| Sacred Heart Male vs. Female |
In most breeds, it is the females who determine the pecking order, also
known as pack order. The females are the ones who compete to maintain
and/or alter that order. The females are, as a result more independent, than
their male counterparts. The females are much more intent upon exercising
their dominance by participating in alpha behaviors such as "humping".
There is a reason people utilize the technical dog term of "bitch" in a
negative connotation - and it refers directly to the behaviors exhibited by the
females of the dog world. I have and love both male and females. Males are
usually more affectionate, loyal, attentive, and more demanding of attention
seeming never to get enough. They are very attached to their people. They
are also more dependable, reliable and less moody. They are more accepting
of other pets and usually take quicker to children. Most boys are easily
motivated by praise and food, and so eager to please, that training is easy.
However, males can be more easily distracted during training, as males like
to play so often. And no matter what his age, he is more likely to act silly and
more puppy-like, always wanting to play games. Boys are fun loving until
the day they die. Male puppies will usually not hike their leg if you have
them neutered at an early age. Females tend to become more reserved or
dignified as they age. Witness the human equivalent of the twinkling eyed
Grandpa still playing ball at age 65 while Grandma watches quietly from the
porch. Neutered males rarely exhibit secondary sexual behavior such as
"humping" or marking and lifting of legs. Once their testosterone levels
recede after neutering, most of these behaviors (if they ever existed) will
disappear. Boys who are neutered early (by 6 months) usually don't ever
raise their legs to urinate. Male dogs will do whatever they need to do to gain
your acceptance and praise. The female will usually come to you for
attentionn but when she's had enough, she will move away. The boys,
however, are always waiting for your attention. Females are usually less
distracted during training, as they are more eager to get it over with and get
back to their comfy spot on the couch. The female is less likely to wage a
dominance battle with YOU, but she can be cunning and resourceful in
getting her own way. She is more prone to mood swings. The female also
has periods of being "in heat" unless she is spayed. Seasonal heats can be a
month long nightmare - not just for the female, but for you and every male
dog in the neighborhood. If you are not breeding, it's best to have her
spayed. During this time, she will leave a bloody discharge on carpets,
couches, or anywhere she goes. She will be particularly moody during this
time, with a lot of personality changes and mood swings. A walk outside
during this period can be hazardous if male dogs are in the vicinity. She will
leave a scent for wandering intact males to follow right to your yard, where
they will hang out and wait for days to breed her.
known as pack order. The females are the ones who compete to maintain
and/or alter that order. The females are, as a result more independent, than
their male counterparts. The females are much more intent upon exercising
their dominance by participating in alpha behaviors such as "humping".
There is a reason people utilize the technical dog term of "bitch" in a
negative connotation - and it refers directly to the behaviors exhibited by the
females of the dog world. I have and love both male and females. Males are
usually more affectionate, loyal, attentive, and more demanding of attention
seeming never to get enough. They are very attached to their people. They
are also more dependable, reliable and less moody. They are more accepting
of other pets and usually take quicker to children. Most boys are easily
motivated by praise and food, and so eager to please, that training is easy.
However, males can be more easily distracted during training, as males like
to play so often. And no matter what his age, he is more likely to act silly and
more puppy-like, always wanting to play games. Boys are fun loving until
the day they die. Male puppies will usually not hike their leg if you have
them neutered at an early age. Females tend to become more reserved or
dignified as they age. Witness the human equivalent of the twinkling eyed
Grandpa still playing ball at age 65 while Grandma watches quietly from the
porch. Neutered males rarely exhibit secondary sexual behavior such as
"humping" or marking and lifting of legs. Once their testosterone levels
recede after neutering, most of these behaviors (if they ever existed) will
disappear. Boys who are neutered early (by 6 months) usually don't ever
raise their legs to urinate. Male dogs will do whatever they need to do to gain
your acceptance and praise. The female will usually come to you for
attentionn but when she's had enough, she will move away. The boys,
however, are always waiting for your attention. Females are usually less
distracted during training, as they are more eager to get it over with and get
back to their comfy spot on the couch. The female is less likely to wage a
dominance battle with YOU, but she can be cunning and resourceful in
getting her own way. She is more prone to mood swings. The female also
has periods of being "in heat" unless she is spayed. Seasonal heats can be a
month long nightmare - not just for the female, but for you and every male
dog in the neighborhood. If you are not breeding, it's best to have her
spayed. During this time, she will leave a bloody discharge on carpets,
couches, or anywhere she goes. She will be particularly moody during this
time, with a lot of personality changes and mood swings. A walk outside
during this period can be hazardous if male dogs are in the vicinity. She will
leave a scent for wandering intact males to follow right to your yard, where
they will hang out and wait for days to breed her.
