Debate- Male or female dogs

October 1, 2009

For some, gender is a major factor in the process of selecting a new dog (or any pet). Differences in gender are not always distinct, but they are certainly there. Gender differences might be heightened or lessened depending on the breed type.

Males (generally)-

  • Have more obvious male parts
  • May mark territory both inside and out
  • May pee several times before they are empty
  • Can be territorial (aggressive)
  • Hump other animals, people and inanimate objects
  • Are larger

Females (generally)-

  • Have discreet female parts
  • Usually pee once to empty
  • Are smaller

My bias is a bit obvious based on my lists. What would you add? Leave comments and I will update the list.

So, what do you prefer. Male or female?

For me, its got to be female! I’ll admit it. When I was younger, we had both male and female dogs. My parents had a hard time explaining the boy parts to my two sisters and me (“Mommy, what’s that red thing?”). Besides that, the marking and humping are two of my biggest pet peeves. Female dogs will mark and hump on occasion, but only some females and not very often. I’ve met some very sweet males, I’ve also met a lot of brutes. Females have me sold.

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