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Should I get a male or female dog if I have a female cat?
Interestingly, when you have more than one dog or cat, the opposite sexes get along better. Maybe they see each other as less of a threat when it comes to their mating instincts or their place within the social pack. And spaying and neutering have alleviated many of the gender-specific problem behaviors.
Should I get a male or female puppy for my female dog?
You should consider your household and the lifestyle that you and your dog will have. If you have lots of people in and out for gatherings or like to take your dog into public places, a female may be the best choice. If you have several dogs or intend to add to your canine family, a male may be a better fit.
Do people prefer female or male puppies?
Many dog people say male dogs are more affectionate, while female dogs tend not to want the constant attention and validation that the boys often seem to crave. They say female dogs can be “moody” and “independent,” while male dogs can be “clingy” and “silly.”
What gender dog is more affectionate?
Male dogs are usually more affectionate than females, and some positively crave human attention.
Is it better to get female dog?
Health Differences According to petMD, spaying female dogs can help prevent health problems like mammary cancer or uterine infections and neutering male dogs can protect them from benign prostatic hyperplasia and testicular cancer.
Do female cats get along with dogs better than males?
Usually not. It matters more for two dogs or two cats than one of each. My female and male cats both got on very well with my dogs, but only my female cat showed mothering behavior to my young puppies. She was very attached to one particular puppy (a boy).
Is it better to have a male or female dog?
Generally speaking, female dogs are relatively smaller in size and warmer in temperaments. There are, however, some male dogs that are just as affectionate as female dogs. Many dog trainers and breeders recommend a female dog to homes with small children.
Does it matter if my cat is male or female?
In general, the answer is that it does not matter. They are different species so there will be no “sexual tension”. Both cat and dog males are, in general, more aggressive and territorial than their female counterparts so “all females” is likely to be more peaceful. Neutering makes both cats and dogs less territorial and more peaceful.
Is it bad to have two cats of the same gender?
The problem with homes with two animals of the same gender is because it can cause tension. This isn’t always the case, but some male and female cats (mostly males though) can be aggressive to new members of the household as they see them as a threat. This is also something that happens with dogs.