I've heard such mixed feeling on this, just wondering what the consensus was of people who have these dogs. I always go for females, I don't know why, just what I am used to I guess. I have two kids 13 and 4 and one on the way. Someone said I should get a male because they are less aggressive, I've never bought into the whole "bad breed" deal and always believe it was the way the dogs were raised more than anything. I don't have a preference either way, just wondering if anyone has noticed anything either way. My friend has a gorgeous blue one and her daughter climbs all over him. I can see what people saying about the females being more protective and aggressive since they have that maternal instinct but I just don't know! Ultimately it's going to come down to which puppy seems to have the best energy. I don't want a shy puppy, but I don't want a rambunctious dominant one either! Luckily the owners of the mom said I can come first and have the pick of the litter, hoping that helps!