choosing a puppy male vs female

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We are wanting to get a standard poodle puppy and were curious about the pros and cons to a male vs female dog. Any suggestions? Is there a difference in temperment depending on the color?

-- Anonymous, April 23, 2001

Answers

I have found that boy and girl dogs are generally quite similar. Unneutered male dogs can have a tendency to mark territory inside the house. Unspayed females tend to spray blood all over the place a couple of times a year. There is also less space to give a belly rub to males vs females. Just a couple of thoughts! OH, and a lot of people find that if you have any other dogs then same sex can be a bad idea. Same sex aggression seems to be a popular theme. However, I have two females right now and they get along just fine.

-- Anonymous, May 09, 2001

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