male vs female
i have never had a female dog. |
|
|
| I've only had female OES. They are the best dogs ever, very intuitive and smart.
My neighbor has a boy OES and he is a great guy, still full of energy at almost 11 years old. Of course I've been lucky enough to be fostering Brady for the past several weeks and he is great too. So I guess I don't really have a good answer for you - except Old English Sheepdogs rule.  |
| I have two males and a female - temperament-wise, I don't see a difference in mine. I've fostered one other female and four other males, and other than individual personality differences, there really wasn't anything that was "male" or "female" oriented. |
| thanks, folks
i am looking into jax...but i really cant get a dog til i get a chance to look into his eyes and watch his tail, etc... guess i will have to see if i can hitch a ride with my courier buddy to check him out. ps. excuse the "him" part. i always seem to call dogs "him". i guess "she" will eventually break me of the habit. |
| My female is VERY highstrung and my male is much more laid back and mellow and loving. My female is basically like a cat, only comes around for attention when she wants it and then she demands it.
My male is always happy to be near me and can usually be found no more than 10 feet away from me at all time. |
| I agree-- I've had 8 male oes's and 4 females and find that there are no hard rules when it comes to the sexes. Sheepdogs are sheepdogs.
In general though, I think males tend to be bigger clowns, which to me is one of the most endearing traits about the breed. A dominant male who is un-neutered can be a bigger problem with fighting than a female, although dominant females can be bossy in their own way. I guess if I had to make any point about the sexes, it would be if you decide to have a pair, it is probably better to get one male and one female then two of the same sex, although my last five sheepdogs have all been males just because I only get rescues and that's what they were. |
| Of the 4 dogs, all OES, I've had since I was an adult, 3 were/are male. By far, the males have been more laid back and easy going. My lone female, Sophie, is a tiny thing full of attitude. She's not high strung, but she is very, very smart, and a complete attention hog. She's also the more agressive of the 3 dogs I have currently, although only within the pack. She tries to drive off the other dogs when it comes to getting our attention.
None of mine have shown the tiniest bit of agression towards any other dog or human, although Archie tends to guard and be protective if he feels we are being threatened. This includes making sure the chocolate lab next door doesn't demand too much attention from us (he will insert his body between us) on the annoying side. On the better end of things, one night a very annoying man was following us on our walk, and kept trying to engage in conversation and distract the 3 dogs I had with me. It was dark, the sidewalks were icy, and I was cold and getting annoyed and a little creeped out, while he seemed to be getting off on my annoyance. Archie became protective and turned and barked aggressively at the man. We crossed the street and fortunately left the creepy guy behind. |
| I believe that breeding and upbringing have far more to do with the personality of a dog than whether they are male or female. Chose your breeder for a dog with good temperment and socialize it well and there should be no difference.
It appears from other posts you are looking at a rescue not a pup. Again, more has to do with the upbringing than the sex. |
| I've only had one male, but 5 females. The male has been a major clown. The girls have been sweet, good companions but didn't make me laugh near as much as this doofus. I wouldn't put two girls together, tho I have had sisters....one was dominant until she died and then the little quiet one came into her own. Two neutered boys seem to do OK....boys club I guess. Still a male/female combo might be the best.
In Pyr rescue we would never put same sexes together, period. Just a different breed. |
Pepsi's Mommy wrote: My female is VERY highstrung and my male is much more laid back and mellow and loving. My female is basically like a cat, only comes around for attention when she wants it and then she demands it.
My male is always happy to be near me and can usually be found no more than 10 feet away from me at all time. Ditto here. My girl Dixie is tough as nails, very independant, demands attention when SHE wants it, and picks on Bosley like a little "bitc..".. My boy Bosley is very easy-going, and clingy. He puts up with anything... But they do have different backgrounds, to. But generally in the past my male dogs have been more oriented to me, and my females have been more independant and out for themselves. |
| great discussion... thanks.
sounds like the jury is out but since i like goofy.... a male it is (all else being equal) geeze, i wish tulo's foster home would get back to me...lol ps. what a great forum this is |
Didn't find exactly what you're looking for? Search again here:
Custom Search
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|