The male versus
female debate has been raging on since Zeus and Hera matched wits, and thunder
bolts on Mount Olympus. When trying to decide between a male or female Bichon
Frise puppy, it is ultimately going to come down to your personal taste. While
many people may feel they have a basic understanding of certain personality differences
between sexes of most dogs, this is not so for a male Bichon Frise pup and a female
Bichon Frise pup. If you are assuming that the boys would be more aggressive and
the girls more docile, you could be incorrect and end up selecting the wrong puppy
for you.
This is a topic that should discussed with the entire family. As
your new Bichon Frise puppy will become a family pet, it is important that the
family feel their opinions and thoughts count. Books and web sites can offer information
and tips from Bichon owners that may assist you and your family in this decision.
You can pick the breeder’s brain, and ask their thoughts. There really is not
a right answer; and the information you find will most likely be more opinion
than fact.
Mars, Venus And The Whole Nine Yards
One area to investigate
in your great debate is house training. How do the boys and girls stack up with
indoor puddles and piles? According to some expert breeders and show owners, Bichon
Frise male puppies stick with the house training once it sinks in. The females
have a tendency to forget; they learn faster initially, but it is the boy who
keeps that lesson in his noggin longer. One possible reason may have to do with
the male desiring to keep his “territory” marked for the benefit of the other
canines in the neighborhood.
Another possible determining factor will have
to do with whether or not you already own another dog. If your Bichon Frise puppy
is to be your second pet, you may want to choose a different sex for the pup.
Two dogs same sex dogs under the same roof, especially if both are male, could
spell much trouble. Male dogs can be very territorial, and the Bichon breed will
require more of your attention. This can be quite disconcerting to your elder
pet.
Regardless of which sex you choose, plan on having your Bichon Frise
puppy spayed or neutered if they are being purchased as a pet and not for show.
Your breeder may require that, in writing before you are even allowed to take
your baby home. Animals that are spayed or neutered tend to live longer, and have
been known to have less health problems.
In the end, the choice is yours.
Since you should be working with a reputable breeder, make sure you can be allowed
to interact with both boy and girl puppies. Unless you already have a preference
before arriving, it will come down to which puppy has a personality that will
mesh best with you and your family.
Once you have made your decision about
which Bichon Frise puppy, and chosen the sex, it is now time to choose Bichon
Frise puppy names.
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