Do you prefer to have a pet of the same gender or opposite gender as you and why?

I don't have any pets but if I got a cat, I don't know if I'd want a male cat or a female one.

I like female dogs preferably nuetered

Female cats tend to make better lap cats. Male cats seem to be more independent. If you want to have more than one cat, neutered males are better together than females. Or you could always have one male and one female. Female cats usually assert themselves as the alpha.

Either way, be sure and neuter your pets :)

I like female dogs. They are very socialable, especially shelties.

I don't think the owner's gender makes any difference. At least, it shouldn't -- if the pet is looking at you as potential mate material, you've got problems. :D

As far as dogs go, I've found that males tend to stay playful and puppyish longer than females. Both sexes are playful when young, but the girls tend to mature and become more sedate and dignified as they get older; the boys, on the other hand, still want to play ball and tug-o-war and "chase me around the house until you can't breathe" well into adulthood.

And seconding what Meow said: SPAY AND NEUTER your pets!!! Besides the obvious benefits of preventing unwanted litters, aggression, and roaming, unspayed female dogs have a much higher risk of mammary tumors (breast cancer), and unneutered males will often develop painful prostate problems.

I saw the title (pet sex preference) and thought that this site has hit a new low. :D


nice title

Should I get nutered so I dont have painful prostate problems?

Should I get nutered so I dont have painful prostate problems?
I was neutered. I don't have painful prostate problems :D :p

Should I get nutered so I dont have painful prostate problems?

Actually, yes -- that would prevent prostate trouble for you later on down the road. I think it might be a bit extreme, though... as long as you faithfully see your doctor for a PSA and DRE annually, you should be able to hang on to the family jewels. ;)

how do you spell neutered?

how do you spell neutered?

C-A-S-T-R-A-T-E-D

Our two cats are male, one's a lap cat the other is very non-commital. My wife wants another cat so it will probably be female. We always get our pets fixed.

If and when we get another dog, we are definitely getting a female. Our last dog was male and was aggressive to the point of being dangerous. I've only seen this type of behavior in male dogs. It's going to be a while before we get another dog, though. Right now my wife and I both work 12+ hours a day and more than 45 minutes from home, so we just don't have time to devote to a dog. Plus, as much as I love to support my local SPCA, my wife and I both want a puppy. This way we can raise it properly and not have to correct other people's mistakes.

well..i have to have female dogs...reason: I have a Male wolf...definitely asserts his Alpha'ness daily...except when i'm in the back yard...i have to quickly assert mine otherwise he will over take me...he eats other males...not a pretty site..expecially when he immediately senses weakness...most male (humans) cannot go into the 'den' which is what we call his section of our land...so..it's females for me...right now it's 3, Choco Lab, Black Lab, and an Akita/Rotty mix....

I want either a Basset Hound or a Wesh Corgi.

In my personal experiance male dogs tend to bond better with females and vice versa.

i personally would get a male dog. i agree with the statement that male dogs stay playful longer. also i like big dogs and males tend to be get bigger then female dogs

i have a female beagle and she the most potectiv dog but loyal at the same time ive seen. although she 30 lbs and not big she still can get mean.............in the next few months i want a great dane (female) mainly because my girlfriend walks at nigh around our community while im at work.its safe but you never know. id like to have it as my k-9 but sgt. says no

I saw the title (pet sex preference) and thought that this site has hit a new low. :D


nice title

Same here :D

pERVS!!

Would I start a thread like that?

:O

Same here :D

My sister has a Great Dane. they are awesome dogs

..and believe it or not they are INSIDE dogs...great danes do not take well to heat..especially since you're down in Tampa...they do like trotting on the beaches though...we've fostered a few...

Women love Great Danes!

Women love Great Danes!


my point exactly....kinda her choice...dont know to much about them..anyone know the agression of a puppy to adult.or diff.in males or females.....and would they be a good protective dog

Great Danes are very docil animals from what I can tell, they are good indoor dogs and protective.. they're big and intimidating and bark loud.. Very sweet animals.. I've never seen one tear a person to shreds tho..

If protection is your number one priority i would say they arent the #1 choice, but yes they can be protective. go to akc.org.

i want her to be playful but aware and protective and my vet says that some dogs just lack common sense...there about $ 500 from what ive rearched but i also dont want huge dog i kno nothing about.on a breed sense not personal to the dog

Or try www.dogbreedinfo.com

Newfoundland are very playful dogs but will protect if necessary. same with a great pre

If you want protection, get a gun or a bodyguard. If you want a loyal loving companion, get a dog. If you opt for a breed known for its "protective" instincts (like a pit bull or rottweiler) be prepared for the fact that your homeowner's insurance may deny you coverage.

Great Danes are beautiful, but they have very short lifespans. The bigger the dog, the less time they have; most Danes die by the age of 8 years.

The most common police K9s seem to be Belgian Malinois nowadays. Extremely intelligent, not huge (small German Shepherd size), high prey drive, and very intense. Not for the novice dog owner, and they MUST have work to do or they go neurotic.

... and I can't believe that in a thread about the sex of cats and dogs, no one has mentioned that what Guy really needs is his very own bitch. :D

Im speechless!

:o

... and I can't believe that in a thread about the sex of cats and dogs, no one has mentioned that what Guy really needs is his very own bitch. :D

perfectly said. thats what i wa thinking at first just the dog popped in my head so i asked......... i own a gun an i dont need it for protection unless im at work. i wanted to know if the dog would be a good protective dog.....my sgt says get into the k-9 unit and have a sheppard as a work dog and a house dog.....but having a k-9 i alot o work that some just dont think about. plus if my dog ever got hurt on duty i would jut shoot and kill the batard that hurt my dog

Female cats tend to have better dispositions than males (although males are calmer after they've been neutered). Also, male cats piss all over everything.

I prefer fish. Male or female, it dosen't matter.

BTW, How do you neuter or spay a fish. Is it really necessary?

Taking the thread subject title literally, I must state that I prefer not to have sex with my pets!

I prefer not to have sex with pets, oh, that wasn't the question.

Female cats are fickle, male cats are laid back and more prone to affection.

Sheep. Most definitely.

Sheep. Most definitely.In your case the sheep would not be a pet.
Uhh.. However, going by Penthouse's definition, I guess sheep could be called pets.