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When I get calls for a puppy it is usually for a little girl. Female preference is something
ingrained. Most people think that females do not display "alpha" behaviors like marking and/or humping, that they are more
docile and attentive than the males, and that females do not participate in fighting over dominance. This is not true.
In the dachshund pack makeup, females rule the roost. It is the female who determines the pecking order, and who competes
to maintain that order.The females are as a result more independent, stubborn, and territorial than their male counterparts.
The females are much more intent in exercising their dominance by participating in alpha behaviors such as humping.
I have both females and males in my household and in all the time that I have had dogs,
the only fights that I have had to break up were between females.
On the other hand, males are usually more affectionate, exuberant, attentive and more demanding
of attention, never getting enough. They are very attached to their people. They also tend to be more steadfast, reliable
and less moody. They are more outgoing, more accepting of other pets and take more quickly to children. Most boys are easily
motivated by praise and food, and so eager to please that training is easier.
Neutered males rarely exhibit secondary sexual behavior such as "humping" or "marking"
and lifting of legs. Once the testosterone levels recede after neutering, most of these behaviors (if they ever existed) will
disappear. Boys who were neutered early (under 6 months) usually don't ever raise their legs to urinate.
While the female will usually come to you for attention, when she's had enough, she will move
away. The boys are always waiting for your attention near at hand.
Females are usually less distracted during training, as she is more eager to get it over with.
She is less likely to wage a dominance battle with you but she can be cunning and resourceful in getting her way. She is much
more prone to mood swings.
The female also has periods of being "in heat" unless she is spayed. Seasonal heats can be
a month-long nightmare - not just for the female, but for you and every male dog in the neighborhood. If you are not
breeding you'd be best off to have her spayed since during this time she can leave a bloody discharge on carpets, couches
or anywhere she goes. She will be particularly moody and emotional during this time. A walk outside during this period
can be hazardous if male dogs are in the area and she will leave a scent for wandering intact males to follow right to your
yard.
Before deciding on a male or female consider any other pets you may have. Generally the dachshund
gets along well with other dogs no matter the sex.
article by www.mclilpaws.com
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness
and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation, for whosoever shall call upon the
name of the Lord shall be saved. Romans 10: 9-10
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