Which Gender do You Prefer??

Jac · 12-04-2008, 07:06 PM

Hi Doodle friends!
This is a question that many people face in looking for a puppy...in your experience, with your Doodle, is there a huge difference between male/female temperaments and personalities?
I know of someone who is looking for a puppy and they were sort of set on a female pup, I have explained to them that male Doodles are just as mellow and loving as females...but I asked them to take a look at this forum...so, would you mind giving your opinion of male vs female?
Thanks!

MaxandMe · 12-04-2008, 09:26 PM

I've always had MALE DOGS my whole life and well didnt' realize i'd end up with our 1st female: Peanut, a sweet cute lovable cuddly female goldendoodle.

NOW that i am sitting her trying to think , I really have no preference since I'd say its really the Dog's TEMPERAMENT /personality
that is most important. Next is the person who raises and trains the dog.

Max and Peanut both have the personality I wanted in a dog. It's a 10 to 15yr committment thus it's important to find the Traits you like,
AND what would fit in your home/lifestyle as well. Years ago i was into long walks, hikes, being outdoors alot always on the go when my kids
were younger. My family and I can be high energy personalities but being in middle age now ,
well it's different ---we look for the easy going ,laid back ,sweet personality that has just a little spice to it.

or should i say comical antics?

Max is very mellow and i'd say most male dogs are...Peanut though once she hit 11mos old, well she mellowed out bigtime.

I love being outdoors but not as much in colder weather, my kids are also grown thus we like to be couch potatoes at times
watching our news or a good movie by say 8:30pm. BOTH our doodles are very much like us and love to snuggle at our feet.
they need moderate exercise and so do I

THUS Max and Peanut fit in from the moment we brought them home.

summary: For me and my family, it doesn't matter which gender (male or female) , what does matter is the right temperament for our family.

Napathedoodle · 12-04-2008, 09:58 PM

I have to agree with Ann Marie. Temperament is more important to me. I've only had male dogs, and for doggie number 2 my preference is female only because I want to buy pink things!!!! But, it will still be temperament first and if the match is a girl, great! if not, oh well! But I'm also nervous about a girl, because I've heard that they can be clingy, or rather one person attached-- so those with females, I'd LOVE to hear your stories!

tuffystar · 12-04-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Napathedoodle

I have to agree with Ann Marie. Temperament is more important to me. I've only had male dogs, and for doggie number 2 my preference is female only because I want to buy pink things!!!! But, it will still be temperament first and if the match is a girl, great! if not, oh well! But I'm also nervous about a girl, because I've heard that they can be clingy, or rather one person attached-- so those with females, I'd LOVE to hear your stories!

Tia is not clingy at all. She tends to go to bed with the person that fits when she wants to go to bed. I do like that she is more apt to be with me, but I think it is that I am home all of the time, and was the one to train her. In many ways she is a daddy's girl but honestly she loves us both. I have found that she is attached to Buddy and wants to be with him a lot. However she will sleep on my bed when he is asleep downstairs. So I guess I have to say I vote that girls are not (in our home) clingy or one person attached.

blueteal · 12-04-2008, 11:34 PM

Before I got Denver I had not had a dog in many years and since I had only known males I chose a boy.
My second dog I also chose a male based on our experience with Denver. Temperment is of course the first priority
but I already had the utmost confidense in my breeder and her parent dogs so I knew what we were getting as far as that was concerned...............for us it just came down to what we were comfortable with and we have 5 very dominant female cats in the house so we felt another male would work better..................

**lindamarie** · 12-05-2008, 12:27 AM

I can't really help because I have never owned a female dog in my life!

I really don't know why, thuugh.
BUT........Bogart plays with a female Labradoodle down the street.
Her name is EL......she has the best disposition!
I'm not sure why, but she's not as affectionate as Bogart is with neighbors. I know she is wonderful with the kids........a baby and a 3 year old.
Overall SHE is terrific!!

mtd885 · 12-05-2008, 12:34 AM

I like Gurls

Jac · 12-05-2008, 01:00 AM

Awww, Michael...of course you do!

