Need help choosing between two rescue puppies

[RubyTuesday]

I agree with Carmen. Carefully assess both pups before deciding. There don't seem to be any solid reasons for labeling the female 'shy'. My guy is outgoing, opinionated & usually moving. When he was a pup my daughter's friends were impressed with what a 'chill dude' he was. Of course they were comparing him to my daughter's rather weak nerved spazzin bitch. Even as a babe he was calmer, more focused & had better self restraint than her young adult bitch.

IF there's any real possibility of SSA then definitely opt for a male. Not all GS are SSA & it does seem to follow lines. Unfortunately, with a rescue, you don't have that sort of info available.

There's no predicting a 'runts' size, particularly from unknown parentage. My daughter's female muttchkin was the runt. She's remained diminutive but she's sound, athletic, loving & healthy.