A male or a female dog- Which one to choose
Another rudimentary decision to be made is whether to go in for a male or a female dog. Stories contending the superiority of a male or a female as a better pet have no scientific basis. It mainly depends upon the animal’s individual personality. Females generally have a sweeter disposition. However they are ready to be mated, while males do not experience any such thing. Females start coming into heat once they are between six months to one year of age, depending upon the animal’s size, development and other factors. Generally females come into heat every six months and the heat period lasts for about three weeks, though this may vary somewhat from dog to dog. Whilst in heat, the female may stain rugs, and so on, and should be carefully watched and kept inside to avoid the nuisance of hovering male dogs. To get a female spayed- that is- to remove its ovaries and uterus, is more expensive than getting a male neutered or castrated.
Another important thing to decide is whether you would prefer a long or short- haired dog. You should always remember that a long coat requires more care as compared to short hair. At the same time, long coats do look beautiful, but you will have to spend more time keeping the coat clean and healthy, else, infestations like ticks, lice and fleas could pose serious problems.