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When determining whether a male or female dog is a
better pet there are some questions you will need to answer, concerning
what exactly you want in a pet. For instance, when considering
character and personality, the gender of a dog does not really matter.
This type of decision depends upon how a puppy behaves and acts towards
people while still in its litter.
On the other hand, if you are
searching for an overall better pet and want to know the difference in
male and female, you will factor in other aspects of the breed, such as
the level of care, temperament and size.
Selecting a Female Dog
Normally a female dog is warmer in
temperament and smaller. Keep in mind however; some male dogs that are
affectionate animals. For home with small children, many dog breeders
and trainers recommend having a female dog. It seems that the maternal
instincts of a female dog causes them to be the friendly ideal in a
house with children, however many males are also protective of children
in a household.
If you find concern in a female dogs’
cycle of heat, do not let this hinder you from selecting a female. To
solve this problem ideally, you should have a female dog spayed. This
will eliminate any bleeding and any unwanted puppies in the future.
Keep in mind, that there are female dogs that are just as challenging,
if not more, as any male dog when it comes to behavior.
Selecting a Male Dog
Sometimes caring for a male dog can be
trickier than caring for females. Male dogs are quite clever when
disappearing when there is a female in heat nearby. Not only does this
create problems for you, but also it is dangerous for the dog. Since so
many male dogs injure themselves or even, die while attempting to get
away and search for a female in heat. It makes practical sense to
neuter a male since fights with other dogs and oncoming traffic may
otherwise kill them.
Male dogs are territorial of their
space, whether it is inside or outside the house, this can be anything
from a female dog to his bathroom area. Males can become very
aggressive when he feels his space is being invaded by other dogs and
is always willing to put up a fight to keep his territorial space.
Territorial urination by lifting its
leg up as high as possible while urinating is another male dog habit.
Normally, this behavior is no problem, unless this territorial
urination happens inside the home.
Keep in mind that a male dog tends to
have an abundance of energy and loves to play. Males are more active
while having better endurance than that of a female dog. Perhaps this
is the reason male dogs are favored more for jobs in law enforcement.
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