Portuguese Water Dog Forum:
male vs. female

Does anyone have an opinion as to whether I am better off with a pet portuguese water dog that is male or female. I am on the list for a puppy and I have two daughters aged 5 and 7. Ive heard the males can tend to hump, lift their legs constantly when peeing, leak, and have a tendency to run away. Any truths to this? Are these all training issues. Let me know your experience.

These are all training issues.

I have two males and a female in one house. The female is not spayed because we show her in conformation. She is wonderful. I do know that females tend to be a little tempermental towards other female dogs in the same house. My boys are mammas boys. Very affectionate. My 1 yr old is fixed and never learned how to lift his leg and pees like a girl. No problems in the house. My 6 month old boy is not fixed because am showing him also. I do notice a difference in the two boys. The puppy is more mach but testosterone does tend to do that to a guy. They ar great. You can research breeders to find the right temperment for you and get that temperment that best fits your lifestyle. Good luck