[GSDSunshine]

I think It really depends on a few things. I am currently go to college. I live with my boyfriend, so he helps but I also have a job. I have almost no free time now that I have the goober, I am either at school, at work, or playing with my dog. If I were to have a puppy, I would have lost my mind!!! And if it was just me, and I had no BF, I would have died from exhaustion.

So think about how long the dog will be alone total each day. How long will he be crated per day? How much time will you have available to exercise, play, train, groom (i know not much.. but still)? Is your yard fenced (asked because puppies need crazy amount of play time, and frequent potty trips)?

I adopted an adult GSD, I believe its a great choice. You have a good idea of the exercise requirements, the temperament, and some training and the capacity for holding their bladder, learning decent amounts of self control... etc. If you don't feel comfortable with a rescue and want to know the history, there are some breeders that have adult available.

I would strongly caution getting a puppy, even though they are super cute. Unless you have a large amount of free time and your major is super easy, you will most likely want to study hard for a test, or hunker down for finals, or have a job..... And an adult GSD would be able to adjust a little better than a pup. There are so many stories of people that came home 30 minutes latter than usual from work and had a puppy covered in pee because he just couldn't hold it anymore.