male or female dog?

[bellerivercrossbowhunter]

My black lab female has attitude towards all females people & dog's... I would not dare bring another female dog home because I could not afford the vet bills. However she has proven to be a very loyal companion & respects me, so that's more than I can ask for...

[Ugo]

Belleriver, that's truly unfortunate about your female.
If you have a preference about the sex of your next dog, go with it. Sex is rarely a yard-stick for what they will develop into. Genetics, owner/hander, environment and training opportunities/experience are more likely to determine the outcome.

[Camocruzr]

Looking at the NAVHDA Invitational test results for 2015 45 females, 14 passed. 47 males, 17 passed. Looks pretty even to me on abilities. Temperament? I've seen good and bad on both sides. ! My preference is the one that catches your eye. PS. they both hog the bed!

[BurlyGirl]

We have always had multiple intact females in the house at once. They get along fine. However, this isn't a house that tolerates dogs being snippy toward each other, so perhaps we nip that problem in the bud from the getgo?