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Originally Posted by BusyMominAL  I don't agree about girls being more independent. We have a 5 year old mini schnauzer and she is like our shadow. Always with one of us, preferably on a lap. Our new Yorkie baby is a girl, but really that gender decision was based on her being a gift for my 13 year old daughter. I thought my daughter would want to do bows and dress her up, etc. and might be disappointed with a boy. She's only 16 weeks old but a total love bug. Spunky and active but very snuggly.
The poster who said health and personality are what matter and a good beginning makes a good puppy was spot on imo. It's less about gender. |
I think everyone here values health and overall personality most.
Gender traits vary from breed to breed, and of course not every dog will fit descriptions perfectly. There are always exceptions to the rules. I should call them tendencies, rather than rules.
Thus, I believe that gender is a fairly important consideration when choosing a dog. Some people might be happier with one over the other. My dog's breeder adores her females, but she readily admits having a greater affinity for her boys.