The Advantages of Male or Female Dogs

The differences in male and female canines can be highly dependent on the breed. When selecting a pet, it is essential to research the specific breed you are interested in and learn the behaviors likely to occur with each gender. Just like human beings, personalities between one male and another, or one female and another, in a breed may differ quite markedly. Learning as much as you can about the personality of the specific canine you would like to take home is the best method to know if it is a good match for your household.

  1. Aggressiveness

    • Male canines can be more difficult to train than females because they are instinctively prone to guarding territory and alpha behavior. They are likely to be more aggressive when encountering other dogs. This could cause trouble during walks or if a friend wishes to bring her dog over to your house. Yet both males and females can be affronted by the introduction of a new canine into the house, especially on a permanent basis. Females are generally more passive and less resistant to training.

    Personality Tendencies

    • Males tend to have more consistent personalities, while females may show shifts in mood and behavior. This can evolve subtle expressive behaviors such as sulking. The difference is mainly in the degree of expression. Males can be remarkably expressive of guilt, eagerness, joy and resentment, but are more prone to physical play, such as fetching, tug of war with a rope toy or running around the yard.

    Sexuality

    • Both males and females can exhibit embarrassing sexual behavior. Non-neutered dogs can exhibit attraction towards visitor's legs while females in heat will actively pursue males. An important decision as an owner is whether to neuter or spay your canine. For the males, if done young, it will cause them to exhibit mellower behaviors, while for the females it will prevent the possibility of puppies.

    Health

    • Males are on average larger than females, which may be a consideration in living space. There are also noted lifespan differences between male and female canines. Females tend to live one to two more years than males. Neutering males may extend their lifespan by lowering the amount of frustration and stress in their lives. Exercise and play will lead to the longest life for your canine regardless of gender.