Deanna...Thanks so much for writing this about your experience with females and males. Makes me feel much less confused about my choice going in. I agree; what mom doesn't want to dress a female in those adorable fashions. Again, I always used to assume the breeders were telling me the truth and now realize cannot always rely on that, because as you mentioned they might push males just to get them sold. One woman I had contacted asked me why everyone wanted a girl, that males are much more affectionate, needy and will always want to be right with you, whereas girl Chis are much more aloof, confident and headstrong. So there you have it, BTW, she did have two male puppies she was pressing me to take, one or the other.But maybe those really are her feelings about the subject. She's been very nice in our communications, but was definitely steering me towards what she was telling me were positive male traits over females. I can tell by reading on this group that males make perfectly wonderful pets, as well, but as I said, had my heart set on a girl, and it's just how I feel. LYNN In a message dated 2/8/2011 2:01:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
Lynn, Having the chis in my life that I have had I have to say that every female I have ever had has been so sweet, very easy to train and their first desire is to be where I am. Now my males? Very sweet but very hard to housebreak...mouse was neutered way before 6 months and he has been the only dog in my life I can not house train...we have a variety of belly bands...in all fashion colors lol!! If you want a female get one...I personally believe it is how you raise them. It is so much fun to dress up a little girl too!! Breeders will push their males because they are hard to place...simple as that! Most people want females...if a breeder is telling you the males are better I would look for another breeder! There is nothing more adorable and devoted than a spoiled little girl...and none of my females have been headstrong or stubborn...actually just the opposite. I have seen way more territorial out of control male chis than females. Now I will say tha t a non spayed in tact female will have mood changes during her cycle...but every single one of mine have gotten more clingie and mopie...not aggressive or stand offish. Again...just my 2 cents!! Wagging Tails in the Dog Park! Deanna and the Dog Park Gang: Nugget, Shuai Li, Mable, Mouse, Myrtle, Madison, Caleb and Maxine >From the mountains of CA
