Here is an Article that I found on Male vs. female. Male vs. Female The age old dilema of which is better. Many people believe that female dogs make better pets... Female preference seems to be ingrained in these people. Most calls, for pet dogs have people wanting a "Sweet Girl". They don't think females display alpha  behaviours like 'marking' and/or 'humping' They believe that they are more docile and attentive and do not participate in fighting over dominance. Well folks, this is not true. In the dog pack makeup, females usuallly rule the roost, determine pecking order, and who compete to maintain and /or alter that order. The females are, as a result , more independent, stubborn, and territorial than their male counterparts. Most fights will usually break out between 2 females. Males on the other hand, are usually more affectionate,exuberant, attentive, and more demanding of attention. They are very attached to their people. They also tend to be more stedfast, reliable, and less moody. They are more outgoing, more accepting of other pets, and take quicker to  children. Most boys are easily motivated by food (how true!!) and praise, and so eager to please that training is easy. However, males can be more easily distracted during training, as males like to play so often. And no matter what age, he is more likely to act silly and more puppy-like, always wanting to play games. Boys are fun-loving until the day they die. Females tend to be more reserved or dignified as they age. Witness the human equivalent of the twinkleing eyed Grandpa still playing catch at age 70, while Grandma quietly abserves from the porch. Neutered males rarely exhibit secondary sexual behavior such as 'humping',or'marking' and lifting of legs. Once the testosterone levels recede after neutering, most of these hehaviors  (if they ever existed) will disappear. Boys who were neutered early ( by 5 months of age) usually don't ever raise their leg to urinate. While the female will usually come to you for attention, when she's had enough, she will move away. While boys are always waiting for your attention and near at hand. Females are usually less distracted during training, as she is more eager to get it over with, and get back to her comfy spot on the couch. The female is less likely to wage a dominance battle  with YOU, but she can be cunning and resourceful in getting her own way. She is much more prone to mood swings. One day she may be sweet and affectionate the next day reserved and with drawn or even grumpy. The female also has periods of being "in heat" unless she is spayed. Seasonal heats can be a three week long hassle not just for the female, but you and every male dog in the neighborhood. Did we mention that the seasonal heats happen TWICE a year? If you are not breeding, you'd be best off to have her spayed since during these time she can leave a bloody discharge on carpets, couches, or anywhere she goes. she will be particularly moody and emotional during this time. A walk outside during this period can become hazardous if male dogs are in the vicinity, and she will leave  a 'scent'  for wandering intact males to follow right to  your yard, where they will hang out, and 'wait' for days. Research has also proven that a female NOT bred during a heat cycle stays in a flux of estrogen level which may give us the reason as to why females are more moody than males. Males generally cost 1/2 the price to have neutered as a female does to be spayed.   Here are a few sites that you can look at. It might give you a better view on the Male vs. Female.   http://pdrawls.tripod.com/id21.html http://www.pcpups.com/dachshund_male_vs_female.htm http://www.shandilyncockers.com/MaleVsFemale.html http://www.willowcreekcocker.com/male-v-female.html http://www.northern-lites.com/Puppies/Puppies.htm http://qtpawzpoodles.tripod.com/malevsfemale.html