female or male?

by Eric
(St.Louis, Mo USA)

My name is Eric,

I am about to get a new pup from a friend of the family, mid ocotber is when Roxy ( the momma dog )will have her pupps we get the first pick of the liter.My fiance and i are indesicive on wether to get a male or female.
Or if it really matters. This is my first dog i will have and im willing to give it( the 3 P's ) but i was wanting to know your oppion on the matter.

Thanks
Eric