Puppies Or Adult Dogs?

Gharrissc · 06-29-2012, 10:56 PM

When adding another dog to your family, do you prefer a young puppy or an adult? Me personally,I prefer an adolescent (9months plus) on up. I have only had 2 young puppies EVER.All others have been older.Of course I am not against puppies,but for my household I think someone older would fit in better.

Scarlettsmom · 06-30-2012, 08:35 AM

I will always look for a dog between 18 months and 2 years old if possible. Past the landshark stage, but still very trainable. We won't be adding any pack members for at least another year though.

llombardo · 06-30-2012, 08:45 AM

I would prefer an older dog too, but my last two were puppies. My next one will hopefully be older, house trained, obedience trained, good with dogs and cats....yes I can dream

What I prefer and what I get are two different things, I thought the GSD puppy was going to kill me(exhaustion--my own of course), but I'm very happy with her and feel like I accomplished something, so that makes it worth it.

Scarlettsmom · 06-30-2012, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by llombardo

, I thought the GSD puppy was going to kill me(exhaustion--my own of course), but I'm very happy with her and feel like I accomplished something, so that makes it worth it.

We have been torn with getting a puppy, but what you said about the exhaustion is what has stopped us. Maybe when we are really, REALLLY retired we can tackle a pup. They are just so stinking cute and funny.

llombardo · 06-30-2012, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Scarlettsmom

We have been torn with getting a puppy, but what you said about the exhaustion is what has stopped us. Maybe when we are really, REALLLY retired we can tackle a pup. They are just so stinking cute and funny.

I not only have the problem of deciding on a pup or an adult, but on a breed. I have a feeling that I will get another GSD and Golden Retriever, I just don't know in what order...they are both wonderful breeds and make the decision lots harder

Emoore · 06-30-2012, 09:59 AM

I've done both, and they were both wonderful experiences.

KayleeGSD · 10-03-2012, 01:36 AM

We have had adults and puppies. Both were wonderful experiences. All of our GSDs were wonderful companions!

mjbgsd · 10-03-2012, 01:48 AM

I prefer getting them as pups.

MonsterMomma · 10-11-2012, 03:58 PM

Puppies, only because we have a young child and I dont want to bring in a grown dog that I dont know the history on or any bad habits. Even though its more work, its a greater peace of mind knowing they're starting with a clean slate.

gowen · 10-12-2012, 08:49 AM

Puppies. I like that I can control his early environment and be the person to train him/her when it counts most. I do not have **** phases because I do not allow, what I would call, bad behavior and can enforce strict, positive, and loving enforcement.

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06-29-2012, 10:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gharrissc Knighted Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,760	Puppies Or Adult Dogs? When adding another dog to your family, do you prefer a young puppy or an adult? Me personally,I prefer an adolescent (9months plus) on up. I have only had 2 young puppies EVER.All others have been older.Of course I am not against puppies,but for my household I think someone older would fit in better.

06-30-2012, 08:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
Scarlettsmom Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chesapeake, VA...but longing for CO Posts: 1,410	I will always look for a dog between 18 months and 2 years old if possible. Past the landshark stage, but still very trainable. We won't be adding any pack members for at least another year though. __________________ Scarlett WGSD 2/07 CGC TDI(retired) Paige Husky/GSD mix 2/95-12/08 If you are going through hades, keep going!

06-30-2012, 08:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
llombardo Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,930	I would prefer an older dog too, but my last two were puppies. My next one will hopefully be older, house trained, obedience trained, good with dogs and cats....yes I can dream What I prefer and what I get are two different things, I thought the GSD puppy was going to kill me(exhaustion--my own of course), but I'm very happy with her and feel like I accomplished something, so that makes it worth it. __________________ Misty- Samoyed Mix Tannor- Golden Retriever CGC Robyn- German Shepherd CGC Cats-Thunder, Harley, Miley, Bandit, and Ferah RIP Boo..Black Lab "A dog is the only thing on this earth that loves you more than he loves himself."

06-30-2012, 09:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,552	I've done both, and they were both wonderful experiences. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 11 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 2 years At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

10-03-2012, 01:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
KayleeGSD Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: DE Posts: 137	We have had adults and puppies. Both were wonderful experiences. All of our GSDs were wonderful companions!

10-03-2012, 01:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
mjbgsd Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 5,884	I prefer getting them as pups. __________________ Akbar- http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1072443 Isa- http://www.dogster.com/dogs/175256

10-11-2012, 03:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
MonsterMomma New Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 11	Puppies, only because we have a young child and I dont want to bring in a grown dog that I dont know the history on or any bad habits. Even though its more work, its a greater peace of mind knowing they're starting with a clean slate.

10-12-2012, 08:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
gowen Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 129	Puppies. I like that I can control his early environment and be the person to train him/her when it counts most. I do not have **** phases because I do not allow, what I would call, bad behavior and can enforce strict, positive, and loving enforcement. __________________ Dolly - Jaga von Falkenhein (DOB: Jan 6th 2012)

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