Male vs. Female - Myth vs. Reality
At the present time, we are receiving into our program a higher ratio of males to females. When completing the application, if you select a female, you should be prepared to wait a minimum of four to six months.
Frequently, when we talk with people about male Goldens, we encounter beliefs that the female is more affectionate than the male. This is simply not true. At a recent meeting of our Board of Directors, we discussed this subject. A poll of our board revealed we all had males, and often MORE than one! Further, we wouldn't trade our "boys" any day, because they are loving, affectionate and as one member said, "big teddy bears."
Some other misconceptions are that males will mark inside the house. The Golden Retriever is a VERY clean dog, and unless it is ill, or is very stressed and confused, would rather hold its bladder forever than soil its "den." Some of the males lift their legs, but it does NOT kill bushes. Most neutered males squat to urinate just like a female.
The difference between males and females is predominately size. A female usually weighs up to 70 lbs, while the males weigh up to 75-85 lbs. Of course, genetics present many variables in this figure.
We will be happy to put you in touch with people who have always had females and have adopted males, and swear they will ALWAYS have males in the future. If you would like to talk to someone who has "made the switch," include a note with your adoption application and we'll ask someone to call you.
Frequently, when we talk with people about male Goldens, we encounter beliefs that the female is more affectionate than the male. This is simply not true. At a recent meeting of our Board of Directors, we discussed this subject. A poll of our board revealed we all had males, and often MORE than one! Further, we wouldn't trade our "boys" any day, because they are loving, affectionate and as one member said, "big teddy bears."
Some other misconceptions are that males will mark inside the house. The Golden Retriever is a VERY clean dog, and unless it is ill, or is very stressed and confused, would rather hold its bladder forever than soil its "den." Some of the males lift their legs, but it does NOT kill bushes. Most neutered males squat to urinate just like a female.
The difference between males and females is predominately size. A female usually weighs up to 70 lbs, while the males weigh up to 75-85 lbs. Of course, genetics present many variables in this figure.
We will be happy to put you in touch with people who have always had females and have adopted males, and swear they will ALWAYS have males in the future. If you would like to talk to someone who has "made the switch," include a note with your adoption application and we'll ask someone to call you.