We receive so many requests for female puppies, because it is believed that females make better pets, that we wanted to take the time to clear up some myths and partial truths about males.
First, many people believe that males are difficult to house train. This is partly because they are concerned about a behavior called "marking" where the male urinates on everything he comes across. This is not an uncommon behavior for INTACT males - and in a lot of cases, females! I have had several intact girls that lift their leg! In most cases, if you neuter your male before he begins to lift his leg, the chances that he ever will lift his leg, or mark his territory, are very low. Other things to consider - it is less costly to neuter a male dog than it is to spay a female dog and the procedure for the male is not as invasive with less recovery time. It is also easier to get a male in your choice of size/coat/color - most people are on waiting lists for a female and most litters have more male than female puppies.
Males are, in most cases, much calmer, more loving and much easier to get along with than females are. Females tend to have more temperamental personalities. They are moodier and generally not as laid back as males. Also, females tend to be more active - or in other words, more hyper than males.
It is agreed by most breeders that neutered males make much better pets than females. Males are highly loyal and protective and they form strong bonds with their family. They respond very well to commands and are usually quick to learn. Females are smart and will learn commands as well, but are more apt to ignore them.
We have also noticed with our own dogs that our females tend to bark more. Our males for the most part are quiet, sweet and content to be where ever you have them.
