To get a male or female puppy? What temperament? Your experience/opinion?
To get a male or female puppy? What temperament? Your experience/opinion? Dog Breed Discussions
I'm getting an Afghan Hound puppy once he/she is 10 weeks old from a very experienced, reputable and responsible breeder. I am torn between getting a male or female puppy. I have only ever owned a Labrador before who was a female but as she was primarily an outside dog as my parents never let her in (I was 12 back then - I am now 31 and in my own home) so I don't remember what she was like, plus she was never spayed - we don't think. Anyway, like I said, this will be my first puppy and I'm very committed and responsible enough to own a pup, I just don't know what one to get! The litter is now only 2 days old and there are 14 in the litter - 5M and 9F.The breeder will temperament test them once older and pick out a few that will suit my wants but no idea what sex pup to get!I plan to do AGILITY and possibly CONFORMATION with my Afghan, too. What temperament should I be looking at for a dog who will be participating in those events? Looks don't fuss me.MALE or FEMALE?Also, I plan to get a Saluki, Bloodhound or an Old English Sheepdog once my Afghan is older so which sex would be compatible with those breeds? I plan to show my next dog and maybe participate in agility with him/her.What age should my Afghan Hound be before I get another puppy?Chetco, generally speaking, would a female usually WANT to participate in those sports? It's very important to me. I don't have kids, nor do I plan to but most of my neighbors, family and friends do have children so right now, I'm leaning towards a male.