Once you have decided that you are ready for a dog, you must consider such issues as whether you want a male or a female, an adult or a puppy, a large or a small dog, a mixed breed or a purebred. Take the time to find the right canine match. It is the best insurance you have for a long and happy life with your new best friend. Whether you get a male or a female dog is largely a matter of personal preference. Females have a tendency to develop breast tumors when middle-aged or older if they are not spayed before their first heat.
Females tend to take themselves more seriously.