Should You Buy a Male or Female Dog When Looking for a New Pet?

When looking for a new dog one of the most important aspects that is rarely taken into consideration is whether to get yourself a male or a female. Most people who embark upon the search for a new pet of the canine kind tend to consider such things as breed, whether to buy a little dog or a big dog, whether the dog is a digger, chewer or barker, and, of course, the cuteness quotient. All of these factors are important when considering what kind of puppy or grown dog to adopt, but it is a mistake to overlook the differences associated with gender.

Male dogs, like male human beings, have a tendency toward acting like a macho jerkhead on occasion. That is to say that, on average, dogs-as opposed to bitches, for the sake of clarity from here on-are usually more outgoing and a little bit harder to train. On the upside, dogs are more likely to respond to training commands more easily than bitches. Another positive on the side of the males is that, unlike females, they don't go into heat twice a year. Female dogs in heat require special care, especially if you have not had them spayed. And if you live in a neighborhood in which there are plenty of other Fidos and Rovers then you buying yourself a female is a guarantee of receiving unwanted attention and visitations from any male dogs who happen to be wandering unleashed through your streets. Of course, there is a flip side here as well, since bitches in heat attract male dogs. Therefore, if you buy a male puppy and there are some sweet hairy honeys in heat in your neighborhood, then you'll have to keep a short leash on your Bob Barker.