IMO it is more about personality than gender. I have two of each. Rubin never fought with Noah (Rainbow bridge at 18 yr.s old in June). Gracie came to us as a rescue, tiny underfed about 3 lbs. But took over as the boss right away. She snapped snarled and nipped. Rubin put her down and laid on top of her, after that he kind of ignored her. They get along fine now and she is still the boss. I think she knows Rubin can put her down with brute strength but chooses to follow her lead. She never snaps at him now.Noah totally ignored her until he died. The Puppies 5 & 6 months old fight with each other but not with Rubin or Gracie. Our Lab is a female and she is content to let Gracie be the boss. But now tiny Abba Boy is 6 months old and beginning to show some resistance. So we will see. |