another question....male or female
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girl dogs aren't called bitches for nothing -  sorry.
I grew up with only female dogs. my first OES was a male. Boy what an enlightening experience! Male dogs are usually more even tempered (hey feed them, a little affection and the TV remote what more can they ask?) I have four dogs now, three males one female. The female is phenomenal and the only one I have any issues with. It really comes down to the dog though doesn't it? Especially in an only dog situation. |
I like the girls....................I have a boy, Cosmo, a Beardie and HE is the one with issues...  |
sheepieshake wrote: I like the girls....................I have a boy, Cosmo, a Beardie and HE is the one with issues...
is it the breed? They can be difficult i have feard. |
| I LOVE my boy! He is very clingy and likes to snuggle.
I think a lot has to do how you raise them. But, I've always heard females are more independent. |
| My vote is for the boys. I have had 4 boys, only one had issues and he was a rescue. Now my girl...she has issues. |
| hmmm, I should've made this into a poll!
ITA, I think it has a lot to do with how you raise them, but there must be differences... So far 3 for boys, 1 for girls
the only boy sheepie I met in person was when I had my girl. He didn't give me a great impression for the boys...he was clumsy and messy (and shook poop all over my yard ), my girl was muc more polite and graceful  , but again, that's gotta come down to the dog!
One person told me boys are more interested in the outside world and people, and that girls are only interested in her family and her home. |
| I've only ever had female pets, and always by chance. Six female cats and five female sheepdogs over a 30 year time frame.
When it came to the Sheepies I have now, while I wanted a female (its all I've ever known) I didn't really care what I got; I just wanted a sheepdog so badly. So when I saw the litters (there were 2) and these two tiny pups climbed into my lap, I knew I had my dogs. Afterwards; I thought to ask if they were male or female.
One thing I wonder about; Marking. I've heard this is mostly a male trait? As I said earlier; I have no personal experience to base this on.... |
| I have 1 boy and 2 girls. the girls seem to be more fun. |
luvmyfluffers wrote: hmmm, I should've made this into a poll!
ITA, I think it has a lot to do with how you raise them, but there must be differences... So far 3 for boys, 1 for girls the only boy sheepie I met in person was when I had my girl. He didn't give me a great impression for the boys...he was clumsy and messy (and shook poop all over my yard ), my girl was muc more polite and graceful , but again, that's gotta come down to the dog!One person told me boys are more interested in the outside world and people, and that girls are only interested in her family and her home. Not so - my boy won't let me out of his sight -none of my boys really. My girl is very bonded to me, but much more independent in many ways than my boy. |
| Boy. Hands down. |
Darth Snuggle wrote: One thing I wonder about; Marking. I've heard this is mostly a male trait? As I said earlier; I have no personal experience to base this on.... I read somewhere on the internet that it's usually a male trait, but if you have an alpha female, she might try lifting her leg and marking like a male! I think males generally don't mark as much after they're neutered... |
ButtersStotch wrote: Boy. Hands down.
how come?  |
luvmyfluffers wrote: Darth Snuggle wrote: One thing I wonder about; Marking. I've heard this is mostly a male trait? As I said earlier; I have no personal experience to base this on.... I read somewhere on the internet that it's usually a male trait, but if you have an alpha female, she might try lifting her leg and marking like a male! I think males generally don't mark as much after they're neutered... Marking is only decreased by 50% by neutering - you train them not to mark just like everything else. and yes my girl will also mark. None of mine mark indoors. |
| I went with female dogs only because I didn't want to deal with the "leg lifting". All three of mine, 2 Aussies and 1 OES are affectionat, independant lovely dogs. I could not ask for better pets.
I really think it is more the personality of the dog and the owner. What works for you? |
| By chance or design, we have 2 females and 5 males at the moment.
We have had 3 OES, all of them have been males. Not by choice, just happened! If I had to choose for my next one - I guess I would pick a male again. I love the males, they have been great dogs. My last female is my 15 year old chocolate lab. She was my gift to myself from college - and again the last pup in the litter. She still is a super dog and I love her! But she also marked just like the males! Now she is too old and would fall over. I have no issues with marking in the house - even the intact Chewie. |
| I'd say go with the pup that you are drawn to, or that is drawn to you, and check its gender afterwards!!!!! |
| My choice would be a male.
