GSPWI-ZL
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| 04/06/2011 4:24 PM |
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Currently I'm third pick for Males on my litter. However, I may have the option of sliding over to the female side at either the third or second pick if a family or two drop out. I'm curious why all you chose the sex you did and why? Also, any other information you'd like to share would be great as well! |
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Texas Belle
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| 04/06/2011 4:54 PM |
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| Love both. My females are smaller, they have matured a little faster and show more focus at an earlier age. The boys are bigger and mature slower, but my boy makes me laugh and is a momma's boy. The girls are just as loving, but show a tad more independence. All are equally smart. I would not base a selection of a puppy on male or female, but would instead look at the pup that fits your lifestyle and what you want in a puppy the best. |
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Bev Quarles, the Pointer Sisters (Belle and Halo), the Outlaw GSP (Johnny Ringo) and the little Princess (Fauna)
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Splat
Illinois (Northern)
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| 04/06/2011 5:01 PM |
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| I have 2 males but really not for any reason...I was buying them for my sons so of course because they are boys they wanted boy dogs...all the dogs before these two that I have owned have been females (but not gsp)... |
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zodiakgsps
NW PA
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| 04/06/2011 5:34 PM |
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Only difference I see personally is females always seem to come in season around hunting season or a field trial........I breed, so do not spay/nueter. (and if I do for some reason, I place the dog in a good hunting home)
I find no big difference in training or ability. Intact males can be a handful sometimes for a novice, I keep on them as they mature & control marking in the field & have no issues. I currently have 2 females and 3 males. |
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JMSGunner
Bucks County, PA
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| 04/06/2011 5:47 PM |
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Someone just told me this recently: girl dogs love you and boy dogs are in love with you.
My male is a LOVER!!! I am getting another male because I am very fond of boy animals. LOL 
Always had male bunnies, male rats, male horse... etc. |
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Jackie & Gunner
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dylandarling
craryville ny
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| 04/06/2011 6:05 PM |
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I totally agree with texas belle.....but I love my boy dogs...because they love me..the girls just think Im part of the bitch pack..BUT my boy thinks Im HIS BITCH!!!
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Max2
Oneonta NY
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| 04/06/2011 6:19 PM |
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My first shorthair I had no choice and to tell you the truth the current shorthair who is also a male I had no choice either but because I had a male for my first shorthair I would have choosen a male again. I to was curious why some people say they only want a female or only want a male and to be honest nothing I have heard could convince me to choose one over another.
Becuase they are such a versatile breed what are your plans for your new friend ? |
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bravepoint
North Gower, ON Canada
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| 04/06/2011 7:07 PM |
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| I have only ever had girls. I like the smaller size for agility and flyball, 2 of my favourite dog sports. I also like that girls mature quicker. My concern with male dogs is marking! Any time that we have had male dogs over they pee everywhere, I know it's probably because of the girls but it's annoying. My sons have always wanted girls when I have given them the choice. |
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GSPWI-ZL
Wisconsin
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| 04/06/2011 7:19 PM |
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Max2,
Well, my family has only had female dogs (all none GSP) so I'm pretty sure I'm going with a male. Also, I really love to hunt pheasants. Haven't been able to go very much lately, but when I do, I'm in heaven. I would mostly use the dog for hunting and a buddy to hangout with. |
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Smylinacha
Connecticut
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| 04/06/2011 7:24 PM |
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Our dog (male) was free and unexpected. He was a good surprise edition to the family! My lab was a male and all the gsps my husband had were males and females. |
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zodiakgsps
NW PA
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| 04/06/2011 7:49 PM |
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I have 3 intact males, had 5 (lost Buck and placed Bull), 3 were bred & none marked inside, ever, even when a female was in season. I think if you "control" it as soon as they start leg lifting they are fine. I have twice run a male with a female in season & he never touched her & we bred that night or the next AM.
I will say however, girls will fight MUCH worse if you have a spat, boys are way easier to break up!!! (always had a "pack", mom raised GSDS and Danes) |
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C J Mystic River
Upper Michigan
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| 04/06/2011 8:31 PM |
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I have to agree with Bev (Texas Belle) totally. I grew up with mostly males until the last two dogs which are females. After having my girl's I can really see not too much of a difference. I have had males that were fast learners at a young age just like my one female. I had males that were just couch potatoes that only did things if they had to like my other female.
