Just wondering what are your thought on if there really is a difference with obedience training males vs Females and with different breeds.
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Just wondering what are your thought on if there really is a difference with obedience training males vs Females and with different breeds.
Dogs are all individuals. Breeds can differ slightly in maturity etc. but if males or females were superior everyone would have the same sex. Get what you like. I've had both and prefer males but it wouldn't stop me from getting a female.
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Don't think there is a significant difference in the final outcome however I believe all things similar a female will mature sooner. Meaning if you need a finished dog sooner may want to lean towards a female however if you got time a male will do.
Never found a difference as far as training, endurance, etc. between either sex, male or female. The only drawback with a female is cycling during hunting season, especially if you intend to hunt and run with other dogs, i.e. male gender... Again boils down to personal preferences....
Random weigh in from me but... I know my dad had only females for hunting over the last 30 years.
Last year he got his first male, and showing just as much promise as the rest... just a heck of a lot bigger, and without the urine ruining the lawn.
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Male vs female, same breed, I find no difference in training or ability, as far as training, different breeds, I do find a difference
I have one of each. Only hassle is dog going into heat if not spayed. I think temperament has more to do with the individual dog and breeding.
Breed plays a much bigger role than sex, Bloodhounds for example are notoriously independent and obedience is not their strong point. Having said that any male will get distracted if any female in heat is around which is why females in heat have to run trials last.
It is surprising how far the scent of a female in heat can carry, and how far away a male can detect that scent.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marker
I think it comes to preference. I connect with female dogs much better than I do with male dogs. If you spay your female dog, you won't have to contend with heat cycles.
I have had both, I like a well trained female , they are all business , when hunting. Especialy with strange dogs, or males. They go hunting right away. No posturing and marking the bushes. The downfall is the heat periods, when they are better at home. I guess spaying is an answer, If you want to raise pups, off your best female, that would not be an option. old243
There is some research out there on spay/neuter which shows that intact females are more biddable & more handler-focused. But there is also lots of variability between individuals.
With one spayed & one intact female right now I am feeling the joy of heat cycles....
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I would have preferred to keep my female intact ( as did her breeder) but I also have an intact male. When she went into heat it was crazy. Had to send her away he went insane. He has been through enough surgery and Generals I just don't want to do that to him again. She's fixed and life is grand for all of us.
If I was to ever get a female again, it would be fixed, just not worth the headache, to me.
I've had both sexes and enjoyed both equally.
When it come to breeds there is big difference in temperaments and training. Must do your homework before choosing a breed.
solid advice, you have to get the type of dog that suits your hunting needs and lifestyle, remember you aren't hunting 365 days a year, but your dog will be with you 365Quote:
Originally Posted by Sharon