No Sex Please !

I wrote the below piece in 2021 and it still stands today in 2025.

Unless there is an existing dog in the house that affects the sex required of a second dog, then there is NO puppy reservation via sex.

I appreciate that a home may only have had male dogs before.

But a male Beagle or a male Collie or a male terrier is a totally different dog to a male doodle.

Even within my own dogs there are different traits within the males and within the females which will produce different temperaments in their offspring.

Are you and your same sex siblings identical in personality…no.

Are you and a male in Iceland, America or Egypt exactly the same….no.

The amount of times I hear:

I’ve heard males are aggressive,

My friend has a snappy female,

Girls are more loving,

Boys are more loving,

Girls are easier to train,

My last male dog was so obedient.

…..honestly every application that prefers a certain sex describes them in complete contrast to the person previously.

What you are describing are breed traits; a beagle is stubborn regardless of sex, German shepherds are loyal dogs regardless of sex, entire males will be aggressive/territorial/fight, hormonal bitches can be snappy, terriers can be snappy, dogs that are treated liked babies will be resource guarding/more strung out and can snap. This is not down to sex.

So let me advise you on the temperament of my dogs, let me discuss with you the different natures of each parent and we decide which pairings will suit your home.

We let the litter be born and regardless of sex, we will find the right puppy for you in the litter.

Don’t want a girl because of their seasons, simple, the girl is spayed before their first season.

My dogs are contracted to be spayed and neutered before 12months old and most homes neuter around 6-9months old. So seasons and testicles are really of no consequence.

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When speaking to a breeder for the first time, a home may feel they need to be specific about what they are seeking and can often approach a breeder with a fixed idea of the dog they are seeking and whether the future pup is to be male or female.

When deciding on the sex of their dream dog, I have had homes come up with the following reasons why;

• I can only think of boys names.

• I have two female cats, so a male puppy would even it out.

• There are three male humans in my house so I want a girl puppy.

• I want a girl because I want to buy pretty pink collars and leads.

Just stop !

Whenever someone tells me what sex puppy they want, I ignore them.

I am the experienced breeder with almost 15years of living and breathing Labradoodles. I know my lines, I know my dogs, I know their temperaments.

Unless a home has an existing dog that may influence the gender requirement, then your desire for a male or female is of absolutely no interest to me.

For me it is all about the temperament and suitability to the new home.

I'll say that again...

• Temperament is more important than the sex of a puppy.

• Temperament is more important than the collar colour you choose.

• Temperament fit is more important than the sex ratio of the cats, hamsters, gerbil, fish or people in your home.