Also temperament makes a difference and I do agree that you should be matched up with the puppy based on that not on your picking order. If your an active person and love to run, you don't want to have a dog that much rather lounge around on the couch all day. Your going to want one that is just as active as you. I was looking for an eager to please, fast learner and I was matched with a pup that was just what I was looking for and more.
But that is just my opinion. I have recently added a boy to my little family that is an utter goof ball, but has the qualities of my one female.... eager to please and fast learner. |
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Max2
Oneonta NY
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| 04/07/2011 3:56 AM |
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Posted By GSPWI-ZL on 04/06/2011 7:19 PM
Max2,
I would mostly use the dog for hunting and a buddy to hangout with.
Cool & thats my primary reason for having a GSP ! We don't have pheasents here other then the state stocked birds but we do have a lot of woodcock & grouse.
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pixie bee
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| 04/07/2011 4:52 AM |
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We've owned both and can not say one gender is better than another - different - yes, but not better.
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"Time with my dogs clears my mind, renews my faith, and lets me see the world as it is. My only regret loving dogs as I do, is the misery of their early departure." Robert G. Wehle
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bravepoint
North Gower, ON Canada
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| 04/07/2011 5:14 AM |
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Ann,
I am considering getting a male GSP next time. My husband is still reluctant. He's not a dog person to begin with and we have 4! I told him we can train a male not too lift it's leg on the deck, the furniture etc. It'll be a while before we add any more dogs but interesting to read the comments. |
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Gail, Moka, Avery, Terra & Rayne
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MOOSE1
Fruitport, MI
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| 04/07/2011 5:25 AM |
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| I own both males and females. My boys tend to be a bit more hard headed when it comes to learning things than my girls. Or maybe it is what Bev said that the girls tend to mature faster than the boys. We have found that our girl puppies learn potty training faster than the boys. Seem to learn their names faster as well. That being said so far hunting wise we have had our boys outperform our girls in the way of the field. This COULD be due to the fact that they don’t have to take time off from the field for heat cycles. One thing to think of is if you want to deal with heat cycles if you are not going to spay or neuter as well. I like my boys and girls equally. But my girls hold that “special” place in my heart. :0) |
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everbell
Kanata, ON
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| 04/07/2011 6:24 AM |
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I have one of each and love them each for different reasons.
Bogart is my momma's boy, but is a lot more challenging physically.
Shiraz is a cuddler, but is a total PITA about getting her own way.
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MainCreeksRemi
Wisconsin
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| 04/07/2011 7:27 AM |
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I voted Male because I only have one male GSP. I do have 2 female labs though.
Before we got Remi I never thought I'd get a male dog. I have always been a fan of females and just never thought I'd get a male. We came across Remi and he stole our hearts right away.
The biggest thing I've noticed between males & females in general (not comparing GSP's keep in mind) is that Remi is a huge momma's boy. He follows me around everywhere and he's so attached to me. The girls like attention & cuddles on their own terms. But Remi is a cuddler with DH too, more so with me, but if DH lays down Remi cant help but curl up next to him or be laying ON TOP of him.
I would say both my girls were easier to train but that could be the difference in breed too.
With that said, another Male GSP will be in our future, hopefully sooner than later.  |
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pixie bee
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| 04/07/2011 8:48 AM |
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I have not found girls to learn faster or males to be better in the field.
I would say it is more an an individual thing.
I have found that Haiko and Bregon interpret commands differently.
For example - I teach 'search'- easy command, go out and look. For Haiko, I don't have to give a fetch command on drags,water blinds,etc- he goes straight out on 'search' and does his retrieive-he seems to know what to do, I think he recognizes the tasks and performs them regardless of the command given. With Bregon, if I say 'search' on a drag or a water blind,
that is exactly what he does - so, I have to say fetch and he takes the 'line'.
So, to Bregon 'search' actually means search.
I have not had any issues with males marking,fighting or any type of dominance issues. I have 2 intact males now and I would get a third w/o fear of issues.
I believe very much of the outcome is dependent on breeding and leadership and not so much male/female.
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therozypozy
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| 04/07/2011 1:15 PM |
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Well I have two females . . . but they could not be more different. Mainly went with a female because they are smaller in size. My older GSP wants to be near you all the time and is always checking in. She follows me around alot and you can certainly tell she is my dog. If you open the back door for them to go out, unless she has to go potty, she will not go out unless I go with her. Now the puppy Java, you open then back door and she is outta there! She does not care if you come or not.
No doubt if I were a hunter, Maple would not necessarily need a tracking device as I really do not think she would get out of site. But Java, she would definitely have to have one. |
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