I've had both male and female dogs. I prefer male dogs, but that's probably because I'm a woman. I've noticed (among my friends & relatives) that the gender of dog you prefer depends on your gender. Many, but not all, of my female friends prefer male dogs. I suppose they feel more protected with a male dog, which is not rational at all. I prefer male dogs because whenever I've had a female, the female dog attempts to dominate me. The males, once I show them I'm the alpha member of this pack, are submissive and have never tried to assert their dominance. My brother prefers female dogs, but he can't give me a solid reason. So I'm not sure why many of the guys I know prefer females. Even my husband prefers female dogs. |