dogs vs bitches: tell me about the differences
The Kishu Inu litter I put a deposit down was born! YAY!
The two males have been spoken for...probably for years...
I have been biased towards male dogs my whole life. I've never owned a female dog. Also, I have a female cat and a female wife and a looming suspicion that I will always be the only male in my household-family. No shoulder to lean on when I forget to put the lid down, etc etc. So sad!
My whole dog-naming scheme is going to be thrown off now too. There were like three female samurai in all of Japanese history. But so be it!
Now I ask you good nihonken people, to explain to me the differences between male and female dogs. Compare and contrast! Thanks!
The two males have been spoken for...probably for years...
I have been biased towards male dogs my whole life. I've never owned a female dog. Also, I have a female cat and a female wife and a looming suspicion that I will always be the only male in my household-family. No shoulder to lean on when I forget to put the lid down, etc etc. So sad!
My whole dog-naming scheme is going to be thrown off now too. There were like three female samurai in all of Japanese history. But so be it!
Now I ask you good nihonken people, to explain to me the differences between male and female dogs. Compare and contrast! Thanks!
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Jesse
My male is a princess. He hates getting his feet wet, he doesn't like being dirty. He refuses to poop if someone is watching. He is nervous in new situations but is always very friendly. He loves meeting new people and going for car rides and walks. He loves all other dogs. He is great with kids and very respectful of people in general. He loves to be cuddled and scratched and loves to sleep curled up at my feet.
My female is a DRAMA Queen! She has to be the center of attention, she is not big into cuddles or scratches but you have to keep your eyes on her or she throws a hissy fit. She loves being dirty, wet, stinky, etc. She will stay outside all day no matter what the weather. She will poop and pee just about anywhere. She enjoys walks. She does not like new people or places (nervous) and gets very scared when new people, especially men, come to our home. She barks like mad at them and then usually finds a place to hide until they leave. She barks at kids. She would rather sleep on the couch downstairs than with us.
:P Every dog (no matter gender) is different though!
She is a superb solid companion, pure, sincere, and very loyal. A female dog does not have to = a princess, so love whomever she is!
Females: More independent, more territorial, prone to food dominance, needs to be motivated to do something, plays rougher than the males, cleaner.
Males: Goofy, more clingy, more willing to please, more energetic/willing to play fetch with you or in general, friendlier to both humans and dogs.
The males are all momma's boys, very sensitive and like to stay close to home. They are welcoming of new females and wary of new humans. They are keen to scent mark over the girls, patrol the borders, present a united front when ever the mailman approaches, and make sure the birds stay out of the yard. They generally defer to the females when in the house, but don't take any crap from naughty girl pups while outside. They settle disputes very quickly.
The girls are all more vocal, they are highly suspicious of anything approaching their territory, and are more apt to go out and forage on their own without hesitation, and seem to be more independent than the boys. The girls are horrible about finding just the right spot to potty, and won't go unless the stars align and everything is perfect. They are also are much more likely to snarl and snark over anything, and if there is a squabble occuring, the boys watch from a quiet corner in the yard while the girls duke it out. When the males step in however, the girls quiet down or begin playing.
My females are quite playful and seem more energetic. In almost all cases they have been more outgoing and more willing to inspect/greet new people. People who have met them all have told me that they liked the females better because they seemed friendlier, even though the boys were more stately and calm. I think this is mostly temperment differences between related dogs more than sex differences.
Our dog is very clingy, doesn't like to be left alone, although he will sometimes go off into my room and sleep when we aren't home, very quietly. but it we are on the couch, he has to be there too.
I've also seen the same with what Chrystal said, my friend's australian shepherd does the same thing with the marking like a male. other than that she is a very clean dog and spends long periods of time cleaning herself daily.