https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:01:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-278911 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:13:44 +0000 BananaPancakes 278911@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our lab is female. We've just found they make better duck dogs. They tend to train easier and smarter, and seem more eager to please. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-278870 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:33:07 +0000 Mrs. Cowgirl 278870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we have a girl dog. didn't want to deal with a boy dog's little thingy...heh heh </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-278844 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:50:08 +0000 heartsnsunshine 278844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>all our kitties ( 3 of them) are boys. I find that male cats are more "loveable".... and now I just found out Im having a boy.... Im surrounded by testosterone! </p> <p>I think we lean towards the male gender... not sure why... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-277814 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:39:33 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 277814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a female dog.. I've never had a male! She does hump everything! Not people, because she is way to small to manage that (only 4 pounds) but she humps slippers, stuffed animals, etc. She is spayed and has been since she was 6 months old! They told us in puppy school they hump to show they are in charge! lol<br /> I think our next dog will be a male because my husband is feeling out numbered.. especially since our dog is SO small and not very manly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-277800 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:35:43 +0000 MsLipGloss 277800@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>2 kitties, one boy and one girl (both fixed), but no preference for either sex. I would have more of both if I could! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-277725 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:14:30 +0000 blackbird 277725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle, that's how male cats are sometimes neutered, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-277490 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:59:13 +0000 googly-eyes 277490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a cat. She is female. My mom always said they were easier to pick up after, and didn't pee everywhere. That has actually been my experience too (and they were all fixed) but it could just be coincidence! :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-277404 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:00:57 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 277404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've had a girl Berner and boy Berner. Both are great, but my girl was something really special. She was a wonderful dog! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-277302 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:46:37 +0000 prettylizy 277302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have one of each, and our female humps our male when she wants to feel like the boss (both were fixed as puppies). Ournext pup will be a female, she is lower maintenance than her brother! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-277246 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:17:09 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 277246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: I knoe they do it to calves, but I've never heard of it being done to dogs. I think someone did it to my dog because he doesn't have any male tendencies and doesn't have a scar. It's like they were never there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-277136 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:36:26 +0000 daniellemybelle 277136@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a male dog, but he's only about 4 1/2 months old, so no humping or any annoying behaviors yet. He was a breeze to train though, and is a loving, sweet boy. I think female dogs can be more loyal/attached, but we like that he is easygoing and not clingy. I couldn't imagine having anybody other than our sweet little boy!</p> <p>@Leialou: Is tying off their male parts something people really do!? :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-276901 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:08:00 +0000 blackbird 276901@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Two male cats, but I didn't care when I got them. I do know now that male cats are prone to kidney stones, and after almost losing one of mine to a blockage, it's something I'll have to be aware of in the future since males are higher risk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-276573 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:28:59 +0000 JerricaBenton 276573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our dog is a boy and he is seriously the most cuddly loving dog I've ever been around! He did hump a bit in the early days but not since he was neutered. He's a Boston Terrier though, and I know they are known for having really social and loving personalities :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-276543 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:40:00 +0000 LuLu Mom 276543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Female dog, we were told they train easier and have less accidents, although I haven't found this to be the case. She still has accidents as a "I'm punishing you for leaving me" kind of thing. She will do it immediately when we leave; I have had to turn around after forgetting something and there was already a present on the rug. She has to be locked up usually when we leave because of this diva attitude. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-276514 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:14:26 +0000 mrs. bird 276514@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My grandma always says to get boys because they're cheaper to neuter than females are to spay :D she's extremely frugal! We have a boy cat, but gender didn't play a big part in our selection though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-276499 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:06:46 +0000 mrsjyw 276499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we have one of each! dh usually prefers female dogs since that's what he grew up with; i didn't really have a preference because my mom never let us have dogs; i love them both equally and they're lovable for diff reasons! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-276474 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:46:13 +0000 pelikila 276474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer female dogs and male cats. For the dogs I just prefer the hygiene and temperment of female dogs. For cats, male cats have tended to be more loving in my experience. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-276464 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:37:57 +0000 autumnlove 276464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a male dog and I have never owned a female dog! I guess I have a preference for boy pets? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-276462 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:36:26 +0000 Minnie_Girl 276462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Growing up, my family had males and females of both dogs and cats. I can't say it made any difference, especially when all the parts were removed. Personalities seemed to be more based on the breed and individual animal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-276447 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:24:09 +0000 heffalump 276447@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a male. No preference .... ive only had him so I don't know the difference really. </p> <p>@mrbee: my dog has only humped my bil, and it has something to do with trying to show dominance because it's when my bil is playing rough with my niece. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-276446 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:22:38 +0000 regberadaisy 276446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Female dog! NO real preference. My IL's pets were male and female so I've been around both. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-276441 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:19:27 +0000 chibee 276441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a male and a female also. They are both extremely affectionate and cuddly, but my boy is more sweet and submissive in temperament and my girl is more independent and extremely, extremely stubborn. We have 5 dogs in our family (in-laws) of which 3 are boys and 2 are girls, and all the boys are bullied by the girls and the two girls do not get along. They are all small dog breeds - I kind of find that with the small breeds, the males are more docile and the females more dominant and independent. However, my boy DOES lift his leg from time to time so that is a pain in my butt, if I ever get another dog, I will probably get a girl to avoid this! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-276418 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:09:58 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 276418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a male and a female dog. The male never humps. He doesn't even lift his leg when he pees. I think his male parts were tied off when he was born. When my husband adopted him he was already fixed. Our female dog was harder to potty train. We still have to crate her when we leave for long periods of time. They are both affectionate and playful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-276407 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:04:33 +0000 MamaMoose 276407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Growing up we had almost exclusively male pets (cats and dogs). We had one girl cat she was real bi-atch. So we just stuck with male animals after that. Hubs and I have a male dog and the only person he has ever humped is my husband and it's very very rare, and I don't know that I've ever seen him hump another dog. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-276403 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:02:54 +0000 MrsBrewer 276403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a male and a female cat. I love them both to death! I grew up with only female cats and I have to say that male cats are definitely more affectionate!! My little boy is a cuddler, he follows me around the house 24/7. I love it though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-276400 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:00:51 +0000 chopsuey 276400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All my dogs have been boys. Prefer male pets over female </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-276394 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:58:38 +0000 mrbee 276394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Chillybear: I've raised dozens of dogs, all of the same breed. I agree that breed makes a difference, but I think that gender can also make a big difference! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-276389 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:57:37 +0000 Alivoo01 276389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've had 3 dogs, 2 males and 1 female. I prefer the males. The female was a nightmare to potty train. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-276385 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:56:21 +0000 Chillybear 276385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had 1 female and 2 male dogs each at different times. I think the temperament of the dog has more to do with the breed traits and how it was trained than the gender. </p> <p>I found that the female seemed a bit more possessive and spiteful. As she aged she got nippy too. She was a terrier mix. My 2 males - Shiba Inu and a lab/hound mix. the shiba acted more like a cat at times very standoffish around new people but overall very gentle and affectionate. Me and him were best buds and he was always by my side. my current dog is the lab mix and while he's overly friendly he's a bit skittish around loud noises. </p> <p>When we rescued him we chose male because of the personal experience we'd had with our other pets and i've always thought it was easier to house train a male. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-your-pets-male-or-female-do-you-have-a-preference#post-276380 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:52:30 +0000 DillonLion 276380@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Boy dog here. He rarely, rarely humps anyone.</p> <p>I grew up with a girl dog, but she wanted basically nothing to do with me and wasn't very loving to anyone besides my mom and dad. </p>