New with question.. Boy or girl?

[Misti]

Hello all... My husband and I are about to add a mini Goldendoodle to our family.. We go pick put our pup in 2 weeks. Ive been set on getting a boy because I heard they were more loving and have a better temperment but wanted other opinions on this? Is there a big difference between the sexes or no? We want an easy going and loving dog, especially since we have 3 children. Would like to hear everyones opinion on this. Thanks!! :)

[Marnie, Stanlee's Mom]

Just goes to show.....what do any of us know.  LOL

[F, Calla & Luca]

My male rarely pees outside unless he really has to go, never in the house. He squats. His "thing" does not stick out. Kids should learn about body parts.

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

hmm, he never pees inside and rarely outside. Does he have a magic bladder?!

 

I agree, kids should learn about body parts. My four year old niece blurted out a comment about her "vagina" at a family gathering and my dad had a fit. He was so shocked and horrified and wondering "where she learned to use such language". My sister in law calmly explained that parents nowadays try to teach the proper words. Of course this launched my dad into a reminiscent discussion of the terms I used to use to refer to my own lady bits. I had to quickly remind everyone that this was a discussion about Devyn's bits, not mine. My dad can be so mortifying sometimes.

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Oh please, share with us the words you used to refer to your own "lady bits" !!!!! Lol

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

not a chance!

[F, Calla & Luca]

I said "unless he really has to go". Occasionally on walks he pees a little to let dogs know he's been there I guess. But Luca sometimes doesn't even pee in the morning and waits till lunchtime. He has camel somewhere in his genetic background.

[Adina P]

Male dogs, that are neutered, rarely pee on everything.  That's more of a myth.  As for explaining to little kids what it is, they have to learn about male/female body parts some time. 

[Deanna & Desi & Cori]

When we arrived at the breeder's house on "choose your puppy day", the guy ahead of us was methodically running each puppy (in numerical order) through a series of personality tests.  He wanted to find the perfect puppy for his daughter.  We were last on the reservations list, so we assumed that everybody else would get their first or second choices and that we'd get what was left, and we were fine with that.  Male/female didn't matter.  Color didn't matter.  We just wanted a puppy to love.  So rather than "choosing", I sat in the pen with the pups hoping that one would choose me.  As it turned out, Sedona slept through most of my session - woke up at the last minute and basically said in her little puppy way, "Choose me!"  We gave the breeder her number as our first priority, fully expecting to get some other dog (as I said, last on the reservation list).  Long story short, Sedona WAS selected by the breeder to be ours - and she is perfect for us!!! 

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Misti, I have one of each and I love them both for two very different reasons. And it's not their sex that makes them who they are, I feel anyway. The post from Marnie is the opposite of everything I've ever witnessed of my dogs and hundreds of other dogs that I know. But we don't really know who wrote it, so there's not much reason to use it as fact anyway.
But you asked and quite frankly, the personality, as described by the breeder is all that matters. I'd ask for the type of personality traits you want most and whatever body it comes in is secondary. Heck, I wouldn't even ask if it were a girl or a boy when it comes to personality.

[Adina P]

I prefer male dogs but I think it's all in my head.  My two females have been very different (and similar to each other) from my one male.  But this is a VERY small sample size.  You need to work with a very good breeder who is a true 'dog person' and can help you choose the dog with the right temperament and personality for your family.  The genitals and peeing thing is really small stuff compared to the right temperament overall...and most males, when neutered, aren't big into marking 'all over.'

[Shannon and Finn]

I also prefer male dogs for some reason. Had 2 female dogs growing up and this is my 2nd male dog. Found the males to be more social and snuggly and the females were more sassy and operated on their own terms. Finn takes social and snuggly to a new level for sure. I haven't had dogs that were big markers, but they were neutered young and I also think it is learned at times. I don't allow them to mark on walks because it makes me crazy and they normally squat to go anyway. The boy parts hasn't been an issue either!
I agree that personality is most important when choosing a pup, but my puppies always chose me anyway!

[GBK]

I have had two boys, both sweet and loving mamma's boys.  My first girl, she is more aloof, still very sweet, but wants her space.  Also more pushy and jealous of her brother and her friend dogs, and jealous of strange dogs I pet.