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. 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 pomeranian gets along well with other dogs no matter the sex.
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
