male or female dog?

[stevietangles]

The only problem I noticed with picking a female is my back yard is pretty spotty.
Females don't lift a leg to pee.
My male pees up and down the fence only killing the edges of the yard whereas the female makes my yard look like Swiss cheese.


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[Sharon]

Maybe in certain snow conditions, but all things being equal a big strong female is just a good as a big strong male. In other snow conditions, like thin crust, or corn snow, it can be very hard on the "fishing tackle" if you know what I mean.

LOL That's a new one. "The fishing tackle ?"

Good point Steve. Forgot that one.

[Gunner 38]

As far as the 2-legged variety is concerned I definitely favor FEMALES ; however , dogs are a different matter . I've always owned males of the following breeds : Blue-Tick , American Water-Spaniel , Labrador , German Wirehaired Pointer and Schnauzer . Since female dogs were never part of my "stable" I can't really comment regarding their "Negatives or Positives" . --- Males SEEM to be more aggressive (gung-ho) and stronger while females are generally of a more "subdued" temperament and henceforth easier to train . In order to be respected by a male dog the owner has to be the ALPHA-individual . A female (dog) is apparently more "forgiving" . --- Regardless: I love all of them ! --- Lol .

[Gunner 38]

In other snow conditions, like thin crust, or corn snow, it can be very hard on the "fishing tackle" if you know what I mean.

Well , females aren't immune to certain injuries either . A Buddy of mine owned a beautiful Lab- which was built like Dolly Parton (after several litters) . "She" often cut her "dairy-organs" when retrieving from partially frozen water . The icy-cold water didn't seem to bother her but it was "heart-wrenching" to see her bleeding .

[sabmgb]

I was with swampsinger, My dad and I had both males and female hunters (rabbit\pheasant) and females always out hunted the males. But when I went to pick out a lab the only one that stood out to me was this little yellow male. I'm so glad he picked me as he has turned out to be the best dog I have ever had, big, strong and the desire to hunt is strong in this one. Only issue I can see is he still squats to pee.

[vom Dufenshmirtz]

I'm not in the market for another dog at this point but know I eventually will be. Curious as to how people view the M vs. F option? I have only owned 2 hunting dogs so far which were both males. Would be interesting to hear opinions from owners who have experienced both and what conclusions they have come up with? Hopefully our resident pros who have trained many can wade in here. I'm sure individual characteristics weigh heavy but curious if there is some general tendencies as far as trainability and temperament?

slow day in the office? my females hunt when in heat, no issues.

[terrym]

slow day in the office? my females hunt when in heat, no issues.

The problem isn't with the females, it's the idiotic males around them.

[Dakota Creek]

Having had both males and females, we have found a definite difference in ours between the genders ... Other than the obvious dealing with heat cycles and females. Although I have thoroughly enjoyed training, trialing and hunting the males over the years, I have found that our females have tended to be more willing to please and work as a "partner" rather than more of an "independent" operator. ;-).

[terrym]

Having had both males and females, we have found a definite difference in ours between the genders ... Other than the obvious dealing with heat cycles and females. Although I have thoroughly enjoyed training, trialing and hunting the males over the years, I have found that our females have tended to be more willing to please and work as a "partner" rather than more of an "independent" operator. ;-).

My buddy has had 6-7 Chesapeakes, usually has 2 in the house and his better ones have been females.

[Dakota Creek]

My buddy has had 6-7 Chesapeakes, usually has 2 in the house and his better ones have been females.

Currently two and two here in the house. The females are definitely partners when working with you when it comes to the field. As to the males ... The old man does not "push the envelope" anymore .... Just retired and enjoying life! The younger male .... Well he is still learning his position in the pack and trying my patience some days and definitely fits his call name of Havoc! LOL!