I have a male and a female and my male is just so much more loving and sweet. My female is a good dog, but rather bitchy.... but we love her. |
| all of my females have been very, very lovey dovey. None have been withdrawn or "bitchy". I wonder if what we are seeing are individual personality traits, and not actual sex related issues. |
| I have had every combination over the years..1 girl, 2 girls, 1 girl & 1 boy, 2 girls & 1 boy, 2 girls & 2 boys & now 2 boys & 1 girl! If I could only have one & just wanted a companion I'd choose a boy everytime. Their sun rises & sets on their owners. No other way to describe it. Since I like to breed, train & compete in performance & conformation I have girls too. My girls have always been very loving. As a matter of fact, Mariah is totally devoted to me.....but them she was a singleton pup & they march to the beat of a different drummer most of their lives. I have found my boys eager & willing to train & compete. But my girls have always trained easier. My boys did it because they liked it & I wanted them to do it & all they ever wanted to do was please me. The girls did it because they loved the challenge & they KNEW there was an ice cream cone there somewhere if they came away with the correct color of ribbon |
| Boy or girl they are both great
my 1st OES was Sheba a 6 month girl who we were lucky to be picked as her new slaves after the death of her young owner, she was the most sweet, quiet lovable sheepie ever, Our 2nd OES was a boy who picked me , I was sitting on the floor among 4 puppies and Dudley just walked over to me and put both paws around my neck and then slurped a big kiss up along my head, I fell in love , he was a big old goof and very loveable also . My 3rd OES is Dutchess, I requested a girl. she is also very lovey and is glued to my side altho she thinks she is the boss and is full of p... and vinegar |
| Males, I have 3 males & 1 female. Love them all to bits, Bella is a little to bossy But I would not change a thing about her, she keeps the boys in line, as most females do |
| I have a boy sheepdog, love him. He follows me around everywhere, although he could care less what my B/F is doing. I think if we would have got a girl things would be the opposite. I like being the Favorite though. One bad thing about boy sheepdogs is you cant find a pony tail that makes them look manly. |
| i have always had females till derby then duffy i love males now, dogs that is!! |
luvmyfluffers wrote: Darth Snuggle wrote: One thing I wonder about; Marking. I've heard this is mostly a male trait? As I said earlier; I have no personal experience to base this on.... I read somewhere on the internet that it's usually a male trait, but if you have an alpha female, she might try lifting her leg and marking like a male! I think males generally don't mark as much after they're neutered... IMO they all mark. Every dog I have ever had be it male or female intact or not, they marked. My females never lift their legs. They are still lady like and squat. We go for walks they have to squat every 10 feet it seems  The funniest thing is in the yard when I let all three out to do their business, one will pee then next will sniff and pee on that and then the other will come over and pee. It usually goes in this order, first Sophie then Beau, then CHeyenne. |
| I have all girls LOL but for a pet I prefer the boys. |
| I have only had one sheepie so far and he is a boy. I don't know if it's sheepie traits or boy traits or personality... but he follows me everywhere, is clumsy (he punched me on the nose yesterday with his big nose I thought I would get a nose bleed) often sticks his nose in my eye he has no idea about being gentle, he jumps on my head with both front paws if I fall asleep when he is not crated. He has tons of energy and wants to play constantly. He's not cuddly at all, he often pulls away when I try to stroke him and immediately runs to get his toys instead.
I would like an affectionate dog who will enjoy being stroked but I guess it depends on the dog. My partner and I somehow feel we are both his favourite, I guess he is so crazy he manages to give us both lots of love. We are getting a girl next, having met lots of lovely gentle girl sheepies, so hoping for a more gentle personality next time. |
| I really like boys. They're always really sucky and love their mommies. I haven't done the girl thing, and am not against it, but I've also heard that they are more independent. I like velcro dogs myself, and boy sheepies are definitely that.
That said, I've no idea what my next sheepie will be, but I am already partial to the name Emerson. I think I could always go Emmie for short if it's a girl... By the way...I hope my colossal p m didn't freak you out too much! And was of some help... |
| I have a girl and she follows me everywhere and my boy cat follows her everywhere. I will have to get a picture of those two when I close a door they both lay and wait together. Very cute. I tried really hard to not have a clingy dog when she was a baby I didn't cuddle as much as I would love to; to have her a little independent but it didn't matter. One nice thing she doesn't cry ever even when I first brought her home. So I think it is an individual thing not a male for female issue. |
| I love my boy!! When I was thinking which sex to get almost everyone suggested boy to me, and I had grown up with girls so I didn't know what to expect. I LOVE my boy and wouldn't want anyone else. To be fair, we're around his sisters a lot, and they are AWESOME, too. They're all sooo individual. |
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