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Male dogs are (typically) much much much more easy to train.
Females have a more stubborn and individual attitude and are less likely to adhere to strict discipline.
I dated a girl for several years that was a ranked obedience trainer (#2 in the state) here in Ohio for her age group at the time. I picked up a lot from her and the underlying theme was that male dogs are easier to train, less high strung, and overall better (ie, well behaved) companions.
Also, my family has had a chocolate lab for quite a while. He's a very good dog and was professionally trained when he was about a year old. He responds to spoken commands in two languages as well as silent hand signals. He's now 9 years old and still follows his commands.
When our lab was 3 or 4 my mom decided she wanted another dog and ended up getting a small mixed breed female. This new female was completely untrainable (although obviously very very smart), very stubborn, destructive, and tried repeatedly to bully our 115lb chocolate. It eventually got so bad that we had to give her away to another family. We have sworn off female dogs since that.
Additionally, last year we added another dog to the family when my grandmother passed away. We adopted her young male Bishon Frise and have had zero problems with him. He's cheerful, willing to please, listens to commands, and 100% compatible with our old lab.
To sum it up, female dogs (typically) do not have the disposition to be willing and obedient companions. They are stubborn and will serve themselves before you.
And whichever sex you decide on, neuter or spay your pet, you will have less problems with disposition.
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