Does a male or female Pom make a better pet?
– As long as you neuter your male by six months of age, it makes little difference if you choose a male or female for a pet. Well-bred Poms of both sexes are generally happy, loving little dogs with wonderful temperaments. Both males and females make excellent pets. There are, however, some points to consider other than temperament when choosing your pet. Reasons to purchase a male for a pet: • In the last issue we talked about the importance of neutering your pet. A neuter is a less invasive surgery than a spay and costs less. In other words, it is safer and less expensive “to fix” your male pet. Make sure your pet is neutered before he starts lifting his leg (around 6 months of age). If you neuter before leg lifting begins, your male will almost always continue to squat like a female to urinate. This makes house training much easier. • Females are often in higher demand to breeders than males so you can generally find a better quality pet male for less money than a pet female. • Male
