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So it's no secret that I'm looking for a puppy and an APBT puppy at that. I've talked to some breeders, been put on some waiting lists and this question keeps getting asked: Male or Female?
I'm pretty open about what to get. I just want the best fit dog for me, rather it's male or female it doesn't matter. Now the person who had done their research in me says I should get a female puppy because Nubs is male and Male/Female combos get along better. I'll be honest, I'm not looking forward to heat cycles, not in the slightest but I know no one likes them. As I'm going though train classes again with Nubs (I really slacked off on Nubs training right after his surgery) at LOT of talk has been on Female dogs and not having much of a will to please as much as male dogs do. You have to convince them to do things instead of them just wanting to do it because you asked.
This concerns me because I am getting this puppy as a working dog. I am planning on SAR work, and other things like Agility and WP. I'm going to need a dog that wants to please as well as work. While getting a puppy this is still something that isn't for sure, but with knowing lines, I know there's a higher chance of getting what I want. Thats one thing I LOVE about Nubs is his willingness to please. He WANTS to make me happy, it's his goal in life and he ENJOYS it when doing it.
I also know that intact Males often get extremely aggressive toward other males... I'm not worried so much about that, but I'd like to keep that stuff to a minimum if I could.
So... With Nubs being neutered what would you suggest for me a male or female as best fit and why?
I'm pretty open about what to get. I just want the best fit dog for me, rather it's male or female it doesn't matter. Now the person who had done their research in me says I should get a female puppy because Nubs is male and Male/Female combos get along better. I'll be honest, I'm not looking forward to heat cycles, not in the slightest but I know no one likes them. As I'm going though train classes again with Nubs (I really slacked off on Nubs training right after his surgery) at LOT of talk has been on Female dogs and not having much of a will to please as much as male dogs do. You have to convince them to do things instead of them just wanting to do it because you asked.
This concerns me because I am getting this puppy as a working dog. I am planning on SAR work, and other things like Agility and WP. I'm going to need a dog that wants to please as well as work. While getting a puppy this is still something that isn't for sure, but with knowing lines, I know there's a higher chance of getting what I want. Thats one thing I LOVE about Nubs is his willingness to please. He WANTS to make me happy, it's his goal in life and he ENJOYS it when doing it.
I also know that intact Males often get extremely aggressive toward other males... I'm not worried so much about that, but I'd like to keep that stuff to a minimum if I could.
So... With Nubs being neutered what would you suggest for me a male or female as best fit and why?