If you are thinking about adopting a dog it is very likely that you have doubts about choosing a male or a female. Both options will fill your home with love and joy, but there are small differences in behavior that you can assess first.
In this article on our site we will detail these details with you so that you decide, weighing both behaviors, the gender that best suits your lifestyle or family nucleus.
Keep reading and find out if you should adopt a male or female dog:
Reasons to adopt a male dog
As is the case with many species of animals, males are always larger and heavier than females. For that reason, if you like large dogs, males are perfect for you.
Male dogs tend to mark territory constantly when out for a walk and are also likely to do so when they first arrive home. The dog walks, for this same reason, will include more stops and an olfactory monitoring of the area.
Although many people claim that males tend to show more territorial and dominant behavior than females, the truth is that there is no scientific basis for this. If we offer them proper socialization they can maintain excellent relationships with other dogs and female dogs. Education, therefore, directly influences the character of the animal.
It is always advisable to sterilize male dogs because otherwise they tend to try to mount all the other dogs that are in the pipi-can and will try to impregnate the females, one of the main causes of puppy abandonment.
Reasons to adopt a female dog
Although this is not always the case, most females tend to be more loving and familiar than males. Due to their maternal instinct they will be the best companions for small children since they will quickly understand how they should play and deal with them.
As in the case of males, it is very convenient to sterilize them to avoid nocturnal escapades, unwanted pregnancy and some of the the most common behavioral problems that arise as a result of hormonal changes such as psychological pregnancy. If we do not carry out the sterilization, we must also consider that the bitch will be in heat twice a year.
How to choose the right dog?
Except for some details of weight, volume and the sexual factors that affect them, adopting a male or female dog is not very different Both genders can develop sociable, shy or distrustful characters, it will depend on the education that we provide. Nor can we be blindly guided by the breed of the dog, it is not a reliable indicator of personality. So how do you choose the perfect dog?
Adopt a puppy
If you decide to adopt a puppy you should be prepared to teach him everything he needs to know, to do so, don't hesitate to visit our guide to puppy education. There you will find everything related to socialization, learning commands and basic dog behaviors. During this time of learning, urine out of place, uncontrolled bites or sozollos in the middle of the night will be frequent. Keep it in mind.
We must not forget that it will be very important to go to the vet to start your vaccination schedule.
On the other hand, adopting a puppy is a wonderful experience Although we offer him a good education and good treatment, we will have in the future an educated, trained dog that loves us madly. Of course, you must remember that regardless of his education, a dog can develop one personality or another, that is unpredictable.
Adopt an adult dog
The adult dog is perfect for active families who want to start doing activities and exercise with their dogs. They have a more stable character and a defined personality which makes adopting them a safer option. They also usually know how to relieve themselves where they belong.
All over the world there are abandoned adult dogs (purebred or mixed) waiting for a suitable family. You can be one of them.
Adopt an elderly dog
This is undoubtedly the most supportive option of all. Elderly dogs are sweet, calm and stable Perfect if we are a sedentary family and want to enjoy a grateful and affectionate best friend. Elderly dogs are sadly the least likely to be given up for adoption. Discover on our site the care guide for an elderly dog and think if you also want to be one of the people who choose to choose them.
