Males VS. Females
- Male or Female, Which is Right for Me?
- Traditionally people
However, choosing by gender alone is not making a well informed choice and
the information below was created to assist you with a well educated and best
intentioned decision. Pets are chosen for many different reasons and to fit
into many different types of lifestyles. Take a minute and think about the
reason you want a new pet. Is it to have companionship? To add another pet
to your family?
Deciding this factor before you start looking for a new member of the family is
an important step and one that you should take your time with. The
descriptions below will help you along and help you learn a little about males
versus females and the traditional temperament, attitude and generalizations
each gender has. Make sure you choose wisely, so you and your new pup are
a perfect fit for each other!
Female Puppies and Dogs
a myth and antiquated information that has been integrated into our society.
In wolf packs, female dogs are usually the alpha dogs, or leaders of the pack.
Many times dog fights are between two females, vying for the top position.
They can display moodiness, aloofness and independence. Female urine as
compared to male urine contains more ammonia, which can burn lawns and
has a more pungent odor. They can also tend to submissive urination when
excited, even when spayed. Females tend to ask for affection when they
require it and then generally go about their day, they simply are not very
‘needy’. This is not to say that all females will act in this manner, many female
dogs are submissive and very loving and fit into a family quite nicely. Females
can take to training easier and they can display a more patient nature during
the process. However, the fact remains that a female dog can be more
independent, it is her nature. If you choose a female, be prepared to become
her unequivocal leader, so she can relax and not worry about being the leader
of your pack!
If your choice is a female puppy, in order to create the most loving and
healthy pet, please spay her before her first heat, usually around six months.
Letting your dog come in and out of heat without breeding starts a negative
cycle of elevated hormones that can cause her to become moody and crabby.
Also, it is a scientific fact that females spayed before their first heat have a
dramatically reduced chance of developing gender related cancers. This will
also serve to keep her from experiencing hormonal imbalances and
associated bleeding. If a happy pet is what you seek or a companion animal,
please take this advice to heart. It will pay off immediately!
Male Puppies and Dogs
portrayed as hard to train, constantly marking their territory by hiking their
leg, humping anything and instigating dog fights. THIS IS NOT TRUE. Males
that are neutered early in life, (six months or less) make the best pet for a
family with young children or older adults. They are more committed to the
family, they are easier to potty train and seek out love and attention.
The number one biggest mistake of male dog owners is not neutering their
pet. Experience has shown that men are the most adverse to neutering their
pets, for obvious reasons. If you are not going to breed your dog regularly,
he needs to be NEUTERED or he will be in constant torture! If you do breed
your dog regularly he will mark his territory, he will hump anything and he will
be more excitable than a neutered male dog.
- Why are un-neutered and neutered male dogs so different?
humans we can distinguish very few smells. Humans operate on visual,
hearing and smelling in that order. Dogs are born with their nose working
first, then their eyes opening and then their ears opening. Nose, eyes, ears.
For example, humans can smell hamburgers grilling on a BBQ. The same
experience for a dog involves smelling the bread, the condiments, the
hamburger, the pickle, the tomato, the chips….every single ingredient of that
burger! That is why dog are employed for drug sniffing, bomb searching and
they even have dogs that that have been trained to sniff for changes in
humans and detect cancer cells!
Now, imagine you have a male dog, about one year old. This dog has not
been neutered and has large amounts of testosterone running through his
system and a female dog in heat is nearby. Can you imagine the frustration
and excitement created for this dog with no outlet for him to pursue? This
dog can then be labeled, aggressive, un-trainable and excitable (and yes he
will mark his territory) when his reaction is simply nature taking its course. As
you can see, taking action with a male puppy early and having him neutered is
in everyone’s best interest. It will make him a calm and in better control of
himself and you will be a much happier owner.
Please consider a male puppy, they make really great and loyal pets. If you do
choose one, please get him neutered right away. He will thank you for giving
him a life of peace and calmness!
lifestyle and energy level. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are laid back, happy
by nature, eager to please and make fantastic family and companion pets.
They have a wonderful temperament, they are easily trained and always ready
to play! Cavaliers were developed as lap dogs for royalty and they naturally
are loyal and love to be spoiled! As a breed, one could not find a better choice
for a well rounded family pet.
