I used to prefer bitches purely for the fact that most male dogs i have com across are aroogant, annoying twits, cock their legs all the time, always after bitches and unpredictable around other males, BUT on the other hand i find dogs more loyal and affectionate, i hink it depends on the nature of the particlar dog. Their are a couple of male dogs that i have met that are sound and i woul own, my next dog will be a male so hopefully he turns out ok.