Maybe it's just me but....I definetly prefer my male to a female! His energy and disposition is much calmer. I never had to struggle while I was "Training" him. He learned everything so quickly and easily. She is so different and needy. Maybe I'm just spoiled because my Artie was 20 weeks old when I got him and she is only 7 weeks old? I'm sure she will be more independent once she gets older.