Thanks everyone...please keep your comments coming. I gave my opinion to this person over the phone but I have sent a link to this post so that they can get an idea from a variety of owners.

gene · 12-05-2008, 05:07 AM

I would go by temperament also. My 2 males couldn't be any different. Jonah is an old soul in a young dog. Rumor is a loving doofus! Miko is Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. She can be the sweetest thing on earth, then in the yard, a racing crazy mad woman.

curlygirl · 12-05-2008, 07:29 AM

I've always had females and only because I never cared to see male parts all the time.

but....... the other side of that is I believe opposites attract. I think male dogs are more affectionate to their female owners and vice versa.

Just my opinion though

madcity_mike · 12-05-2008, 10:45 AM

I have one of each. Sofie has always seemed like an older soul, even as a puppy. Very mature, obedient, and loves to please. She looks at me with her beautiful eyes as to say "you are my world". She is very affectionate at times and at other times likes her space. Parker is very comical and a big goofball. He is almost overly affectionate. He cannot seem to cuddle up close enough to me. I love both their personalities but don't know if this is a gender issue.

MaxandMe · 12-05-2008, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by curlygirl

I've always had females and only because I never cared to see male parts all the time.

but....... the other side of that is I believe opposites attract.

Thanks for a great laugh with sincere honesty

**lindamarie** · 12-05-2008, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Jonah is an old soul in a young dog

PERFECT! I can't even begin to tell you how many times people have said that about Bogart! All the time!!
I LOVE IT!

Jac · 12-05-2008, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaxandMe

Quote:

Originally Posted by curlygirl

I've always had females and only because I never cared to see male parts all the time.

but....... the other side of that is I believe opposites attract.

Thanks for a great laugh with sincere honesty

Perfect! You guys are great!!

(By they way, that is the good thing about male Doods...they have a LOT of body hair to cover up.

)

Old soul in a young body...wow, does that ever describe some of my dogs

MaxandMe · 12-05-2008, 12:15 PM

Actuall good thing about having MALE DOGS once they're fixed...." they do it cause they can" well they don't do it cause they
have a breezeway with no wind obstructions

(the windchimes are both windless and chimeless)

12-04-2008, 07:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jac Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern California Posts: 9,243	Which Gender do You Prefer?? Hi Doodle friends! This is a question that many people face in looking for a puppy...in your experience, with your Doodle, is there a huge difference between male/female temperaments and personalities? I know of someone who is looking for a puppy and they were sort of set on a female pup, I have explained to them that male Doodles are just as mellow and loving as females...but I asked them to take a look at this forum...so, would you mind giving your opinion of male vs female? Thanks!

12-04-2008, 09:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
MaxandMe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 15,092	Re: Which Gender do You Prefer?? I've always had MALE DOGS my whole life and well didnt' realize i'd end up with our 1st female: Peanut, a sweet cute lovable cuddly female goldendoodle. NOW that i am sitting her trying to think , I really have no preference since I'd say its really the Dog's TEMPERAMENT /personality that is most important. Next is the person who raises and trains the dog. Max and Peanut both have the personality I wanted in a dog. It's a 10 to 15yr committment thus it's important to find the Traits you like, AND what would fit in your home/lifestyle as well. Years ago i was into long walks, hikes, being outdoors alot always on the go when my kids were younger. My family and I can be high energy personalities but being in middle age now , well it's different ---we look for the easy going ,laid back ,sweet personality that has just a little spice to it. or should i say comical antics? Max is very mellow and i'd say most male dogs are...Peanut though once she hit 11mos old, well she mellowed out bigtime. I love being outdoors but not as much in colder weather, my kids are also grown thus we like to be couch potatoes at times watching our news or a good movie by say 8:30pm. BOTH our doodles are very much like us and love to snuggle at our feet. they need moderate exercise and so do I THUS Max and Peanut fit in from the moment we brought them home. summary: For me and my family, it doesn't matter which gender (male or female) , what does matter is the right temperament for our family. __________________ *Annmarie, Max,& Peanut* "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France uncondtional love: what a dog always does for us and humans strive to do but can we?

