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Male's I love them and if neutered they can get along famously with each other their whole lives. Only stud dogs can get touchy with each other although I have some of those that can be with each other all the time, unless a female is in season. . Fifty years ago when females were not routinely spayed, males were considered more desirable. Few families wanted females......"all those male dogs hanging around twice a year"! etc. Then Spaying became routine, and now most people think a female is the better choice. Actually, both make equally satisfactory pets. A neutered male does not "mark" inside or out if he is neutered at the appropriate age, nor does he exhibit other undesirable characteristics many associate with male dogs. Many breeders feel the male is more affectionate and more attuned to you. Many females tend to be a bit more independent. Most breeders will expect you to spay or neuter your pet , both as a preventive health procedure and to prevent future breeding so in effect the become rather sexless in habits. . Which Puppy When you find a breeder you respect, spend time discussing your family and your lifestyle, and then trust your breeder to pick a puppy for you. The breeder has spent weeks or months with the puppies and knows their personality and temperament. The reputable breeder wants you to have the puppy that best suits you, and with which you will be happy. If you aren't happy the breeder knows the puppy won't be happy, either. (Most reputable breeders require unwanted puppies be returned to them.) . Most breeders do not sell puppies younger than 10 weeks of age, and many will not sell a puppy under 12 weeks. or even older, depending on the new owner's living arrangements and lifestyle. If your breeder suggests that an older puppy or even a young adult would be better for you, keep an open mind and consider the possibility. People who are away from home for eight hours or more a day are not ideally suited to raising a very young puppy. Breeders sometimes have puppies that are older.....six, eight, or tem months. These have often been reserved by the breeder as potential show prospects. These older puppies will be housetrained much sooner than a very young puppy. If they have been socialized, they maybe the ideal choice for a working family. . In some circumstances an adult dog, possibly already housetrained, may be available. Most dogs are very adaptable to new circumstances and quickly make themselves part of their new family, enabling those who could not raise a puppy to have the company of the canine right for them. . And consider the male when looking for a pet. The females DO mark, you just can't catch them as easily, they are more sneaky then the male. Talk to the breeder about it. You will typically get them for less as so many call that are ONLY interested in a female. Or like me, I have enough Champion males that I keep very, very few males and being a small breeder it is easier to get a male from me then a female. |
