Is It Too Late To Potty Train A 4 Year Old Male Dog?

a papillon dog

Papillon Puppy: Male Or Female?

I’m planning on purchasing a papillon puppy at the end of this year in December as a pet. I’ve looked up everything about the breed: temperament, size, coat-colour, exercise requirements, feeding, grooming requirements, toilet training, pricing… etc. I’ve also found a wonderful breeder with puppies that are available at the perfect moment (the beginning of my end of year school holidays). They’re really informative, kind and devoted to sending their dogs to a good home.
I was originally leaning towards getting a male dog. However, the litter that was born two nights ago from the breeder consisted of three females.
I’ve heard of many cons about females, i.e. they’re less affectionate than dogs, somewhat finicky, more moody, more reserved and quiet and more dominant in some cases (wanting to be the alpha dog, fighting against other bitches… etc.). Apparently they’re also harder to toilet train as they don’t lift their leg when doing their business.
Is all of the above true, and if so, to what degree? Is it very noticable? Does it affect how you feel when living with them?
If anyone specifically has a papillon, please answer my question. I will be very grateful. =)
Thank you so much!
–yaivi
P.S. I am planning on de-sexing my puppy, be it male or female.

Papillon Male Potty Training?

I have had my Papillon Male dog for two months now and I previously owned a Pap *****. Jess-the female was so easy to train and there were no problems with her. (Not that I can remember anyway).She ran back and forth into the lounge to tell me when she needed to go. Barney, the male I now have seems to know the score, to a degree, as he waits by the door but doesn’t give any indication other than that…and if I’m not in the kitchen, of course I can’t see him and he doesn’t wait long, as I run in the kitchen if he dissappears. He’s now 5 months and I think at last he’s almost got it. (Any tips on how I can communicate with him on that one, however, would be appreciated)! The main problem is he has started spraying and of course from what I see, he doesn’t class this, as needing to go! I know/think, he thinks he’s doing what male doggies do naturally…but the problem is, here, A/ His testicles have not dropped yet. The vet is keeping his eye on this. And B/I’m not sure if I want him castrated straight away, anyway. Please help! I’ve never owned a male dog and I’m at my witts end! Thanks ever so much, folks!