whole putting a dress on a dog thing, so I suppose I would dress a girl just like a boy. Loki has 3 hoodies that keep him warm and look very cute (and really cool!) He looks like a little kid in them and I never have to feel silly about "dressing" him. It's just to keep him warm. We have simple harnesses and collars and he is just very practical, no fuss.
3. I keep him in a puppy cut because I love to see his cute face and it's easier to take care of when he needs a bath every 5-6 days! He sits nicely for the blow dryer but I'd never be able (nor want) to fuss with a top knot. He is just adorable.
4. He has energy!! He plays HARD. He works hard too though - we do a lot of obedience training and he is always eager to learn. We love teaching him new stuff. He plays with big dogs no problem. He is just amazing. When he's tired though, he is a little snuggle bug. He's sleeping next to me right now.
Oh, and every dog is different but we had Loki neutered at 6 months and he has never lifted his leg or marked or any of that. He sure does like to pee though! We go outside twice as much as any other dog I know. Housetraining was tough at first (it always is) until he earned how to let us know he had to go out, now he barks or scratches at the door. He is a good boy. The neuter surgery was easy and recovery was fast. We've been lucky enough to find a great vet and a great trainer to help answer all of our puppy questions Loki has turned out fabulous! We love him so much!!!!!!! |