I really haven't found a difference in boys of girls as far as temperament. Size yes, boys naturally being bigger. Health, girls having a cycle and boys spraying.
We decided on our first two by temperament, both were very laid back and just wanted to lay in your lap, not a high drive. They both ended up being the opposite sex. Then our 3rd was 5yo when we adopted him. He to was sweet and laid back. Just what we wanted.
I don't know why DH choose a girl for our 4th. But I choose a male because I wanted big! I looked at his features, his snout was a little longer than his brothers but the head was just as square. He wasn't as laid back as our previous GS but I want to work sport with him and wanted a dog with just a little drive. He was very calm in my arms as was his brother but when with his siblings you could see who sat away from the others and who was really playful.
I think it is easier to pick when you see them and talk with the breeder. Also knowing what you want a pup for. Is it going to be just a house pet or are you wanting to go out and play, IE agility or fly ball, ect.
We decided on our first two by temperament, both were very laid back and just wanted to lay in your lap, not a high drive. They both ended up being the opposite sex. Then our 3rd was 5yo when we adopted him. He to was sweet and laid back. Just what we wanted.
I don't know why DH choose a girl for our 4th. But I choose a male because I wanted big! I looked at his features, his snout was a little longer than his brothers but the head was just as square. He wasn't as laid back as our previous GS but I want to work sport with him and wanted a dog with just a little drive. He was very calm in my arms as was his brother but when with his siblings you could see who sat away from the others and who was really playful.
I think it is easier to pick when you see them and talk with the breeder. Also knowing what you want a pup for. Is it going to be just a house pet or are you wanting to go out and play, IE agility or fly ball, ect.