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#61185 - 02/24/2003 03:38 PM |
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After having had both genders, I have to say I think there is a difference.
The bitches do seem to hold back on you a little-not that I think they love any less, perhaps to the contrary-but the boys will just let it all out there, jump up on you, snuggle, vocalize, they are more...what is the word-demonstrative?
My bitches have been-I have no doubt deeply attached, but they they do not act the fool or wear their heart on their sleeve. More dignity?
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Re: MALE VS FEMALE BONDING?
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Have to agree with Robert in that I don't think gender has alot to do with it. However, I'm not quite sure how the pack order fits in....when my kids all lived at home (3 girls) we had a male and female dog in the house. The male dog seemed to be totally bonded to the middle child,and the female to the youngest,even though I was the one that did all caring and training. When the kids were out of the house they were just as happy with me. The outside dogs have always seemed more bonded to my husband and the ones that have lived in the house more to me and some just didn't really seem to have a favorite. They loved everybody! I'm thinking over the course of my life, both male and female dogs of several different breeds. Some where pets, some show and some working.
We do have a female malinois now that thinks I hung the moon and mostly ignores my husband.
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Re: MALE VS FEMALE BONDING?
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#61187 - 02/24/2003 06:00 PM |
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Could it be a "personal preference" on behalf of the dog concerned, or don't dogs "think" in this way?.
However, having said that - I've had male & female dogs and I have to say, that each and every time, the percieved "alpha" (my other half!) is the one the dogs hang around. I feed, groom, walk, play and train - but HE has whatever IT is (could be an aloofness as well as masculinity?)
Maybe I'm just push-over :rolleyes:
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Re: MALE VS FEMALE BONDING?
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#61188 - 02/24/2003 07:54 PM |
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I think it is all how the dog is raised. I have always been affectionate with my animals, as is my spouse. My last GSD was a female, and to her, I was it. She was very loving, loyal and protective. It was my experience with her that swayed me to get another female.
My pup, now 7 1/2 months loves both of us. At the momment, she sways a bit to me, (but I'm the trainer). She is also very affectionate and loving. She will take turns laying next to us. We have a running joke about who is Daddy's or Mommy's girl today. It seems both our dogs and cats are like that. On any particular day, one of the animals will prefer one of us over the other.
Now the male dog, he is a little lover as well, but a bit more aloof and more concerned about his wants (a typical boy <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> ). The female sticks to you like velcro. The only time the male has a preference towards my spouse is when I am going to give him a bollocking!
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#61189 - 02/24/2003 09:41 PM |
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I have 2 of each, and run a GSD rescue. I find, as Alex posted, the females have a bit more dignity than some of the totally goofy males. Not to say they love or bond any less!
As far as my own gang, which are strictly pets, all 4 are velcro, but the males are more in your face licking and cuddly. My younger female is also a velcro dog, but just not a kissy dog. The senior female would be more velcro if more mobile, and smoochy when in the mood. Guess it all depends on the dog, and the person, but I do see males being more slobbery and goofy with their affections.
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#61190 - 02/24/2003 10:37 PM |
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I've always had multiple dogs, male and female, and have never seen this. My dogs will happily spend the day playing with the wife when I'm not home. They won't give her the time of day when I get there.
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#61191 - 02/24/2003 10:49 PM |
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I think alot of it is also early imprinting - of my 15 dogs there are 8 females and 7 males. They all seem to prefer women more I think because they have been raised by me. My current house dogs are all females and very attached to me and tolerate my husband. It seems to depend on the indivdual temperment of each dog but I do the think the females are a little more devoted.
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#61192 - 02/24/2003 10:55 PM |
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I believe it is the person. Some people are dog people and give off the alpha vibe to the dogs. I don't know how else to explain it. Some people have it and then there are people that love dogs but just arnt dog people. There are some peole that can feed, walk out door first, etc....all the things that show the dog your alpha, but they will never except these people as such.
This "essence" can also cause a problem with a very dominant male....but once rank order is established the bond is unbreakable.
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#61193 - 02/24/2003 11:02 PM |
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Lynn, I've also found the females more loving. I've always just thought that was because they are more apt to be less inclined to be top dog, and more of the follower. More loving = more submissive, IMHO. The more dominant = less loving.
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interesting feedback, dont' get me wrong, my dogs love me, just somedays they are mama's girls and somedays daddy's girls.
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