I've been wanting a GSD for some time and after plenty of research I found two breeders. Both breeders have good reputation and backgrounds the only difference in these two dogs would be one is short stock coat and one is long (i prefer long).
My problem is that the short stock coat is ready for home in June which means plenty of 1 on 1 time while working from home during covid which will be great for the puppy. The long stock coat which I prefer isn't ready for home until September at which point I may be back to work (Mon-Friday, 8-4). Above all else I just want my dog to be happy and have a good temperament and training. Is this attainable with the September dog if I'm back to work? Would the 3+ months working from home with the dog be a worlds difference in temperament and training? I would prefer the long coat but not at the expense of a good mannered dog.
I guess I'm looking for anyone with experience spending all day everyday with their dog for extended periods versus someone only able to come home for one hour during lunch on a normal workday (I do have friends lined up who can take her out during the days for walks and plan on using a doggy daycare 2-3 times per week as well as a morning walk/jog).
My problem is that the short stock coat is ready for home in June which means plenty of 1 on 1 time while working from home during covid which will be great for the puppy. The long stock coat which I prefer isn't ready for home until September at which point I may be back to work (Mon-Friday, 8-4). Above all else I just want my dog to be happy and have a good temperament and training. Is this attainable with the September dog if I'm back to work? Would the 3+ months working from home with the dog be a worlds difference in temperament and training? I would prefer the long coat but not at the expense of a good mannered dog.
I guess I'm looking for anyone with experience spending all day everyday with their dog for extended periods versus someone only able to come home for one hour during lunch on a normal workday (I do have friends lined up who can take her out during the days for walks and plan on using a doggy daycare 2-3 times per week as well as a morning walk/jog).