Compared to female dogs, male dogs can be more aggressive, possessive, and easily distracted. However, men can also be more playful, active, and self-reliant. Unspayed females can exhibit aggressive and territorial behavior when they are in heat as well.
Should you adopt a dog of the opposite sex?
Consider a scenario in which you already have a male dog but fall in love with a male dog at the neighborhood animal shelter. It may be best to find a female instead.
There will undoubtedly be conflict between the two males, even if your current dog is as sweet as can be. Things might go smoothly at first, but if they decide to switch the pack order later, they might be at each other’s throats.
The two males might clash over toys and human attention as well.
You might be curious about how to make two female dogs get along. Similar to male dogs, two female dogs may experience dominance issues that result in dog aggression.
When two dogs of the same gender share a home, they must choose who should be the “alpha” or top dog and who should be the “beta,” or bottom dog.
The “decision-making” process can be violent and nasty. Ultimately, the conflict could change both dogs’ personalities. It’s possible for one to become overly dominant while the other does the opposite.
The male can remain the alpha and the female can become the dominant female in the pack when there is a male and a female. There is a greater likelihood that the two dogs will get along if they are neutered.
Because they are not in competition for supremacy on the totem pole, male and female dogs can coexist peacefully.
Gender matters with a second dog
There are, of course, exceptions to this rule, but in general, gender will be a major factor in how well your new dog gets along with your current dog.
For the greatest likelihood of success, experts concur that the second dog should be of the opposite sex.
Which dog is best for home?
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FAQ
Can a female dog be more dominant than a male?
Unexpectedly, in mixed-sex dyads, females were rated as dominant more often than males, which may be related to the higher percentage of females who were neutered in this subgroup.
Are male or female dogs more aggressive?
Both male and female dogs have the capacity to display aggression; however, statistics indicate that “entire” (not neutered) male dogs are more likely to do so than female dogs or neutered males.
Do female dogs get dominant?
Any breed of dog can exhibit dominant behavior, and both males and females can exhibit it, though males are more likely to do so. The majority of the time, dominant behavior appears in mature dogs between the ages of one and three.
Why is my female dog so dominant?
There may be a genetic predisposition in some dogs to exhibit dominant dog behavior. Dominance and aggression can be passed down through specific breeds. Some dog breeds require a strong alpha as their owner because of their unique needs. Otherwise, they will take on the role of alpha dog.