female or male help me decide....

A female dog may arguably have a better temperament overall, but a male dog will be less expensive to sterilize if you were looking to do this. Even if you didn't want to desex your dog, you won't ever have to worry about puppies with a male dog either! lol.

I have had both male and female dogs in my lifetime. I don't see a difference. Its the way the owner trains them that makes their personality and temperment. All the dogs that I ever had were always very gentle and loveable. No matter if the dog was male or female I always had them neutered.

hi, as you are a guy then you should keep a female dog. female dog is just like a female human, she will have a sweet thing with you... i mean she will more involve with you. well, i like them all as long as they are cute tho

Hi Dan! That is a tough question. Both are great. Only problem you could have is with a female. She gets her problem, and male dogs get her pregnant. If you don't want that kind of hassle, then I would suggest a male dog. But, if you are the caring kind, a female would be great too. Maybe you should keep two, a female and a male??? Take care. Have a nice day!

First whatever you have should be desexed to prevent breeding. Millions of healthy animals are put to sleep every year due to lack of homes. I know spaying and neutering is expensive, but it's a one time expense and part of responsible pet ownership. I prefer females because they don't have a need to mark everything by lifting their leg. The marking behavior is really annoying.

Well for me it's better if keep a male dog...because if you'll keep a female dog in time she'll deliver puppies too and that'll be your problem again..male dog is better because they are good house guards and they are more attentive and cuddly..

I have always like a male dog, yet I have owned female dogs also. I found the females to be more intelligent and learned things like walking on a lead a lot faster than the males. But of course you have to watch them at certain times and keep them indoors, away from male dogs if you don't want them to have puppies. If you do want them to have puppies, perhaps for selling, then this is one thing you can do with a female dog that you can't do with a male dog. Male dogs like to rule the household and have to be taught that they are not the "leader of the pack". Good luck with your choice.. - Derek

If you already have one female that is not fixed then i would say another female would be good. I personally do not like male dogs in the house. Having unfixed animals would be hard keeping the male and female separate. I Have 3 manx cats (no tails) i let Miss Kity have kittens and kept 2 kittens that also didnt have tails. One male and one female. I fixed the male so i dont have to worry about inbreeding. He also doesnt have the skunky urine.

I would rather have a male & then u don't have to worry about other babies.

this really isn't a choice. 1st pick the puppy that u like the most in the litter, and the 1 that likes u the same way. People will pick alot of this and that but in the end it really is how much u will give to each other.. I had to do the same thing,we chose a female puppy that luvs us both so much and we luv her.. We have Bouviers... REMEMBER ALWAYS LUV YOUR DOG/ PET THEY WILL ALWAYS LUV U

I think female dogs tend to be more protective of their owner. They are also more docile and don't hike up their legs and pee on stuff all the time. I like older male dogs, but when it comes to puppies that are going to grow up around you female dogs are better. It was a female dog that helped me get over my childhood fear of dogs, though. So, I could be a little biased.

I suggest you to choose the male HelScream... I can't describe you about the disadvantages and advantages of that. What i know is, if you choose the female, well i guess she will delivered 6 cute little puppies again someday. Looks like you have to choose again whats to keep if thats happen.

On the boys more difficult to walk,they should be sure to "mark" territory. Do girls every year, critical days, and they besmirch the house.

Oh. it's very cute to see 6 puppies just have been borned, sure you can't keep them all, but even if you are trying to keep one in the house. First one must think if you are able to keep him, if you are ready to feed him, cleaning and one must keep in mind that a dog is not just a soft toy, you have to take him out for a walk at least 45minutes a day. So if you are able to take care of him. Why not. Good day friend.

If that was me I like to keep the female but it's what's you like I prefre I find that a male is O.K.as well it's what one you like and feel better with. cd

I have always been told that a female dog is the best to have around because it will protect its home better and is less likely to attempt to run off. A male dog is more likely to smell a female in heat from a far and try to find her, thus; not always protecting his home as he should. On the other hand, if you have a male dog, he can't have puppies. I guess the best advice I can give you it to not worry so much about gender as you do which puppy that you seem to connect with the most. If there is one in particular that you seem to always want to hold or show attention over the others, choose that one reguardless of its gender.

I am a woman, I select a male dog as my pet, I chose a male dog just because I think a male dog is easier to train, I don't have proofs but it is only what I believe in. I talked with a friend just few days ago, she told me a female dog obeys her owner more than a male dog does, and she said that as she has had so many dogs before. If you want a dog who cares about you and follows you every steps, I think a female dog is good to consider. I don't know if a male dog is suitable for you, my male pug is so lovely and think I chose it right.

can't you just keep them all?aww..if it's me I'll choose the male dog.I am a girl,and I think a male dog will be more protective of me than a female dog.I don't say a female dog is not protective,but with them you have to worry a lot especially if you don't want to have more puppies.speaking of that can I have a puppy?

Okay, since your female dog has offspring I have to assume you have a male dog too. Correct me if i'm wrong. If you have a male dog already - the father of those puppies, and you keep a male puppy, once it grows they'll compete for power and territory, you'll have a huge headache trying to keep them from fighting coz they're both male, unless you castrate both of them. If you'll keep another female puppy, the mom and the puppy will both reproduce in less than a year that means your mother will be obliged to give away more puppies than usual. Its alot expensive too, coz the maintenance of food for there are more mouths to feed by then. Option A for me is best if you're going to castrate both male so reproduction will be avoided. This is just me of course.

It's just depend on you how to see the advantage and disadvantage.if you keep female one, you may face the same question like now, it may have more and more puppies in future. If you don't mind, you will keep female dog, I always feel that they are very sweet.