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by GSDtravels on 21 October 2010 - 01:10
I've had three of each. In my experience, the males are sillier, the females more serious. When I had females, I didn't think I wanted a male. Now that I've had males, I think I prefer them. In an ideal world I'd have both, but now is not the time. I'll stick with my boy.
by Red Sable on 21 October 2010 - 01:10
Yes, GSDtravels, I agree with the boys being sillier and females more serious.
I really am blessed to be able to have both. I never thought I'd want two dogs at once, but I've got the best of both worlds right now.
I really am blessed to be able to have both. I never thought I'd want two dogs at once, but I've got the best of both worlds right now.
by Kalibeck on 21 October 2010 - 02:10
Isn't that funny? My girls are always tail wagging, happy faced, tongues lolling, bouncing, goof-balls....even as they watch my every move, they're crazy happy to be doing it. Beckett was a goof-ball growing up, but now he's mister soulful & serious....*sigh* ...no more goofing around, with him. Maybe it's just the personality of the dog! jackie harris
by ziegenfarm on 21 October 2010 - 05:10
of the dogs we have right now (4 males and 4 females) the two that i would most want by my side if i needed protection, happen to be female. i have seen it go the other way as well, but the best protection dog i ever had was also a female. i do think it is an individual thing, but females seem to be more "in tune" with their people - generally speaking.
pjp
pjp
by Brandi on 21 October 2010 - 11:10
I agree with Jenni78. I've had 3 males and 1 female GSDs over the years. I will not use my 1st male as an example, but the last two were completely different. I believe this proves that it is not about male or female, rather lineage. We humans are characteristically different not because we are male or female, rather because we are each our own person. Dogs are no different. I feel this way only because of my experience with males and females.
Brandi
Brandi
by judron55 on 21 October 2010 - 13:10
I'm raising my first male.....he is very in tune with me...he loves everyone in the house. He is pushy and social....very compliant. My 5 month old female lights up much faster than he...she is young so maturity is an issue. She is social and inquisitive...and a barker. My older bitch...3 is dominant and quiet....quick, decisive and determined....social but you must respect her power..as she presents it at all times. All love body contact! For protection...it's a toss up...though my bitch will be quicker to the draw:-)
by kenkessler550f on 21 October 2010 - 13:10
A bitch that I took home as an 11 month old puppy was duly very protective of both my property and me. I'll never forget one night I was tuning her up for an obedience competition (which she won) and for the only time in her life she broke her long down to attack three large individuals about 60 yards away who were climbing a fence and about to attack me. At the same time my other bitch who was in the car parked about 30 feet to our side, squeezed out of the window and raced toward the aggressors. My first bitch got hit by a wrench, fell off and quickly sunk her teeth in the guy's groin while my other bitch grabbed a hold of his arm. I outed them and did a recall and promptly left the area. I then reported the incident to the police, who told me that a guy had just come into the emergency room of the local hospital with severe bites to his arms and groin. They notified me that the 3 men were wanted for assault and robbery. Lesson: do not try to stare down a good bitch and think you are going to win.
by Scarlet Akai on 21 October 2010 - 14:10
I can't say which one I prefer as I've only had one female who I think was perfect.
She was completely bonded to me and worshipped the ground I walked on. Followed me from room to room in the house. (and was annoyed to have to wait outside when I went to the restroom) I know that this wasn't an independance issues as she was an escape artist who would on occasion go out and greet the neighborhood I swear she knew more people on our block than I did.
She still managed to be protective of me at all times. If we ever came across a loose dog that was acting out or any other threat like (snakes) she would always place herself between me and the potential threat.
She would execute a natural bark and hold on any adult stranger that would walk up to our property until we gave the okay. ( even to those who she had met before on previous days) After the okay she'd turn super social again and people couldn't believe she barked in the first place.
As far as being more serious or more goofy I'm not sure what to classify her as. She had her moments both ways dependant on the situation so I guess she was "balanced"?
I may be completely biased and spoiled with her, but I think I would probably stick with females until fate sticks a great boy in my path.
She was completely bonded to me and worshipped the ground I walked on. Followed me from room to room in the house. (and was annoyed to have to wait outside when I went to the restroom) I know that this wasn't an independance issues as she was an escape artist who would on occasion go out and greet the neighborhood I swear she knew more people on our block than I did.
She still managed to be protective of me at all times. If we ever came across a loose dog that was acting out or any other threat like (snakes) she would always place herself between me and the potential threat.
She would execute a natural bark and hold on any adult stranger that would walk up to our property until we gave the okay. ( even to those who she had met before on previous days) After the okay she'd turn super social again and people couldn't believe she barked in the first place.
As far as being more serious or more goofy I'm not sure what to classify her as. She had her moments both ways dependant on the situation so I guess she was "balanced"?
I may be completely biased and spoiled with her, but I think I would probably stick with females until fate sticks a great boy in my path.
by sable59 on 21 October 2010 - 14:10
I HAVE HAD A FEMALE FOR 12 YEARS AND SHE HAS BEEN ALL THE ABOVE.I HAVE A YOUNG MALE 13 MONTHS OLD THAT IS FAST BECOMING ALL THE ABOVE SO FROM INEXPERIENCE OR EXPERIENCE THIS IS WHAT I FOUND.IF YOU BOND EARLY AND YOUR RELATIONSHIP GROWS SO DO ALL THE FACTORS THAT ARE MENTIONED ABOVE.I THINK MY MALE OR FEMALE WOULD DEFEND ME TO THE END.TRUE FRIENDS FOREVER!!!!
by Ninja181 on 21 October 2010 - 15:10
Very interesting subject RedSable. I think there are a lot of variables involved here.
First I think if you have more than one dog their behavior may change depending on which one is the Alpha. Also I think the Dog's behavior can change with different family members. For instance my Dog keyes off of me. I know neither my wife or daughter have established themselves higher than he is. So he is much more protective of them. Not that he isn't protective of me, but he looks for my direction first.
I would venture to guess that your statement is generally true, with some exceptions of course. I agree that the males are sillier also.
First I think if you have more than one dog their behavior may change depending on which one is the Alpha. Also I think the Dog's behavior can change with different family members. For instance my Dog keyes off of me. I know neither my wife or daughter have established themselves higher than he is. So he is much more protective of them. Not that he isn't protective of me, but he looks for my direction first.
I would venture to guess that your statement is generally true, with some exceptions of course. I agree that the males are sillier also.
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