I have had GSDs all my life and I have always raised them from puppy to adult. But now since i lost my last GSD im ready for a new friend so I am looking at a 7 y/o male GSD. My question is...is it a good idea to adopt one at this age?
Adopt older GSD
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I just took in a 8.5 year old female as a companion to my 1.5 year old male and it's been an excellent match, she's a bit spunky but not nearly as much as my male and for the most part is calm and well behaved. It's always nice to give the older guys a second chance. 
Sometimes I think they bond more as they are so grateful for a new home. I have been a foster home for a long time and some of the older dogs are bonded within minutes. My current six year old foster is unbelievably bonded and she worships the ground I walk on - it's kind of embarrassing.
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I never had a big dog at home when I was a kid but the farm dogs I was around during the summer bonded with me really quick. Puppies will not let a kid use them as a pillow.
I just got an old GSD who bonded with me really fast, of course Abby is a special dog (as I am sure yours will be).
I just got an old GSD who bonded with me really fast, of course Abby is a special dog (as I am sure yours will be).
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I have had mostly rescue dogs I got as adults (mostly stray rescues) and I've never had a dog have a problem bonding with me. I got Bianca when she was 4 1/2 years old and she bonded with me very quickly and strongly. Unfortunately it took me a lot longer to bond with her because I was still getting over losing my two senior dogs, (lost them both to cancer within 3 months of each other) but even despite me not reciprocating very well she bonded to me right away.
Well Got him home today and he just cant stop playing with his new toys I bought him. One prob though. I cant tell if he has ear mites orr if the prev owner did not take care of his ears. I tried to clean them out as good as I could when he let me, I was able to get some wax out and it was a little crusty around the ear. Any thoughts?
I am down to one pet - Natty Boh, a 10 year old beagle mix.
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I'd have the vet check him out. You want to do that with any new dog anyway. Congrats on your new addition. Having adopted an adult GSD myself, I have to say I don't think I would ever adopt another puppy. Please keep us posted.
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I am down to one pet - Natty Boh, a 10 year old beagle mix.
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Oh - He is beautiful. What is his name? I wish you many, many happy years together.
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