Oh my goodness - what a decision to have to make...!!!
Firstly - are you
absolutely sure that you can't have both?!!?
This is going to be a strictly personal opinion of mine. I really don't know anything about watery eyes - many will though! I can see what you mean though, slightly.
Going on looks alone - I would choose the female.
Going on looks
and personality (including the bite-y bits where your daughter's concerned) - I would choose the male. I love your description of him following you around
We've had many male and female dogs - our dog prior to Harry was Rosie the lab - she was sweet and biddable. Harry is a
completely different character, partly the breed and partly because he's a boy. But he loves his mummy more than
any dog we've ever had.
As for the marking - Harry tried it
once. I said 'NO' in a sharp voice - and he never did it again (that was over a year ago).
Oh, good luck in your decision - I really don't envy you!! + congratulations on your soon-to-be-new-baby-boy-or-girl!!!
Sally + Harry x