In actuality,  the females are better pets....this is also true for dogs, cats and other mammals.  This is primarily because they haven't the same need often seen in males to assert their dominance over everything and everyone around them.....they don't have the need to "mark" every bush, post, tire, and, unfortunately, pant's leg, they see.  

 This problem is frequently addressed  by neutering the male.  As I review the antics of some (too many) male politicians and candidates, I can't help but wonder..............................