Which GSD do you feel is more affectionate, males or females? - Page 2

Argus · 11-05-2012, 11:55 AM

In our house our female is much more affectionate than our male.

Okie2 · 11-05-2012, 08:12 PM

I've had seven GSD's all male except for our current young lady. The female, at least Maggie, has been the most affectionate.

Actually, she had us--my wife and me--worried that she may be too affectionate, and not showing normal ...stand back to be introduced..attitude that our other males had shown. She on the other hand would greet everyone with, tail wagging sign excepting total strangers. However, since she has grown older...currently 3...she is more reserved with strangers.

Ruai Kennels · 11-06-2012, 12:04 AM

I find males a bit more affectionate.
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KatsMuse · 11-08-2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by KatsMuse

Can't vote either ... I have had both and it just depends on the dog, not the sex of the dog.
Kat

I missed out on the edit time first go around...wanted to add that currently we have 2 females.

One is independent and rather ' aloof'. She's friendly enough but not a love bug, per say. You can love on her for a few minutes then, she'll go off by herself when she's had enough.

The other is a true love bug...has to touch all the time, likes being close.
She will sleep with you, on a pillow if you let her. She wants to be in your lap all of time and I'll never be able to go shower alone again ... a true 'Velcro' dog.

...but, I still don't think it has to do with the SEX of the dog.

FirstTimeGSD · 11-08-2012, 05:25 PM

I also think it has to do with the gender of the person. We always grew up with females in the house (not GSDs, just mixes) and they were always more affectionate with me and my dad but still protective of the girls, but now that I have a boy...he definitely sleeps more on GFs side of the bed than mine

EJQ · 11-09-2012, 10:26 AM

Sorry - I didn't vote - I think it depends upon the dog. That being said - I've seen very few GSDs that are not affectionate.

Gharrissc · 11-10-2012, 07:12 PM

I've had both sexes who have been equally affectionate.

Chihiro · 12-01-2012, 05:32 AM

I have always liked males more, usually with any kind of animal.

Stosh · 12-01-2012, 08:15 AM

Our male is far more affectionate than the females we've had. But given the results of the poll, it looks like it depends on the dog rather than the gender.

**Cassidy's Mom** · 12-01-2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by pets4life

neither

id say labs

You've never had an affectionate GSD? How sad, I'd hate that.

View Poll Results: Which GSD do you feel is more affectionate, males or females?
Male GSD's are more affectionate.	35	58.33%
Female GSD's are more affectionate.	25	41.67%
Voters: 60. You may not vote on this poll

11-09-2012, 10:26 AM	#16 (permalink)
EJQ Knighted Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: New York State Capital Region Posts: 2,407	Sorry - I didn't vote - I think it depends upon the dog. That being said - I've seen very few GSDs that are not affectionate. __________________ ARABELLE vom Garringer CGC, TDI BRYNNA vom Garringer AKC STAR PUPPY, CGC, TDI AHREN vom Garringer (crossed over December 30, 2011) B'ELANNA vom FlaglerHaus CGC, SAR (crossed over March 4, 2011) MISSY (crossed) MERCEDES (crossed) DION (crossed)

11-05-2012, 11:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
Argus New Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 22	In our house our female is much more affectionate than our male.

11-05-2012, 08:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
Okie2 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hurst, Texas Posts: 170	I've had seven GSD's all male except for our current young lady. The female, at least Maggie, has been the most affectionate. Actually, she had us--my wife and me--worried that she may be too affectionate, and not showing normal ...stand back to be introduced..attitude that our other males had shown. She on the other hand would greet everyone with, tail wagging sign excepting total strangers. However, since she has grown older...currently 3...she is more reserved with strangers.

11-06-2012, 12:04 AM	#13 (permalink)
Ruai Kennels New Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Nairobi, Kenya. Posts: 1	I find males a bit more affectionate. [URL="http://www.ruaikennels.kbo.co.ke"]

11-08-2012, 05:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
FirstTimeGSD Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 141	I also think it has to do with the gender of the person. We always grew up with females in the house (not GSDs, just mixes) and they were always more affectionate with me and my dad but still protective of the girls, but now that I have a boy...he definitely sleeps more on GFs side of the bed than mine

11-10-2012, 07:12 PM	#17 (permalink)
Gharrissc Knighted Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,805	I've had both sexes who have been equally affectionate.

12-01-2012, 05:32 AM	#18 (permalink)
Chihiro New Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 4	I have always liked males more, usually with any kind of animal.

12-01-2012, 08:15 AM	#19 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 9,304	Our male is far more affectionate than the females we've had. But given the results of the poll, it looks like it depends on the dog rather than the gender.

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