I much prefer females and doubt I'll ever have another male dog, and if I do, only one. I like the smaller size, lighter coat, independent nature, activity level, etc. of females (in my chosen breed anyway). Of course, there are always exceptions, as with anything, but I always have and always will prefer female dogs. I like how my female is attached to me, but gives me some space. Our male is like glue, as are other male dogs I know. I also enjoy training females more than I do males because as much as I love a people pleaser, sometimes the boys take it a little too far..lol. I like a dog who enjoys pleasing me, but doesn't live to please me - if that makes any sense at all. It's really hard to explain just exactly why I prefer females, actually..