| Selecting a Female Dog | | | | you, but also it is dangerous for the dog. Since so |
| Normally a female dog is warmer in temperament | | | | many male dogs injure themselves or even, die |
| and smaller. Keep in mind however; some male | | | | while attempting to get away and search for a |
| dogs that are affectionate animals. For home with | | | | female in heat. It makes practical sense to neuter |
| small children, many dog breeders and trainers | | | | a male since fights with other dogs and oncoming |
| recommend having a female dog. It seems that | | | | traffic may otherwise kill them. |
| the maternal instincts of a female dog causes | | | | Male dogs are territorial of their space, whether it |
| them to be the friendly ideal in a house with | | | | is inside or outside the house, this can be anything |
| children, however many males are also protective | | | | from a female dog to his bathroom area. Males |
| of children in a household. | | | | can become very aggressive when he feels his |
| If you find concern in a female dogs' cycle of | | | | space is being invaded by other dogs and is |
| heat, do not let this hinder you from selecting a | | | | always willing to put up a fight to keep his |
| female. To solve this problem ideally, you should | | | | territorial space. |
| have a female dog spayed. This will eliminate any | | | | Territorial urination by lifting its leg up as high as |
| bleeding and any unwanted puppies in the future. | | | | possible while urinating is another male dog habit. |
| Keep in mind, that there are female dogs that are | | | | Normally, this behavior is no problem, unless this |
| just as challenging, if not more, as any male dog | | | | territorial urination happens inside the home. |
| when it comes to behavior. | | | | Keep in mind that a male dog tends to have an |
| Selecting a Male Dog | | | | abundance of energy and loves to play. Males are |
| Sometimes caring for a male dog can be trickier | | | | more active while having better endurance than |
| than caring for females. Male dogs are quite clever | | | | that of a female dog. Perhaps this is the reason |
| when disappearing when there is a female in heat | | | | male dogs are favored more for jobs in law |
| nearby. Not only does this create problems for | | | | enforcement. |