www.ardyweb.com Home of Non-Allergy Small Lap dogs breeds that are good with children and other pets. Allergy-Free Dogs are considered nonshed. There is no difference in temperament between Bichon Frise, Shih Tzu or Poodle males & females. Males are usually less expensive than females due to supply & demand. Males are less expensive to neuter. The procedure is less dangerous since it is considered out patient procedure. Leg lifting is to mark territory and neutering drastically reduces the drive for marking. I show you how to establish that you are the alpha and this behavior alone stops the issue. Spaying is more expensive. This procedure adds more risk since it is surgery where the female needs to be put totally under. Males tend to be larger in size. Males are the major winners of dog shows since they have the look the judges are seeking. You can teach a male to never lift its leg simply by never stopping while going for a walk and NOT allowing him to sniff every neighbor’s bush. When he needs to relieve himself he has no choice but to squat like a female.
Male or Female
Bichons, Shih Tzus and Poodles are not territorial like terriers (Yorkshire, Maltese, etc.), guard dogs or some other breeds.
The Lhasa Apso looks like a larger version of the Shih Tzu but isn't as excepting of strangers. It is true if the breed is territorial that a female is better with people.
Some customers just do not like the look of the male sexual parts. There is more petting room on a female stomach.
Both males and females may attempt to go with the motion of trying to mate with your leg. This behavior can be stopped in an instant with my training methods, which I am happy to share with you.
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PURE BRED OR MIXED BREED
When selecting the breed that is most compatible for lifestyle and your situation Health:
there are many factors to consider.
What kind of Temperament:
Good with children or snap at teasing children
Friendly towards strangers and outside family members
May provoke bigger dogs
Bark if unchecked
Affectionate
Obedient or strong willed
Qualities desired or unwanted:
Nonshed
Need to exercise or not
Need to have jobs…herd, guard or hunt
Grooming
Likes cold (winter)
If line breeding (breeding to a certain dog ex: Elhew champion English Pointer-hopefully doesn't have any faults-bad traits) or inbreeding (breeding related dogs ex: mother & son) is utilized then health issues can be higher.
Mixed breeding or avoiding breeding to closely related parents helps avoids health issues.
None of my males are related to any of my females used for breeding. This is one of the reasons I do not have countless health issues.
If you decide to purchase a mixed breed than be sure that both parents are registered.
ex: Father purebred Poodle and Mother purebred Shih Tzu with papers proving it true. Ask to see the documents.
This insures that the parents were not chosen because they kind of look like a Shih Tzu and Poodle…so we’ll call the puppies-shihpoos. When they really maybe Lhaso Apso-Poodle which can be fine but may be not good with children & strangers. A Lhaso Apso was bred to be a guard dog where the Shih Tzu was bred to be the inside palace pet.
One or both may have sneaky neighbor dog (unknown father) breeding in its background with characteristics you would prefer to avoid. If one of the parents have shedding qualities your puppy may shed. Even if one parent has nonshed qualities and most of the past litters have been nonshed. Do you want to gamble?
There is NO guarantee that it will not have some quality you DON'T want. If one of the parents has shedding, not good with children, etc....qualities you don't care for...your puppy may have the unwanted quality.
It is a risk but if you wish you may gamble. I don't care to have a dog in my possession that may bite my family or cause problems in other areas.