One of these important considerations when deciding between a male and female dog is one’s personality. Of course, one should take into account that, like any other dog, they will have their unique personality; still, a few common trends are seen in both male and female dogs.
In social behavior, male dogs, including female Goldendoodles, can show signs of being dominant or territorial at puberty. If not properly managed this behavior could be a problem, especially where other intact male dogs exist in the household. At puberty, female dogs can be more independent, which can at times be mistaken for loneliness. They may be less interested in the game and more absorbed in everything around them. Intact females can have hormonal fluctuations which sometimes leads to an incompatibility issue between the two females. Female vs male Goldendoodle can differ slightly in size, temperament, and behavior, but both genders share the breed’s signature intelligence and affectionate nature.
Characteristics and Temperament of Male Dogs
Other physical and emotional characteristics can also be observed among male dogs. This is because of their outgoing and playful personality and how they treat each member of the family with the same profound love. They are also demonstrative and are more eager to gain human attention. They can easily give up their work to get a little more time and attention from their human companions. They can be more territorial and dominant, especially toward other male dogs, but this is much easier to diminish by neutering.
Depending on the training, intact males can sometimes be a little easier to distract. At that age, training will be more difficult due to all the interesting smells and situations, and it’s easy to lose their attention. On the other hand, they can be really funny to work with, due to their playing and attention-seeking nature. The testosterone responsible for distracting the male dog is not a problem to any great degree until sexual maturity, which comes at the age of 8 to 12 months. Until then, there should be little to no perceptible difference in how males and females react to distractions.
Characteristics and Temperament of Female Dogs
Female dogs are generally considered a little more independent and a tad more reserved or aloof than males. They can be very endearing, but they usually ask for attention much more on their say-so. Some female dog owners will go so far as to say she’s been more ‘serious’ or ‘dignified’ since puppyhood. Oftentimes, you will find women very attached to one individual family member.
Female dogs are hardly ever as dominant or territorial as males, and they are less likely to attack unless they have puppies to protect. However, a female dog in heat can suffer a lot from hormonal fluctuations, making them sometimes become erratic around other dogs.
This is because in general, the male-size dog is just bigger and will need much more spacious roaming and larger space for comfortable movements, especially if larger breeds are required. Therefore, if you stay in an apartment, then it’s better to choose a female dog rather than a male. However, gold endodols come in many sizes, so you get to choose the ideal size to fit in your home.
Although energy levels among dogs can vary more by breed and size rather than gender, it is important to know that all dogs must be physically active. If you are a very active person, certainly a large dog will always be ready for an outing, running, or any other activity. On the other hand, if you are looking for a less active partner, then you can choose a small dog as it runs in a limited area and plays to keep it in shape.
HEALTH AND CARE
Some health diseases can be found more in males, and some are in females. Regular appointment with a doctor is a must for every gender, whether male or female. In addition, remember to take into account the associated costs and implications of spaying/neutering if you are going to do that. If you purchased your Golden Retriever from a responsible breeder, you most certainly will be asked to agree to spay/neuter by a certain age. Spaying/neutering all dogs not specifically designated as breeding dogs is considered responsible pet ownership.
Conclusion
If this is your first dog, the gender becomes less important. As a responsible pet owner, you should spay and neuter your family pet. Thus, you would have a gender-neutral dog and get to deal with other things of more importance.
In such a case as the Goldendoodle, the general health conditions, known trainability, and breed temperament would be a huge consideration. Goldendoodles are intelligent and friendly, a good family pet due to their low shedding. Female vs male Goldendoodle may have subtle differences in behavior and size, but both are equally loving, loyal, and intelligent companions.
One important thing to remember is, while we’ve discussed general trends, that with any individual dog, he or she is just that—an individual. You may get a very playful female, or you may have received a very quiet, independent male dog. In many cases, the individual upbringing, training, and personality of a dog are likely to have a high impact on behavior and temperament compared to being a trait of just sex.
