Male or Female

[Sookie]

I have 3 girls and 1 boy. The one girl, Matilda, is the most lovable dog on the face of the Earth. All she wants is to be held and loved. Kalina is the exact opposite. She's loving, but you have to catch her first. All she wants to do is play. The two puppies, one of each sex, are not really lovable right now. But if I had to pick one that is more lovable it would be the girl. Which doesn't mean that the boy hasn't stolen my heart, because he has. So, IMO you can't go wrong. Go with your heart. Good luck.

[blynne]

Originally Posted by zenzele

I have both, my female is loving while my male is loving and more clinging. I heard that males tend to be more attached to you which seems to be true with my two.

This is most definitely the case in my house. My girls are more my husband's dogs. Don't get me wrong, they love me but they love him more. Now my boys, OMG they are two of the biggest Mama's boys I have ever seen. I can't leave the room without the two of them going insane with panic.

[Nancy1999]

We got Joey neutered around 7 months, and so we have no issues with marking, he does lift his leg, but he has a great aim. The grooming clip can help with this if you have the groomer cut a "pee string." Joey's a real mama's boy, and after having two sons, I wanted one that would stay mine! I've heard that, in general, females tend to be moodier than males, but there are great individual differences too. The vendors here, make incredible girls dresses, and that's the only time I wish Joey was a girl, but you can find lots of boys clothes too, sweaters, and hoodies look great on boys.

[Reinell]

Originally Posted by kat618

Cooper was 2 in July and the male dogs in general we have had have always been more loving, wanting to be with you etc. So when we went to pick him out we were leaning towards a boy but not 100% decided, but when we got there he picked us out.....was meant to be. He is ALL boy, drives you nuts wanting to play ball all day etc, but man that guy can love! He is so loving.

We just got a baby girl a few weeks ago, she is his real sister (same mom/same dad) and I wanted a girl so bad to dress her up, she has been a LOT easier as a puppy, entertains herself more, ok in her play pen when she is tired, enjoys us completely but ok with alone time. She is just a little more calmer, still playful but could still be a little early to tell since she is still a baby.

My brother has a boy and girl, and the girl is very nippy, and only wants love when she wants it.....his boy is very loving and will come up to you all the time just to get loving.

Love this post!! I feel the same way and have the same plan. My dog Rocky's mom and dad are expecting another litter soon (she's pregnant now) and I can't wait to have Rocky have his own sister!!

Weird question though -- do you think dogs know/can smell if they are related to another dog? I am thinking this may make a difference in him accepting her.