Male or Female??

Was reading in a recent post about the difference in personality, character and temprement between male and female staffies. it just sparked my curiosity as i have always had girl staffs. Have met alot of males and they do seem to be a bit more hyperactive and boisterous but other than that seem to be the same loving, good natured dogs. was just wondering how they differ and what you guys think on the subject? are males more "difficult"??

I've always had girls as well.

Rocky is Staffy cross but he has a very loving nature and spents lots of time cuddled up next to us either in bed or on the sofa. He loves cuddles on the sofa.

He is very protective of me too. If he hears a strange noise outside he will bark at it then run inside and jump up onto my lap to look after me, bless him.

I wouldn't say he has been at all difficult.

I've only had girls, tbh I don't think they differ too much, I think males can be more strong minded, I just prefer Girlys

I have a 15mth old girl staffy who is what I would call excited but submissive and a 4mth old male staffy who I would say is a heck if a lot calmer !

I think a lot depends on how they are brought up tbh.

We have Maska (11 month and male) and Loki (13 weeks and female)
In all honesty, I found Maska a lot more easy than Loki. Don't know if she's just a slow learner, but she is nowhere close to him at the same age. She has ornaments for ears, is stubbourn as hell, but she's got a stunning little personality.

Chantel wrote: She has ornaments for ears,

I found the males I've had have been stronger minded, but in a way easier to train. As adults the males are easier to live with, generally, and more laid back.

Ive only had a girl but the dog that made me fall in love with and get a staffie was a boy and he was amazing. Totally dog agro but you could tell him to stop and he would.

i don't think there different between sex but i believe all dogs are different i did think girl as a lot calm that before i got billy

I agree with Steve - I don't think there is much difference and it's more about the individual dog. In our house Bella is definitely more hyper than Teddy - even compared to when he was younger. The other consideration is something that I read about lines. In as much as different lines of Staffies follow different traits - I guess depending on whether they are more bull doggy, terrier etc... I recall something on the internet at one time about the offspring of Gentleman Jim always being calm and tractable whilst the offspring of Bomber (I think) were friendly but excitable and boisterous. I'll see if I can find it again.

I think in my house it's the other way around. Juno my girl is the hyperactive, boisterous & cheeky one and Jack is a well behaved sook, he doesn't like being naughty and tries so hard to be a good boy Hehe

i would say they deffo are. all girl staffs i know are so much calmer.

bullsmommy1 wrote:i would say they deffo are. all girl staffs i know are so much calmer.

you haven't seen my billie...

I find males easier to train, more obedient, less temperamental and more affectionate. I have nothing against females, just prefer males.

Just prefer males as well. Do know a few female staffs and the just seem a little dizzy to me..

My girl is fantastic and so calm , super well behaved. Tommy @ 11 weeks just wants to eat me and pee on my floor

i've only ever had boys but i prefer the look of them and their personality and don't think i'd ever have a bitch

Steveb wrote:... I recall something on the internet at one time about the offspring of Gentleman Jim always being calm and tractable whilst the offspring of Bomber (I think) were friendly but excitable and boisterous. I'll see if I can find it again.

Bandit was descended from Gentleman Jim, and he was never particularly calm or tractable!

I've found the article http://knightwood-oak.chiens-de-france.com/site_eleveur/index.php?rub=presentation&page=rubrique_histoire&ID_ELEVEUR=11046&ID_SITE=12438&ID_HISTOIRE=88669&I_ORDRE=7&PK_RUBRIQUE=14353

@Caryll I guess they're all different

all the females staffs we have ever had where more clam but more posessive and more likely to fight other dogs or growl and bark at strangers... all our males where more bouncy and outgoing and more stranger and other dog tolerant

great responses guys.very interesting lots of diversity in answers.think there are too many factors to take into account when considering a dogs personality. dont think sex is the most important ether

I have found my Skye to be a lunatic she is very loving and thinks everyone wants her kisses buster on the other hand is a lot calmer but is nervous aggressive with other dogs (mainly due to who he was with before I rescued him)