Why same sex???

GSDBESTK9 · 02-28-2011, 01:51 PM

We decided to repeat our C litter vom Zioner Berg (Tara x Dorian). Well, we've already been contacted by 3 of the C litter puppy owners wanting a 2nd pup out of these 2. Two of the buyers got females from the first litter and now want another female.

Whatever happened to the male/female is better???? Do pet people like females better? Are they afraid to own a male?

I had a guy recently contact me for a pup as well insisting on a female because that is what he has always had and they are smarter, more loving, etc. etc.

I know females "can, for the most part" (not my Gala

) be easier to handle but they are not as fogiving as males can be. And I disagree on the more loving part.

My boys are way more loving than "the general" Miss Gala.

LaRen616 · 02-28-2011, 01:57 PM

I definitly prefer males. I could have all males and be perfectly happy but I dont want to risk it so my next puppy will be a female.

The males I have lived with tend to be silly, sweet, cuddle bugs, loving, immature, smart, fast learners and super easy to train.

JustMeLeslie · 02-28-2011, 02:04 PM

After having all males for quite a few yrs. I am now leaning heavily on only females here. I am just tired of the immaturity and territorial marking. I hate to say it, but the males seem more needier to me. The next dog(s) I bring into my life will be females

GSDBESTK9 · 02-28-2011, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by LaRen616

I definitly prefer males. I could have all males and be perfectly happy but I dont want to risk it so my next puppy will be a female.

The males I have lived with tend to be silly, sweet, cuddle bugs, loving, immature, smart, fast learners and super easy to train.

As long as they are all neutered and not overly dominant, males can live together. We've had as many as 4 together, mind you 2 were intact but one was a senior and the other one was still young. I would never, however, try to have that many females leaving together, spayed or not.

They don't call them bitches for nothing.

Stosh · 02-28-2011, 02:14 PM

I also think the males are more affectionate- I know Stosh is. He's a lot calmer than the females we've had.

Rerun · 02-28-2011, 02:14 PM

I like both genders for different reasons....have never had a problem with marking or fighting with my males, though I have had issues with one female (Akira) who is very same sex aggressive.

Generally speaking, I prefer males, but I love females as well. I wouldn't trade my girls for the world. I wouldn't rule out a good dog based on gender.

GSDAlphaMom · 02-28-2011, 02:15 PM

I'm with you Leslie. I have one male and 3 females and will probably always own one male but they are so needy and not nearly as intelligent, the more girls I own the more I don't care for the males....I use to be totally on the male bandwagon (I've been doing this for 30 yrs) but hands down females are the way to go IMO.

LaRen616 · 02-28-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GSDBESTK9

As long as they are all neutered and not overly dominant, males can live together. We've had as many as 4 together, mind you 2 were intact but one was a senior and the other one was still young.

Oh, I know. For a couple of weeks we had 3 males in the house and everyone got along great. Only one was neutered at the time, but now all 3 are neutered.

I was fine having multiple males but I want there to be less of a chance if they fight, so I feel it is best to go with male/female. Besides, it would be nice to have a more serious, more mature and less clingy pup.

**JakodaCD OA** · 02-28-2011, 02:21 PM

Have they met Duncan? Maybe he's scared them off LMBO!

ok I'd want a male,,I just don't like having multiple females (tho I have two, but they compliment each other very well and aren't the same breed),,,

I would rather have multiple males than multiple females...just me...Maybe the ones who are 'repeaters' and want another female have never had a male?? Some think all those males do are "mark", territorial, yada yada,,

GSDBESTK9 · 02-28-2011, 02:22 PM

From my experience, when 2 of our males have gotten into it for a toy, female in heat, food, whatever the reason. Once they shake it off, they get over it and they are friends again. Females....

Once they have the first fight, they will be soul enemies forever!!!

02-28-2011, 01:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
GSDBESTK9 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 28,438	Why same sex??? We decided to repeat our C litter vom Zioner Berg (Tara x Dorian). Well, we've already been contacted by 3 of the C litter puppy owners wanting a 2nd pup out of these 2. Two of the buyers got females from the first litter and now want another female. Whatever happened to the male/female is better???? Do pet people like females better? Are they afraid to own a male? I had a guy recently contact me for a pup as well insisting on a female because that is what he has always had and they are smarter, more loving, etc. etc. I know females "can, for the most part" (not my Gala ) be easier to handle but they are not as fogiving as males can be. And I disagree on the more loving part. My boys are way more loving than "the general" Miss Gala. __________________ Carolina Johnson http://www.johnsonhaus.com http://www.carolinak9photography.com

02-28-2011, 01:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
LaRen616 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 10,582	I definitly prefer males. I could have all males and be perfectly happy but I dont want to risk it so my next puppy will be a female. The males I have lived with tend to be silly, sweet, cuddle bugs, loving, immature, smart, fast learners and super easy to train. __________________ ~ Sinister 3 yr old black male GSD 3.11.09 ~ Malice 9 mth old black female GSD 6.19.11 Cats: Chaos, Monster, Wicked

02-28-2011, 02:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
JustMeLeslie Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,116	After having all males for quite a few yrs. I am now leaning heavily on only females here. I am just tired of the immaturity and territorial marking. I hate to say it, but the males seem more needier to me. The next dog(s) I bring into my life will be females __________________ Jamie Lee~blk GSD~6/24/10 Lola~mastiff mix~2/10/08 Samson~minpin~1/29/06 Grover~terrier mix~1/28/11 Victor~GSD~(RIP) Last edited by JustMeLeslie; 02-28-2011 at 02:08 PM.

02-28-2011, 02:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 14,237	Have they met Duncan? Maybe he's scared them off LMBO! ok I'd want a male,,I just don't like having multiple females (tho I have two, but they compliment each other very well and aren't the same breed),,, I would rather have multiple males than multiple females...just me...Maybe the ones who are 'repeaters' and want another female have never had a male?? Some think all those males do are "mark", territorial, yada yada,, __________________ Diane Danger Danger vom Kleinen Hain aka Masi "Angel" Jakoda's Bewitchen Sami CD OA OAJ OAC NGC OJC RS-O GS-N JS-O TT HIC CGC "Angel" Steinwald's Four x Four CGC HIC TT Harmonyhill's Hy Jynx NA NAJ NAC NJC RS-N JS-N HIC Jakoda's Jagged Edge

02-28-2011, 02:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
GSDBESTK9 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 28,438	From my experience, when 2 of our males have gotten into it for a toy, female in heat, food, whatever the reason. Once they shake it off, they get over it and they are friends again. Females.... Once they have the first fight, they will be soul enemies forever!!! __________________ Carolina Johnson http://www.johnsonhaus.com http://www.carolinak9photography.com

02-28-2011, 02:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	I also think the males are more affectionate- I know Stosh is. He's a lot calmer than the females we've had.

02-28-2011, 02:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rerun Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,608	I like both genders for different reasons....have never had a problem with marking or fighting with my males, though I have had issues with one female (Akira) who is very same sex aggressive. Generally speaking, I prefer males, but I love females as well. I wouldn't trade my girls for the world. I wouldn't rule out a good dog based on gender.

02-28-2011, 02:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
GSDAlphaMom Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,227	I'm with you Leslie. I have one male and 3 females and will probably always own one male but they are so needy and not nearly as intelligent, the more girls I own the more I don't care for the males....I use to be totally on the male bandwagon (I've been doing this for 30 yrs) but hands down females are the way to go IMO.

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