[nagdu] males and females

Tue May 26 13:30:58 UTC 2015

Well, I've only had male dogs for guides so far, but I've been very happy with both of my boys! Neither one has EVER tried to hike up his leg and pee on things, they've both been squatters/lungers. As far as the humping, anyone who knows me well, knows that my retired guide, Pascal is a humper! He even humped my friend's dog in harness once. We were downtown at a festival and some guy saw them before I could correct Pascal. He said, "Boy, those dogs sure are friendly," LOL. It's a dominance thing and I've had a few female pet dogs who were humpers too. 
My male guide dogs have always been pretty mellow and easy to work with. I knew that Pascal was very stubborn, but not until I started working with Mambo did I realize just how stubborn he is! Pascal was  a tall and big lab at over 80 lbs. Mambo is shorter at 22 inches and weighs 65 lbs. Both dogs have proven to be excellent guides and I think I prefer males, just because I've had such good luck with them so far. I'd be happy with either though, as long as it's a good match. I've noticed that a lot of females seem to be little pistols, with a fast pace and sassy attitude. Just like humans, I guess!
Deanna and Mambo  

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From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via nagdu
Sent: Monday, May 25, 2015 9:13 AM
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] males and females

I got my first male in 1985.  He was about 70 pounds, and was the best dog I've ever had.  His pull was perfect, and he didn't pee on anything.
The biggest male I had was a 75-pound shepherd.  The smallest is Ben, about
55 pounds, one of TSE's micro-dogs.  He did try marking things, but I put a stop to that sharpish.  Krokus is around 60 pounds, though he's still filling out.  I don't expect him to be more than 65 pounds.  He doesn't pull hard; in fact, I've been working on getting him to step it out more.  He can usually be controlled verbally.  He doesn't pee on things unless I've missed his signal and he just can't wait, which doesn't happen much now that I know him better.  And, as for humpers, I've known both male and female, though my dogs have never been big on it.
Tracy

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From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Darla J. Rogers via nagdu
Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2015 1:56 PM
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Cc: Darla J. Rogers
Subject: Re: [nagdu] males and females

Dear Sandra,

I think the previous males were larger; I don't know about stronger or anything else having only had my current male dog two years, but he is only about 70 pounds.  He is strong, but I'm not sure he is all that much stronger, but I have some back issues that make it appear so. Fortunately, most of the time, I can control him with my voice; he tends to be worse at pulling when he is retiring; he does not lift his leg nor does he pee on most things--sniff them yes--but pee no.

I am certainly not diminishing your experiences merely wondering if anyone can verify that the schools are breeding some smaller males and ones with a more laid-back temperament.
Darla & Huck

Darla J. Rogers M.S.

Djrogers0628 at gmail.com

When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself."
¯ Wayne W. Dyer

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