Male Puppy vs. Female Puppy

Male Puppy vs. Female Puppy

Male puppy vs female puppy is an interesting topic.  We are often asked which is better a male puppy or female puppy.  We posed that question to our vet and this was her response:  In some of the more aggressive breeds, male puppies vs female puppies  can be a real consideration.  In Goldendoodles, it is generally not a real concern.  Happy, friendly, smart, and people-orientated are all trademarks of Goldendoodles regardless of sex.  Many people think females have better concentration when house training.  Males are often considered goofy and distracted.  Goldendoodles are so smart, both are easy to train with positive reinforcement.

Personal Preference

When all is said and done, it is really just personal preference.  Many people think females are easier to house train.  We have even heard people say that males will not completely empty their bladder and then come in the house and mark.  Leaving a dog in tack can definitely cause marking.  Neutering before the testosterone starts kicking in may stop the marking syndrome.  From our own experience, we will never have an unneutered male in our house again.  We have had several neutered males over the years and never had any marking issues.  There is a lot of opinions on the internet but it still end up being a personal preference.

Another Consideration

Maybe you already have a dog in your home.  Trying to decide what sex of puppy to get can be another consideration.  We have seen people have two males together or a female and male together.  This often depends on the personality of the older dog.  This article has seven helpful tips: https://www.dummies.com/article/home-auto-hobbies/pets/dogs/training/how-to-introduce-dogs-in-the-same-household-197528/ 

Additional Information

Here is a great article that addresses this topic:  https://www.oneminddogs.com/blog/male-vs-female-dogs-for-families/

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