I think I would agree that females are generally easier to train, and my dad always had females for that reason. I've always liked the biggest, deep chested male I could find. Man when he's on, nothing beats the style and drive of a big running male pointer that's just barely under control. Of course, when he has an off day he'll make you tear your hair out.

As a friend of mine once said, "Bird dogs are just like women. They're either the greatest joy, or the greatest aggravation in your life. There's no in-between."