Hi,

Can anyone tell me what to be aware of with a male dog. I am always being told to go for a bitch as I have 2 young children, but i love the males. Do they wonder off more on walks and are they really constantly after any dogs on heat! Any help, much appreciated.
Kind regards

Hi
I must admit I prefer male dogs and especially in Goldens. I've had both sexes over many years and have always preferred the temperament of the dogs over the bitches.  Golden isn't a breed that will usually really go nuts if there is an in season bitch nearby.Many breeders will have several males together without any problems. Obviously if you had your OWN bitch in season as well as a dog you will get the not eating, the howling etc for a while, especially in a young dog (they tend to settle as they grow older) but in all my years of having had Goldens (25 years) I have never had a male that has noticed in season bitches away from my own house.

Whether they wander off during walks or not is all due to your training, and it has nothing to do with the sex. If you start recall training as soon as you get the puppy you need never have any problem at all.

The choice of sex of a dog is usually a personal one and everyone will have different opinions (and of course it can vary between breeds!), but personally I would always recommend a dog over a bitch in Goldens as a pet.

Bitches are spoken to be more loving. I would say deffinatley male if It was my choice. Personally, I think the bitches are more laid back and proven to me, easily putts on weight. But that obviously varies from breeder to breeder. It is really up to you. Depending on your family, you have to decide whether you want a slightly laid back dog/bitch.
I have chocolate Labradors, English Bullys and Staffies.

Hope this information helps you.
Good look with your search.
Thanks, LoLa xX

Thank you for your reply - I have only just found it as presumed I didnt have any as they didnt email me (like on another forum!!) So nice to read your reply as we have just put a deposit on a male one and collect him on 3rd December, so makes me feel much better!!

Julie

I agree with goldmali I prefer dogs to bitches too. I have worked with goldens all my life and own them too and I must admit the boys are more loving than any girl. It a hormone thing (HA!)bitches just tend to be more independent! I am not saying that a golden male will be the perfect beast regardless it still takes training, socialisation aswell as being bred from parents that have the biddable temperament that all goldens should have (as well as all the health checks, hips,eyes elbows!). Good luck with your new puppy when you decide to get him/her.