Thanks Hannah, my first male dog did cock his leg on anything he could - but didnt come house trained, then i had my wonderful cocker Rosie, who was a super-star. I really think i compare the two when thinking about boys v's girls, which is probably unfair of me. But im happy im getting a 'dude', but il be sad if i had to have him castrated as i really really dont want to ruin his coat. Suppose its a chance we all have to take male or female!