01/04/2026
The most common questions I get are: “Do you prefer a boy or a girl as a trainer/hunter?” “Do girls or boys hunt harder?” and “Are girls really easier to potty train than boys?” Each of these questions fits together hand in glove, but the answers go much deeper than just the s*x of the puppy or dog.
To start with question one: males are going to be males and will p*e on everything outside. Likewise, females will come into heat. So, that’s really a “pick your poison” kind of question.
As for question two, that isn’t a male-or-female question either. Ten percent of the answer is that each dog has its own personality, just like people do. A good analogy is that some dogs like to hunt alone, just as some people like to work alone. Some dogs simply are not meant to be hunting dogs, just like some people are not meant to be athletes—and that’s okay. But that’s where we here at Adams Pointers come in. If one of your parents is an athlete, you have a decent chance of being one yourself. If both of your parents are athletes, your chances double! All of our dogs hunt here at Adams Pointers, so while your chance of getting a good dog that loves to hunt isn’t absolute, it is very, very high.
Now, the real answer to “male or female” isn’t about s*x at all—it’s about the amount of time you spend with your puppy or dog. Whether it’s a family function or a quick trip to the grocery store, your dog needs to be with you. I know it’s not easy, especially when they’re in their T-Rex stage (6 months to 1½ years old). During this time, your dog is maturing not only physically but, even more importantly, mentally. So even if you don’t think they’re learning anything, I assure you they are. It’s hard work, but I promise it’s very rewarding.