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I know that this has been discussed to death on here but I have been thinking about something which I want to run by you guys.
So I am waiting to hear whether the matings have been successful. I am on a waiting list for a black mini. The matings should happen hopefully in the next weeks. I have told the breeder that I don't have a gender preference and we have had extensive conversations about what kind of temperament we are looking for. The breeder will pick the right puppy for us based on those conversations.
I originally didn't want to limit my options by gender as mini litters can be very small. Its very possible that we wouldn't have a choice between male or female regardless and overall temperament is more important to me. However, this year she is actually breeding two bitches instead of just one. Roughly around the same time. So instead of having a choice between 1 or 3 puppies its possible that there might be 4 or 6 puppies on the ground for the breeder to match us with.
I have promised my SO that when we have the time/money/space and secure garden we can get a Wire Haired Fox Terrier (his childhood breed). I know that this breed, like many intense terriers, are prone to dog aggression or selectiveness.
I know that differences between individuals is often more significant than that between genders. However, when it comes to dog-to-dog interactions gender can matter a lot. With females being more assertive and I would say (although I know that this term is controversial) dominant.
Do you think it would increase the chances of a harmonious fox terrier - poodle cohabitation if we get a female poodle and then add a male fox terrier?
Or would the difference between the genders be so minimal that it really doesnt matter?
So I am waiting to hear whether the matings have been successful. I am on a waiting list for a black mini. The matings should happen hopefully in the next weeks. I have told the breeder that I don't have a gender preference and we have had extensive conversations about what kind of temperament we are looking for. The breeder will pick the right puppy for us based on those conversations.
I originally didn't want to limit my options by gender as mini litters can be very small. Its very possible that we wouldn't have a choice between male or female regardless and overall temperament is more important to me. However, this year she is actually breeding two bitches instead of just one. Roughly around the same time. So instead of having a choice between 1 or 3 puppies its possible that there might be 4 or 6 puppies on the ground for the breeder to match us with.
I have promised my SO that when we have the time/money/space and secure garden we can get a Wire Haired Fox Terrier (his childhood breed). I know that this breed, like many intense terriers, are prone to dog aggression or selectiveness.
I know that differences between individuals is often more significant than that between genders. However, when it comes to dog-to-dog interactions gender can matter a lot. With females being more assertive and I would say (although I know that this term is controversial) dominant.
Do you think it would increase the chances of a harmonious fox terrier - poodle cohabitation if we get a female poodle and then add a male fox terrier?
Or would the difference between the genders be so minimal that it really doesnt matter?