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5/23/05
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Many people believe that female dogs make better pets...female preference seems to be ingrained in most people. Most calls for pet dogs have people wanting a 'sweet girl'. They don't think females display alpha behaviors 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 always true.
In the dog pack makeup, females usually rule the roost, determine pecking order, and compete to maintain and/or alter that order. The females are, as a result, more independent, stubborn, and territorial than their male counterparts. The females are much more intent upon exercising their dominance by participating in alpha behaviors such as 'humping'. 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 stea
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Laura
About Time Italian Greyhounds
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5/23/05
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steadfast, 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.
The difference in size, between sexes, is minimal if bred correctly. Neutered males can exhibit secondary sexual behavior such as 'humping', or 'marking' and lifting of legs. But once the testosterone levels recede after neutering, most of these behaviors will disappear. Boys who were neutered early (by 5 months of age) usually don't ever raise their leg to urinate.
The female will usually come to you for attention, when she's had enough, she will move away. Meanwhile, the boys are always waiting for your attention and near at hand. Females are usuall
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Laura
About Time Italian Greyhounds
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5/23/05
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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 withdrawn or even grumpy.
(The female also has periods of being 'in heat' unless she is spayed. Seasonal heats can be a nightmare-not just for the female, but you and every male dog in the neighborhood. If you are not breeding, you'd be best off to have her spayed. During this 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 'wa
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Laura
About Time Italian Greyhounds
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'wait' for days.)
Hope this helps. More Info on my site at www.IGPups.com
Laura
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Laura
About Time Italian Greyhounds
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5/23/05
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Also, I have many IGs who get alo9ng fine with cats - most will be no problem.
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Laura
About Time Italian Greyhounds
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12/6/06
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I love my BOYS !!
They are such suck ups !
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Shirley
Satori Italian Greyhounds
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