Should I get a dog or bitch?

[ClaireandDaisy]

I find that a bitch will always rule over males. If she`s neutered they won`t compete, IMO.

[DottyJean]

Good news! Of course it's always easier to find dogs than bitches, so I'll probably have to wait longer, but it will be worth it!

[tansox]

I have three castrated males all living together harmoniously. Two Rotties and one JRT X. They are great friends and play continually, but on the whole, I'd say the JRT was in charge!

[smokeybear]

Originally Posted by DottyJean

I have two neutered male Lhasa Apsos - one is 4 years old and the other is 18 months.
I want to get a whippet but am not sure whether it should be a dog or bitch.
I would quite like a female, but, even though my boys are neutered, are they likely to become competitive over a female, even though she will be neutered too?
On the other hand, will 3 neutered males live in harmony?
Finn and Frodo get along famously and, as whippets are very gentle dogs, I can't imagine that it would be a problem, but I would love to hear what people, who have several dogs already, think.

Many thanks

Nobody can tell for sure.

There are people who have entire males who do not compete over a female, and those who have neutered males who fight over a female.


There are entire males who live in harmony and neutered ones that do not.

ANY change in the household dynamics can result in all sorts of things.

There are no guarantees.

People can only tell you about THEIR personal experiences with THEIR dogs in THEIR households which may or may not be of help.

Good Luck

[Wozzy]

I have 2 neutered males and a spayed female and the boys have never fought over her, even when she was entire and in season.

[SLB]

My situation with the dogs is a strange one but I have 1 neutered male, 1 entire male and 1 entire female. Neither fight over her and she rules the roost!

[Parkers]

I think it is up to your current dogs. Have you noticed which gender they get along better with outside of your home?

I have three females and two males, touch wood - I never had a problem with any of them

[dougs85]

great question, i have a spayed female who is DA and an entire male they get on fine i was thinking about getting another female pup it sounds like a recipe for disaster i know but my sister got a pup and my bitch would growl, bark at it as it kept anoying her, but she lets the pup lick her lips. she jumps on the bed to get out of its road has never attacked it even tho. the pup would be a strong bull breed the same as the 2 i already have? any advice welcome

[Fivedogpam]

I have three neutered males and two neutered females, one 14 and one 2. The youngster rules the roost completely to the point that my next pup will have to be a male.