Dog or Bitch

[Shrimp]

Can I ask the collective this-
If you had only had female dogs up to now and you were thinking of having another dog would you try & find a male or female to adopt?
I think it’s still a bit early to actually get another dog-only just over a fortnight since we ‘lost’ Gina-but we are going thru the motions.
Off to France on Monday, there is one beach there that she adored so her ashes are going there.

 

[Hollyberry]

I always have females, no idea why. They found me, I suppose, rather than me actively go looking for a dog.
My daughter has a male Patterdale and he’s ok. As they’re all neutered anyway, I don’t suppose it makes a lot of difference.
Give yourselves time. When the time is right, a dog will find you.

 

[Odd-no-more]

Having had both over the years, I would have a bitch and unless you're intending to breed have her spayed after the first season. Bitches are less aggressive, don't stop at every lamp post and if the vet asks for a urine sample that is easier too.

 

[TheBig1]

girls have different characters to most boys and on the whole are more loving

As for too early? Gina would want you to go on loving a dog. The right one for you will turn up when they need YOU

 

[big bertha]

We're all different and so are dogs. We've had both sexes and my 3 female border terriers have been more trouble than the 3 males I've had. Had a couple of soppy and loving Male labrador springers and a very loving female labrador who didn't like strangers or kids.

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[Jim]

It's too hard to choose, some say bitches are more loyal, or less inclined to wander, but its not a hard and fast rule, and you'll already know that bitches can be bitches

 

[Reallyretired]

Ive had both and currently have one of each. Cant say it makes much difference, personality is much more significant than gender.
Bitches will also mark every bush and post if they are the dominant one, which they often are as dogs seem to be matriarchal

 

[rich g]

I have had both sexes and i definitely prefer bitches purely for the fact they don't stop for a wee every 5 mins.

 

[Four of us]

After many years of only having bitches I've now got one of each.. and my dog is the most gentle and affecttionate of the two....so it really does seem to be down to temperament. His neutering cost much less than his sisters. Yes, he does pee on things..... but apart from that I haven't seen any difference to be honest...

And when you're ready the right dog will be there needing a loving home...

 

[Shrimp]

Thank you all for your thoughts.

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[Silver-Fox]

My daughter has a male Patterdale and he’s ok. As they’re all neutered anyway, I don’t suppose it makes a lot of difference.

We’ve a bitch Patterdale and defiantly Alpha.
I think bitches are more aggressive.

 

[Silver-Fox]

Bitches will also mark every bush and post if they are the dominant one,

That’s ours ?

 

[Kevan]

We’ve a bitch Patterdale and defiantly Alpha.
I think bitches are more aggressive.

We also have a small bitch Patterdale and she is a little bitch at times

 

[Mousy]

I’ve had both, I prefer girls just because I like to rub tummies and the boys “lipstick” always grossed me out.

 

[Silver-Fox]

We also have a small bitch Patterdale and she is a little bitch at times
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This is ours and doesn’t tolerate other dogs, although she gets on with the dudes rescue dog.
Once they’d had a bit of a set too ?
No blood was drawn though.
She’s all noise and teeth but no bitting

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[138go]

A bitch 100%. I walk my son’s dog and my own bitch. The dog wants to sniff every blade of grass and cock his leg. It drives me nuts.

Mrs QFour

 

[Silver-Fox]

A bitch 100%. I walk my son’s dog and my own bitch. The dog wants to sniff every blade of grass and cock his leg. It drives me nuts.

Mrs QFour

Ha try taking ours out then ?

 

[Kevinthecat]

My Laika, sniffs everything and pees on it if it doesn't move even when her tanks empty.
She is a dominant bitch and it's her tail which gives it away , bolt upright when she sees another dog. She's never been submissive no matter what dog she meets. She's a very loyal dog and very loving.
My last dog was a bitch as well but totally different to laika.

 

[Shrimp]

I thought about a Patterdale and did some reading-up and nearly everything pointed to them not being a ‘house’ dog, being very hyper and a real hunter, one site even “said if you want a Patterdale as a pet leave this site now”
Are they really as mad & difficult to live with?

 

[The Dudess]

We’ve a bitch Patterdale and defiantly Alpha.

Yes, Barley can vouch for that!

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[tonyidle]

I’ve had both, I prefer girls just because I like to rub tummies and the boys “lipstick” always grossed me out.

It's strange how small dogs have willies out of all proportion to their body size .

 

[Minxy]

I thought about a Patterdale and did some reading-up and nearly everything pointed to them not being a ‘house’ dog, being very hyper and a real hunter, one site even “said if you want a Patterdale as a pet leave this site now”
Are they really as mad & difficult to live with?

We've had quite a few dogs over the years and Piggy, our Jack Russell / Alsation cross (mother was the JR!), was the dominant one despite her being the smallest of the 5 dogs we had.

We now have a Patterdale, Lily, and she is MUCH MORE strong willed than Piggy, feisty ... she will happily run over towards other dogs to check them out then turn round about 10 ft away and come back once she's happy they're not a 'threat'. She's also an extremely loyal and loving dog, but I'm not sure I'd go looking for one again!

However we have a cross Chinuahua/Jack Russell (Chisel!) who pees all the time, sniffs everything, does a 'donkey' impression when not wanting to go somewhere (ie won't move!) and sulks ... surprising despite these being male traits she's female, soft as a brush and the most loving dog I've every owned!

I've had one male dog, Midge, a cross Jack Russell/Westie who was very laid back, nothing bothered him and he 'smiled' and grinned at us when we arrived back home etc, it was rare to get any licks so if you did you were very privileged! He was very loyal though and loved havin cuddles. On his walks he peed on everything that didn't move though.

We usually have girls simply because we don't like to 'mix' sexes to avoid territorial/hierarchy issues, but when we went looking for another dog our Piggy got on so well when she met Midge that we just had to take him. The ONE thing that is 'awkward' about a small male dog is that when you pick him up you can inadvertently 'touch' a certain part of the anatomy and if you hold him against you, if he has been for a wee you might get a 'spot' on your clothes ... I'll say no more but male dog owners will understand!

 

[Jim]

if he has been for a wee you might get a 'spot' on your clothes ... I'll say no more but male dog owners will understand!

Yes the women in our house much prefer bitches especially during tickles and cuddles as they would hate it when inadvertently touching the "lipstick"

 

[Minxy]

Yes the women in our house much prefer bitches especially during tickles and cuddles as they would hate it when inadvertently touching the "lipstick"

Are we still talking about dogs (I'm thinking about Sian's preference!)?

 

[Podney]

Bitch every time.
Dogs wee everywhere.

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[Jim]

Are we still talking about dogs

Yes, old dogs

 

[Silver-Fox]

I thought about a Patterdale and did some reading-up and nearly everything pointed to them not being a ‘house’ dog, being very hyper and a real hunter, one site even “said if you want a Patterdale as a pet leave this site now”
Are they really as mad & difficult to live with?

If you have a Patterdale you really need to dominate it.
Give them an inch and they’ll take a mile and a bit more.

We’ve had no problems with ours in the house or the MoHo.
Very calm and travels well.

From the start we crated her at night and when we go out.
That’s her security area and never barks when in there.

She only chases squirrels or rabbits and is happy to ignore sheep and cattle.

Loves running but will only go so far before checking I’m following her.

She will come back to a whistle we started this early on and she doesn’t go down rabbit holes.

I’ve been told you can get a Patterdale from dopey and soft to wanting to fight everything.
Probably like any breed.

Ohh they are tough as old boots as well.
Never flinched at the yearly injection ?