They seem to feel they must supervise all activities of the household. Males tend to be a bit more laid back in general and are every bit as affectionate. Both sexes get long well with children when raised with them. A male neutered early in life does not have the tendency to lift his leg in the house. Leg-lifting is done to mark territory.
Neutered males have no reason to do so.
When most people consider adding a dog to their family, they automatically think of a puppy. Adult Beardies are occasionally available from breeders. These are often puppies raised for show that did not turn out to be appropriate for showing. Sometimes they are dogs that have been returned to them by purchasers due to unexpected circumstances such as divorce or death. Through Rescue, volunteers across the country assist Beardies in trouble.