12-04-2008, 09:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Napathedoodle Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Posts: 331	Re: Which Gender do You Prefer?? I have to agree with Ann Marie. Temperament is more important to me. I've only had male dogs, and for doggie number 2 my preference is female only because I want to buy pink things!!!! But, it will still be temperament first and if the match is a girl, great! if not, oh well! But I'm also nervous about a girl, because I've heard that they can be clingy, or rather one person attached-- so those with females, I'd LOVE to hear your stories! __________________ Kristen and Napa-doodle, the chocolate doodle!

12-04-2008, 11:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
blueteal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,334	Re: Which Gender do You Prefer?? Before I got Denver I had not had a dog in many years and since I had only known males I chose a boy. My second dog I also chose a male based on our experience with Denver. Temperment is of course the first priority but I already had the utmost confidense in my breeder and her parent dogs so I knew what we were getting as far as that was concerned...............for us it just came down to what we were comfortable with and we have 5 very dominant female cats in the house so we felt another male would work better..................

12-05-2008, 12:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,100	Re: Which Gender do You Prefer?? I can't really help because I have never owned a female dog in my life! I really don't know why, thuugh. BUT........Bogart plays with a female Labradoodle down the street. Her name is EL......she has the best disposition! I'm not sure why, but she's not as affectionate as Bogart is with neighbors. I know she is wonderful with the kids........a baby and a 3 year old. Overall SHE is terrific!! __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

12-05-2008, 12:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
mtd885 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: FLORIDA/San Francisco Ca Posts: 1,358	Re: Which Gender do You Prefer?? I like Gurls __________________ mtd/renee/Abby Doodle Dandy CGC/dr spike katz DBS DOODLE ON! DOODLES OF AMERICA UNITE!

12-05-2008, 01:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jac Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern California Posts: 9,243	Re: Which Gender do You Prefer?? Awww, Michael...of course you do! Thanks everyone...please keep your comments coming. I gave my opinion to this person over the phone but I have sent a link to this post so that they can get an idea from a variety of owners.

12-05-2008, 05:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
gene Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: youngstown ohio Posts: 8,619	Re: Which Gender do You Prefer?? I would go by temperament also. My 2 males couldn't be any different. Jonah is an old soul in a young dog. Rumor is a loving doofus! Miko is Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. She can be the sweetest thing on earth, then in the yard, a racing crazy mad woman. __________________ gene , jonah , miko and rumor "A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down." - Robert Benchley

12-05-2008, 07:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
curlygirl Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 350	Re: Which Gender do You Prefer?? I've always had females and only because I never cared to see male parts all the time. but....... the other side of that is I believe opposites attract. I think male dogs are more affectionate to their female owners and vice versa. Just my opinion though __________________ Annie is a F1B chocolate labradoodle born on May 26, 2008.

12-05-2008, 10:45 AM	#11 (permalink)
madcity_mike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 670	Re: Which Gender do You Prefer?? I have one of each. Sofie has always seemed like an older soul, even as a puppy. Very mature, obedient, and loves to please. She looks at me with her beautiful eyes as to say "you are my world". She is very affectionate at times and at other times likes her space. Parker is very comical and a big goofball. He is almost overly affectionate. He cannot seem to cuddle up close enough to me. I love both their personalities but don't know if this is a gender issue. __________________ Mike, Sofie, and Parker "What dogs? These are my children, little people with fur who open my heart a little wider." -Oprah Winfrey

12-05-2008, 12:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
MaxandMe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 15,092	Re: Which Gender do You Prefer?? Actuall good thing about having MALE DOGS once they're fixed...." they do it cause they can" well they don't do it cause they have a breezeway with no wind obstructions (the windchimes are both windless and chimeless) __________________ *Annmarie, Max,& Peanut* "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France uncondtional love: what a dog always does for us and humans strive to do but can we?

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