What gender of dog is better for a first time owner?

I plan to get a german shepherd puppy in june. I've done relevant research, but I was just wondering if there is a difference in gender, and if I should get a male or female dog. I really have no preference, I just want a healthy dog.What gender of dog is better for a first time owner?
If you have no preference then simply go with that. Any good breeder will still be able to pick out the right pup for you without a particular gender preference though it does help. Personally when people say females are calmer and less aggressive it makes me think they haven't been around enough female animals(four and two legged). There are plenty of bitches out there who can and have given males a run for their money when it comes to poor behavior.



if you've done your research and when you find a breeder get the pup that suits you and what you want best. Gender is pretty immaterial if you aren't going to be breeding, showing/working.



My only other advice is don't go with American line GSDs. the vast majority produce crap as far as temperament goes. That's not to say every German GSD line is great, but overall they are better.



When you talk with a breeder don't just ask about the parents. Ask about their siblings, their parents, previous pups as well. Good breeders do not repeat matings unless the previous one produced great pups.
I got my very first puppy last month, a female. Her breeder got her spayed at 8 weeks old; If you're gonna get your puppy spayed/neutered early then gender doesn't really make a difference. Though I've heard that male dogs are more energetic while female dogs are more calm - not sure if it's totally true, though. If you're not gonna get them spayed/neutered, you'd have problems with a female dog in heat and male dogs humping/spraying/possibly acting more dominant. It's totally up to you though! Of course either gender you get, they will still be a cute playful puppy :)What gender of dog is better for a first time owner?
Female; make sure that, since you are a first time owner, you are not getting a dog from high-drive parents. That's too much dog for a first-time dog owner. You want one that is medium-low or low drive, but healthy and sweet-tempered.



Females are a little smaller, and thus a little easier to handle.



Good luck.
male, i heart girls have their period,i don't believe in fixing animals since it should be their own choice but we cant know what they want.

although they do end up humping pillows a lot, i never seen my dog hump my leg though so its mainly just spraying his *** onto his doggie bed that he does.What gender of dog is better for a first time owner?
females are much calm i guess , will at least mine is i just got her yesterday she didnt bark at all till she saw my cat LMFAO but luckily she stopped when i shhd her
It really depends on what you like, if you're into exercise than a male is better. If you wod rather have a calmer dog dress up that a female would be good.
I believe females are calmer/less aggressive.. Unless u let it get pg in which case its instinct to protect pups
I think male dog would be better.
I prefer males as they are easier to train, although I've never owned a GSD. In my competition obedience world there are far more males in the ring than females. Males are more co-operative, learn faster, and more willing to work then females, and although that sounds like a generalization, it's what I've run in to during my 40 years of dog training.
German shepherds are larger dogs and tend to be more dominant. In my opinion I believe that as a first time dog owner trying to deal with a larger more dominant tendencied dog may be more difficult. You have to learn all the other puppy things and that is difficult enough!



I haven't owned a german shepherd but in my general dog experience I have noticed that males tend to be slightly more affectionate than females. I have also noticed (and I really believe cant be proved) that dogs connect to the opposite sex (male dog gets along with female owner etc).



I highly recommend getting your animal fixed as a first time owner. It takes a good knowledge to dogs to be able to breed ethically and healthily. Do not get your dog fixed at a very young age - I saw 8 weeks somewhere here and was horrified. The general rule is at LEAST 6 months of age, let them grow and at least approach puberty!



Have fun, puppies grow up way too fast. Love them with all your heart no matter what you end up with and be a responsible pet owner at all times!
female
females are more bitchy (haha) and get their periods. Males like to hump things. my first dog was a male, but once he knew we were dominant and that kind of behavior isn't ok, he is the most well behaved dog ever. My boyfriend got a female puppy a few months ago, but she was already fixed. and so far we haven't noticed any gender-specific problems with her.

In the end, it just depends on which puppy you fall in love with.
I think a female. Males spray of you don't get them fixed and some STILL spray even though they are fixed. Although the Females get their periods and what not they don't hump! Or tht much I should say lol. I sure as hell wouldnt a HUGE male dog humping me D: lol goodluck on your german shepard! (:

DONT GET A LABRADOR. just saying!
male dog is the way to go. It will be a little bigger, stronger.



if you just want a healthy dog then get a from a registered breeder.. not a show one but a working line one. It will cost more than what your back yard breeder is selling it for but in the long run it pays off to go with the working line.
females are typically more protective. And its perfectly fine to spay or neuter your pet if you dont plan on breeding. Its best to fix them before 6 months of age after they get their rabies vx at their 12 week check up.

Its mainly up to you and what sex you prefer.
If you train it properly then either will do. But with males, you don't have to worry about heat cycles
If I were you, I will get a female dog. In that way, you can multiply your dog and perhaps earn money by selling its puppies.