Are dogs more likely to be attacked than bitches? I was out walking with my 2 this morning and for no reason one of 2 border collies attacked Sam who is now 18 months old. It was a 12 year old bitch and the owner said his bitch sometimes attacked dogs! So why wasn't she on a lead! There was of course no apology he just said oh he can't fight back as he has a muzzle on, in fact it was a 'halti'. Sam wouldn't know how to  fight back anyway. I had to put my boot in to get this dog off of Sam, the bloke couldn't really say anything and he wasn't helping to get his dog off. I was so angry and upset although I've stopped shaking now. Luckily Sam is fine. I ask this question as Sam has been set upon before and would it make a difference if he was neutered.

Hi Ange,

Males may be more likely to bring about a fiesty reaction than bitches - personally I find males to be "all mouth and trousers" as a general rule and bitches, when stirred, more inclined to inflict damage BUT, and it is a big but, I don't find "dog attacks" to be common place :)

As to having him neutered being likely to make a difference, IMO it is likely to make him be pestered more as neutered males can smell more attractive (ie like a bitch) to entire males so he may inadvertently be inviting more attention.  That aside, removing his own testosterone is likely to make him feel even less secure or confident around other dogs and if he has had a few bad experiences it could make him feel bullied/vulnerable.

I wouldn't base any decisions on my dog on one young and poorly socialised/uncontrolled bitch - the problem lies with that owner and that dog - not yours!

Regards, Teri :) 

Hello Angie Sorry to hear about your plight. Bitches can be snappy towards malesor other bitches. Males can be aggressive towards each other (dominance thing)
The guy should have had his dog on a lead I would report him to the police if it happens again. You are quite right to stick the boot in do it as hard as you can and if you hurt the dog its likely to remember you and give you a wide bertn.
Another case of ignorant owners