My roommate has a female dog that's always desparate for petting, food, or for you to put her in your lap. My new dog, who is female, is always waiting for just the right moment to spring into your lap for some attention. My roommate's girlfriend adopted a female dog a few weeks ago and she too is always wanting attention. Whereas my other dog, a male, doesn't really give two figs about you unless you bring him food or are about to take him for a walk.