I wouldn't doubt if this topic has been brought up before so forgive me if this is a repeat.
The wonderful thing about Second Life is how you can be anything you want. Having said that, I very much doubt the people who choose to be dogs in SL identify as one. Gender is a whole other beast and can be pretty complicated. I've met some people who biologically do not match the sex of their avatar but they do identify as them on a gender level. I'm curious how many people out there are the opposite? I play as a male, I don't correct people when they call me a guy but in real life I am a female and identify as such. Is it wrong to say I find is easier to play as a guy? That is not meant as a dig at guys, it's just how I feel. That and the character I sort of RP as in canonically a male, but that's not really important.
So, if you want to share where does your gender align with your avatar?
I'm sorry if I used any of the wrong terms at any point, by the way.