We are picking out our puppy online and trying to choose between a boy and girl. We have had a male dog in the past so I am naturally leaning toward the boy. I just wondered if anyone has an opinion on the matter. I'm sure either dog will be great. We do have 3 small children so I want to make the best choice. thoughts??
Girl or Boy!!! Help me decide!
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Our cocker was a boy and he loved my mum best to the extent that he wouldn't go on a walk with other people (e.g my dad). Tilly loves everyone! She sometimes barks at men, but never at women.
I think it's all down to how they were brought up though, my mum totally babied our cocker, where I've tried to make Tilly friendly with everyone and not overly dependent on me.
Like Jojo, I think the nature of a dog and how loving/sociable they are is down to their individual personality, not gender. its impossible to generalise and say "he is a boy so he will be more loving" or "she is a girl so she will like everyone", just like us humans!
A happy, healthy well socialised pup is far more important than what 'bits' it has!
I think it's all down to how they were brought up though, my mum totally babied our cocker, where I've tried to make Tilly friendly with everyone and not overly dependent on me.
Like Jojo, I think the nature of a dog and how loving/sociable they are is down to their individual personality, not gender. its impossible to generalise and say "he is a boy so he will be more loving" or "she is a girl so she will like everyone", just like us humans!
A happy, healthy well socialised pup is far more important than what 'bits' it has!
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That's a fair point, I guess I was generalising when I said that.
Sorry, didn't mean to offend.
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It's like having a baby - you don't choose the *** & whatever you get is the most wonderful thing & you can't imagine having them any other way. You should just choose the puppy that feels right & what *** it is doesnt matter; it will be perfect as it is x
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Thanks, I saw you have a Dexter too! Also see there's an Alfie too! Obviously we have good taste in poochie names!!!!! 21 - 25 of 25 Posts
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