Female v.s. Male
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Noe doglover dont ya know us girlies are all just plain mean... no j/k I dont really think it will matter male over female. Granted males should but really dont need to be fixed where as females unless you are showing or breeding should be fixed. But I really think in my own opinion it really doesnt matter if you dont have a certain sex in mind.
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Troy, I loved your reply.
FWIW, in Rottweilers, there ARE significant differences most of the time.
Most of the time, males are larger, more dominant, more independent, more dog aggressive, harder to housetrain, and harder to keep fenced, particularly if left intact.
Males are more likely to bite you, an intruder, or another dog than a bitch is.
I do not recommend male dogs to first time Rottweiler owners, and would not place a male with a first time owner except in unusual circumstances.
As in most things, there are exceptions to every rule. There are bitches who are as tough as any male (I have 2 of them) and there are males who are very soft and easy to get along with (I had one of those too).
However, in general, in Rottweilers, males are a larger dose of everything that goes for the breed, both positive and negative.
JMO as always.
FWIW, in Rottweilers, there ARE significant differences most of the time.
Most of the time, males are larger, more dominant, more independent, more dog aggressive, harder to housetrain, and harder to keep fenced, particularly if left intact.
Males are more likely to bite you, an intruder, or another dog than a bitch is.
I do not recommend male dogs to first time Rottweiler owners, and would not place a male with a first time owner except in unusual circumstances.
As in most things, there are exceptions to every rule. There are bitches who are as tough as any male (I have 2 of them) and there are males who are very soft and easy to get along with (I had one of those too).
However, in general, in Rottweilers, males are a larger dose of everything that goes for the breed, both positive and negative.
JMO as always.
Great answer Troy. Our backyard has holes everywhere from both of the dogs, but mainly the male. You have to be careful to not break an ankle!
To answer the OP question. I guess it is just a preference to each individual. Males are most of the time more dominant and females are nurturing and protective in a motherly way. I prefer female with dogs and cats. But wouldn't you know, my heart dog was a male. I have nothing against males, it's just that I prefer females because of all the ones that I have met, they seem a little more docile and caring than the males.
To answer the OP question. I guess it is just a preference to each individual. Males are most of the time more dominant and females are nurturing and protective in a motherly way. I prefer female with dogs and cats. But wouldn't you know, my heart dog was a male. I have nothing against males, it's just that I prefer females because of all the ones that I have met, they seem a little more docile and caring than the males.
You may plan on getting a female, but don't be too surprised if you go to pick out your pup and fall head over heels for a male! That happened to me with my Dobe. I was planning on a red female but fell for the big black and tan male pup. He was (and still is.... ex-husband still treats him well, I guess) a big baby... and I mean BIG!!!! Comes almost up to my hip (I'm 5' 8"), but thinks he's a lap dog.
Anyway..... I'd plan on what you think is the better of the two sexes, but seriously look at all the pups and check out their temperments and dispositions.
JMO.....
Sara
Anyway..... I'd plan on what you think is the better of the two sexes, but seriously look at all the pups and check out their temperments and dispositions.
JMO.....
Sara
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Whether I, as a breeder, would select a male or female puppy for you would depend on several things:
What do you plan to do with the dog?
Have you ever trained a dog before, and if so, please describe?
Would you describe yourself as more of a leader in social situations, or a follower?
I would, as a breeder, if I were interviewing you as a prospective home for one of my puppies, be interested in what you know about the breed, what books and other material you have read/studied, and what exactly, the activites are you plan to participate in with your new puppy.
Just as a beginning of course. You would have to endure hours of grilling before you would be approved.
What do you plan to do with the dog?
Have you ever trained a dog before, and if so, please describe?
Would you describe yourself as more of a leader in social situations, or a follower?
I would, as a breeder, if I were interviewing you as a prospective home for one of my puppies, be interested in what you know about the breed, what books and other material you have read/studied, and what exactly, the activites are you plan to participate in with your new puppy.
Just as a beginning of course.
You would have to endure hours of grilling before you would be approved. 
