Many years ago when we adopted our first pet dog from an animal shelter, our major concern was the breed that suits our family lifestyle.
Little did we consider the sex of a dog as a deciding factor before adoption.
Fast forward to today’s society, the conversation is broader among intending pet owners, especially first-time pet owners
More and more people are more interested in not just the breed of a dog but also their sex.
This has led to interesting and intriguing questions in certain quarters such as “Are female Dogs More Happy, Loving & Loyal than Male Dogs”
While the sex of a dog might make a difference in certain behavioral characteristics, other indices such as their breed, upbringing, individual temperament, and environment are of more importance and deciding factor.
However, let’s look at the factors that might make female dogs more happy, loving, and loyal than male dogs.
Hormonal Differences:
Unneutered male dogs are more protective of their territory, displaying some behaviors that might tbe unsettling to people most especially strangers.
This hormonal-induced behavior is a result of their desire to mate with a female dog and also to exert their dominance in their territory.
Meanwhile, an unspayed female bitch is calmer and attention-seeking.
This might come off to some people as more happy and loving, unlike their male counterparts.
However, it is best advised to castrate dogs.
Read here to learn more about why neutering and spaying in dogs is important.
Human Bias:
Not surprising that one of the factors that might contribute to making female dogs more happy, loving, and loyal than male dogs is our own doing.
Our general expectations of the male dog are usually higher when compared to their female counterparts.
In some cases, the training is different and is more vigorous for the males than the females.
Some dog owners have admitted to providing extra care, resources, comfort, and attention to their female dogs than their male dogs.
When this is the norm, the female dog will feel more loved, cared for, and protected which can make them more happy, loving, and loyal than the male dogs.
Male or Female – Is it Important?
The gender of a dog those not matter except if you are a breeder or have individual preferences for a particular gender.
If you are a breeder that owns a bitch, it will be suitable to adopt a male dog for breeding when the female is on heat.
Otherwise, you can adopt the breed of dog that suits your lifestyle without paying much consideration to their gender.
Against some popular belief that male dogs are restless, dominant, assertive, and less obedient than their female counterparts, these traits are not elusive to the males but their training, especially at the puppy stage.
Are You Drawn To a Male or Female Dogs:
When it relates to the gender of a dog, it is not a crime to be sexist.
This can be a result of experience for pet owners or individual preferences for intending pet owners or for some, it might be stereotype.
However, a male or a female dog regardless of their breed, are equally loving, happy, and loving.
Differences between Male and Female Dogs:
There are some differences, especially physical differences in male and female dogs.
These differences are sometimes not clear cut and exceptions may abound. They are
Size and Appearance:
Male dogs are usually taller, more robust, have a better body build, and weigh more than female dogs.
Energy Levels:
The neutered male dog has more energy levels when compared to the unspayed bitch that is more conserved.
Their higher energy levels can be attributed to their testosterone hormones.
Territorial Habits:
The male dogs are naturally more territorial, marking their territory with urine.
Their territorial behavior can sometimes become dangerous to other males especially when the female is on heat.
While the females are less territorial but can become equally or more territorial when they have puppies.
Nurturing Instinct for their Puppies:
When the female dogs have had a litter, they tend to be more nurturing and family-oriented to their puppies than the male dogs.
They form stronger bonds with their puppies and can sacrifice their lives for their young ones.