Male or Female Dachshund Puppy

Which one do you choose?
by Ponderosa Pups Male Dachshund Puppy or a Female Dachshund Puppy?
This is a hard one.. And, something I usually "ride the fence" on when asked. There are many advantages to owning either one of them. Both are incredibly sweet. Both are incredibly loyal. And, dogs are such adaptive little creatures, I think no matter which one you choose, he or she will learn to be a member of your family. Old Habits Die Hard
I think more than anything, habit is the number one deciding factor when someone comes to us for a dachshund puppy. I mean, if you have always had a female, chances are you are going to buy a female. If you have always had a male, you're probably going to buy a male. But, is that always the best choice? Did you ever think about which sex would fit in best with your current living situation? Or your current family size? I really think that people with kids do better with a boy puppy. A boy is more playful and generally more tolerant of playing with kids. But, I know dozens of doxie owners that couldn't be happier with their female. Personally, my little girls are very fond of kids. But, I still think that boys are a little more playful, and maybe even goofy. They make great pets for kids.

My Personal Experience
I have my own opinions on this subject, but I have always had boy dogs, and still live with one of them now. To me there is nothing like the love and affection you receive from a little boy dog. But, now I have two females that live in my house, too. I had to learn to adapt when my living room became a nursery..lol. Females tend to be a little more tolerant of little puppies and mommies moving in. Jake could care less and kinda prefers to ignore them. He's spoiled..lol Living with both sexes has really taught me a thing or two on the subject of male vs. female. As a Dachshund Breeder, my little boys are always my favorites. Just about any breeder you ever talk to will tell you the same thing. They are so easy to get along with. They are generally the sweetest of the sexes and tend to start less fights in our kennel. It's almost always the little girls that exhibit dominance and control. They are a little bit moody, and I hate to say the same things as all the other sites.. but there really is a reason they call them "bitches". You have to understand, tho.. I love Chloe and Zoe so much it hurts. You can read more about the dachshund temperament here. It's more of my take on what living with Chloe has meant to me. She is a darling little queen and acts like it, let me tell ya. She is the total boss of the house. If Jake is in the mood to snuggle, he generally chooses Zoe. Chloe takes her loving when she wants it, and refuses it when she doesn't.
False Accusations
If you are one of those folks that think males hike their leg allover everything.. you are kinda wrong. A housebroken dog is a housebroken dog. No matter what sex he or she is. Neutering a male at a young age is the number one way to prevent this behavior. As well as the "humping" thing. Even though, females are more prone to hump. A common misconception about humping, is that it is sexual in nature. That's absolutely wrong unless they are actually breeding at the moment. Humping is a show of dominance in the animal kingdom. When your precious little one is humping everything in site, he's trying to tell it that he's the boss. Do not allow them to hump you. I know that sounds obvious, but I just thought I would throw it in there anyway. You need to be the boss in your house. Not the dog.

Other Resources on the topic of Male vs. Female "Males, on the other hand, are usually more affectionate, exuberant, attentive, and more demanding of attention." pocketpuppy.com

"Female dogs are more prone to mood swings and emotional theatrics. Female dogs can be very sweet and loving when they're happy – but grumpy if something isn't to their liking. (This is a hormonal reaction, rather than a deliberate choice!)" yourpurebredpuppy.com

"The gender differences that most people dislike - marking territory
or being in heat - will be eliminated or at least minimized by having
your dog spayed or neutered." toybreeds.com

"As a breeder, I have observed female and male puppies, as well as female/male adult dogs, individually and in group environments. This opportunity has given me some insight to the, sometimes misleading and confusing differences between the two genders. It is important to understand that an unaltered (not spayed or neutered) dog will behave differently than an altered (spayed or neutered) dog no matter the gender of the dog." ezine article

I really recommend that you take the time to read this article. It was the best one I found while surfing the web.

MALE V. FEMALE

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I really do realize that I didn't give you a clear answer to your question, and neither did any of the articles I've linked to here. I think that's because their is no clear answer. Keep in mind that I love all of my doxies. Whether they be male or female. I have a wonderful relationship with them. There are occasionally bad apples in every cart, though. If you have had a bad experience with a little female or a little male, keep in mind that ALL dogs are different. Just try to keep an open mind when choosing a puppy.

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