Maybe Roxie was the exception to the rule...but, she was the most testy little critter I have ever owned. She was, and is very protective. She is (and I have said this before) the only dog I have ever had, that growled at me the first time I held her. She was my mother's day present in 1997. I had been wanting a rottie and I got her. But, I have to say, I wouldn't trade her for the world. She is motherly with puppy's and so loving. But, if a stranger crossed her...look out, she would give her life for us. Oh, she is very opinionated also, if she doesn't like someone she will let me know. She, out of respect and being trained, does mind extremely well. She is perfect, what can I say. My husband's grandmother had a male rottie. He weighed 185 lbs at his death. He hated everybody but her. When she built her new house she had a room added on with a glass window in her den so he could watch tv when she was gone. Other than that he stayed in the house with her. No one could get close to her when he was alive.
But, I have to say...I believe the females mature faster than the males. They seem to come into their temperament long before the males do.
But, I have to say...I believe the females mature faster than the males. They seem to come into their temperament long before the males do.
I found my males settled down faster than my females. BUT, looking back, Except for my 1st male, all the others I whelped... while I bought 2 females !! This just dawned on me !!! My favorite dogs were Bushwacker, Bear and Bubba !! All home grown !! Hmmmmmmmmmmmm.... could it be the breeding and what I did with the pups from day one ???
Male vs Female dogs..... In my experience with Rotts and Amstaffs (the only breeds I have owned as adult) Females take life more seriously and mentally mature sooner. Males are physically stronger but less intense. example: Saladin is much stronger than Athena but if I give them each a bone Sal will lick and chew, just having a good time. Athena will chew and chew until she defeats the bone. . With the Rotts I had the female was the better watch dog and guard dog, but I didn't encourage that behavior in any of my dogs, Macha (female) was just a natural.
I think Males stay puppies longer (Mentally) and are less independant than females. Males are more reckless and charge into the middle of things more often.
It is harder to earn the affection, loyality and love of a female than a male in my experience.
Males do tend to be more dominant with other dogs.
Males in my experience have more stamina during play.
Males seem to be healthier in my experience.
Neutering a male is cheaper and quicker recovery.
Those are just my experiences. I have owned 5 dogs in my adult life (3 Rotts (2 males, 1 Female / Two Amstaffs 1 male and 1 female) Some of my obsevations are from dogs I had as a kid and dogs of friends and family.
Hope that helps.
. With the Rotts I had the female was the better watch dog and guard dog, but I didn't encourage that behavior in any of my dogs, Macha (female) was just a natural.I think Males stay puppies longer (Mentally) and are less independant than females. Males are more reckless and charge into the middle of things more often.
It is harder to earn the affection, loyality and love of a female than a male in my experience.
Males do tend to be more dominant with other dogs.
Males in my experience have more stamina during play.
Males seem to be healthier in my experience.
Neutering a male is cheaper and quicker recovery.
Those are just my experiences. I have owned 5 dogs in my adult life (3 Rotts (2 males, 1 Female / Two Amstaffs 1 male and 1 female) Some of my obsevations are from dogs I had as a kid and dogs of friends and family.
Hope that helps.
R
I have always had a strong preference for bitches. I may never own a male dog again. Showing and breeding dogs, it's just so much easier to only have ONE sex when you have intact animals.
I will reiterate:
In almost 18 years of experience with this breed, in Rottweilers, Bitches tend to be (vs males, and this is MOST dogs, not all)
Easier to train, house and obedience wise
Less dominant
Less likely to bite you, strangers, or other dogs who do not live in your pack
Less likely to have other dominance issues such as marking, resource guarding, dog aggression, etc.
Bitches are SIGNIFICANTLY smaller than male dogs in Rottweilers. A good sized bitch is 85 to 90 lbs.
Males will be 20 to FORTY pounds larger. This in itself makes a HUGE difference in keeping and managing and training a dog.
My bitches are VERY affectionate, both with me, and others.
I will reiterate:
In almost 18 years of experience with this breed, in Rottweilers, Bitches tend to be (vs males, and this is MOST dogs, not all)
Easier to train, house and obedience wise
Less dominant
Less likely to bite you, strangers, or other dogs who do not live in your pack
Less likely to have other dominance issues such as marking, resource guarding, dog aggression, etc.
Bitches are SIGNIFICANTLY smaller than male dogs in Rottweilers. A good sized bitch is 85 to 90 lbs.
Males will be 20 to FORTY pounds larger. This in itself makes a HUGE difference in keeping and managing and training a dog.
My bitches are VERY affectionate, both with me, and others.