Id say the female was slightly less destructive but also slightly more prone to injury and illness. The short answer is.
You can train either a male or a female.
Are male or female labradors better. The short answer is. The personality differences can most clearly be seen between females and intact non-neutered males. Males can be more dominant territorial and easily distracted than female dogs.
On the other hand males can also be more playful active and independent. Generally there is a tendency to differentiate male dogs from females from a character point of view. But for Labrador this is not the case.
On the contrary the Male Labrador will present strong similarities with the female Labrador. The only notable difference but minimal in itself. Labradors are known for their natural build and stamina making perfect hunting buddies.
You can train either a male or a female. It is however evident that a female lab will tend to be easier to train than the males. The reason behind this is that the female Labradors mature faster than the males.
The puppy stage is easier when you have a female. Females tend to be a little bit smaller than males of the same breed so you can make gender selection based on whether you are looking for a smaller or larger dog within the breeds normal range. Male dogs tend to have rougher features and female dogs lighter features.
Sizewise female and male Labrador retrievers are comparable with females slightly smaller but both are sturdy muscular and athletic with the male a bit more substantial. The AKC breed standard is 225-245 inches for males and 215-235 inches for females. Our female American Labrador Retrievers are about 15-20 smaller than our male Labs.
Many owners prefer this because they want a more compact dog that will fit into cars offices or smaller homes. Female Labs also tend to have narrower heads smaller chests and. Are Male or Female Dogs Better Pets.
If you have a personal strong preference for a male or female dog there is absolutely nothing wrong with this. There are plenty of wonderful male and female dogs looking for good homes. But when looking at this question from the strict perspective of research and data certain factors emerge to confirm the best likely pets.
THE BATTLE OF THE SEXES. THE BATTLE OF THE SEXES. The phone rings and the voice on the other end says Im looking for a Labrador as a pet.
It hasto be a female because they are more affectionate and easier to housebreak A thousand times Ive heard it and a thousand times Ive countered the false image in favor of males as pets. The short answer is. The personality differences can most clearly be seen between females and intact non-neutered males.
Males can be more dominant territorial and easily distracted than female dogs. On the other hand males can also be more playful active and independent. Male Labradors may be more aggressive and independent than female dogs.
Again this is a more important consideration in larger breeds than smaller breeds. Some male dogs tend to be more difficult to manage in small confined areas and often do not socialize well with other males. The main advantage to owning a female Lab is that females generally exhibit fewer of the negative behaviors listed above for males.
However females are not without gender-related problems the biggest of which is the estrus cycle. Most female dogs cycle are in. My advice is the partnership between the two dogs is wonderful and they are better I think as two.
The con is that they get so close that they cant be without each other. We have decided that we wont get another lab and will have to help out remaining lab through things if they happen. But we cant keep going through this all the time.
If the dog is really for your daughter and not a household dogand you have your minds set on a lab first consider looking into Labrador adoption sites. Theres several that specifically cater to labs and lab mixes that have been surrendered. The female was much more independent but also a lot more affectionate she liked to give love more than receive it.
The male was much more playful indoors but the female much more playful outdoors. Both very excitable and playful. Id say the female was slightly less destructive but also slightly more prone to injury and illness.
Some dog lovers presume that male labs are better workers than females and some believe female labs are more affectionate and cuddlier. However the fact is that each has it is very own individual temperament and both males and females are excellent workers and great companions. Male dogs are larger and more robust than females generally.
Males tend to be a little bigger that the girls both in overall size and in substance but only about 1 to 2 inches in height and 5-15 lbs. Also its not always true there are also sometimes smaller males and larger females. Subtle Differences in Personality.
As long as I can remember I was told that a female dog is the way to go.