Doodle Gender

[Cooper's Mommy]

We are expectant doodle parents (just got word that the litter has arrived). We might have a choice of what gender (among other things) puppy is ours but most likely it'll be male. Have heard different things about gender, some have told us that male puppies/dogs are harder but have also heard that with labradoodles (esp after being fixed) its less of an issue. Would love some thoughts from the community.

Thanks!!

[Holly Paterniti]

I currently have a male Labradoodle.............all my life, I had male dogs........I just think boys are easier to handle. From my understanding a female you must wait til they have their first cycle to get fixed (please everyone tell me if I am wrong.....this is what I have been told) while males as soon as their testies drop they are done. Bear was 6 months old when we had him fixed.

[Sandy]

Poor Toby only has one dropped testicle, currently, and the vet says that if the other hasn't dropped by six months he'll have to "find" it when Toby gets fixed. Ouch!

[Adina P]

You don't HAVE TO wait for females to hit their first cycle...not at all. MANY breeders are now spaying at 7 weeks before pups go home to new families to prevent accidental (or purposeful) litters from their lines. The testicle dropping thing is simply because it's an easier surgery than to have to FIND the testicle that hasn't yet dropped.

[Holly Paterniti]

Sorry about that Adina.........that is what I had heard......maybe that is the old school.

[GBK]

Have had two boys and Kona is my first girl. The boys are dolls, and I wouldn't hesitate to get another. I have never had an issue with leg lifting or aggression. With Kona she is very sweet and a really fast learner, but boy she has a little attitude :) She get's along great with all dogs and people, but it's that "me first" thing with her and Buddy and she is jealous of other dogs that vie for my attention too. If I had more than two dogs I would only have one female and the rest males.

[2fbh0gfp1tgnd]

By my personal experience, I have found that males tend to be a little more social and affectionate, and females tend to be a little more independent. I think potty training really depends on methods and consistance more than sex of the dog. I haven't found that goldendoodles or labradodles have a mean bone in thier bodies so I don't think you will run into any major personality differences between male and female. Good luck choosing and we can't wait to see photos!!