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Hi, I personally would always have a bitch. I just can't stand a dog putting his leg up and peeing on everything. Plus they love to hump your leg or anything, yuk.......typical males really. A bitch is lovely, even though spaying (highly recommended) is more expensive.
However, if you were talking about cats, I would prefer a tom cat. All my toms were very loyal and more devoted than any queen.
However, if you were talking about cats, I would prefer a tom cat. All my toms were very loyal and more devoted than any queen.
And children can be temperamental around bitches LOL
Fact is, it's a personal matter, as the two posts above show. Me, I'd go for a bitch , on balance. I'd take generalisations about dogs with children with a pinch of salt.
There's often a bigger difference between the temperaments of two dogs or two bitches of the same breed than between the two sexes generally; one dog, or one bitch, may tolerate children better than another and be different in other ways, too.
The difference in temperament and character between breeds accounts for more than the sex does.That's the place to start.You need to know what the breed is like first.
That said, and generalising, bitches tend to be more sloppy, more openly affectionate, than dogs. Dogs of the same breed tend to be a bit more distant. Dogs are more inclined to wander whereas bitches are home bodies , except when they're in season.Then you can lose one for quite a while,if you are not careful. Then they are out following their instincts: they may bring home more embryonic dogs than they you had before! Dogs don't do that: they leave the products with some other owner ! The other side of that coin is that a dog that gets the scent of a bitch is a pain to have around. All dogs urine - mark territory far more than bitches.That can be a problem: he'll mark anywhere he gets the scent of any dog,including when visiting.He's more likely than a bitch to stop at every lamp post and anywhere else where another dog has been (and then mark the spot, too)
Dogs have a stronger smell than bitches (which may not matter if you bathe them a lot)
They are more likely than bitches to get themselves into fights.
That's about it.
Fact is, it's a personal matter, as the two posts above show. Me, I'd go for a bitch , on balance. I'd take generalisations about dogs with children with a pinch of salt.
There's often a bigger difference between the temperaments of two dogs or two bitches of the same breed than between the two sexes generally; one dog, or one bitch, may tolerate children better than another and be different in other ways, too.
The difference in temperament and character between breeds accounts for more than the sex does.That's the place to start.You need to know what the breed is like first.
That said, and generalising, bitches tend to be more sloppy, more openly affectionate, than dogs. Dogs of the same breed tend to be a bit more distant. Dogs are more inclined to wander whereas bitches are home bodies , except when they're in season.Then you can lose one for quite a while,if you are not careful. Then they are out following their instincts: they may bring home more embryonic dogs than they you had before! Dogs don't do that: they leave the products with some other owner ! The other side of that coin is that a dog that gets the scent of a bitch is a pain to have around. All dogs urine - mark territory far more than bitches.That can be a problem: he'll mark anywhere he gets the scent of any dog,including when visiting.He's more likely than a bitch to stop at every lamp post and anywhere else where another dog has been (and then mark the spot, too)
Dogs have a stronger smell than bitches (which may not matter if you bathe them a lot)
They are more likely than bitches to get themselves into fights.
That's about it.
Why not take the neutral view and have a male but get it castrated - no wandering, going after bitches, and far less chance of lifting their leg or humping yours. I personally find dogs have less of a 'side' to them than bitches, they tend to be more easy going whereas bitches are devious, manipulating creatures - rather like humans really!
What a comprehensive and informative answer fredpuli has given. I agree that it depends on the dog rather than the sex of the dog - otherwise opinions are generalisations.
That said, I have had 2 males and 2 females which have mostly all fallen into their stereotypical roles (although my current dog is a female and is still a pup so she hasn't developed her full personality/characteristics yet). However, the lads were just that - jack the lads! They headed off looking for love whenever the notion took them. They were more daring, adventurous and spirited, brave and protective to family. The ladies were more homely. They preferred physical contact/ cuddles, company of human friends and a quiet environment.
Not sure if this has helped but if you are about to get a dog then nomatter which sex you get, it will be a great journey for you. I am really enjoying seeing how my little lady is learning and growing up. She will develop her own personality and I look forward to seeing her through to her old age.
Good luck
Shivvy
PS - My dogs have all been rescue dogs and most have had pretty dubious 'pedigree origins'! I know that some people have expectations of their dogs based on their breeds (which I don't really agree with) but it is nice not knowing which breed traits will come through to produce the finished article!
That said, I have had 2 males and 2 females which have mostly all fallen into their stereotypical roles (although my current dog is a female and is still a pup so she hasn't developed her full personality/characteristics yet). However, the lads were just that - jack the lads! They headed off looking for love whenever the notion took them. They were more daring, adventurous and spirited, brave and protective to family. The ladies were more homely. They preferred physical contact/ cuddles, company of human friends and a quiet environment.
Not sure if this has helped but if you are about to get a dog then nomatter which sex you get, it will be a great journey for you. I am really enjoying seeing how my little lady is learning and growing up. She will develop her own personality and I look forward to seeing her through to her old age.
Good luck
Shivvy
PS - My dogs have all been rescue dogs and most have had pretty dubious 'pedigree origins'! I know that some people have expectations of their dogs based on their breeds (which I don't really agree with) but it is nice not knowing which breed traits will come through to produce the finished article!
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