Which Gender Makes A Better Pet?

Article Title: Which Gender Makes A Better Pet?
Author: Joann Henry

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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