Getting a puppy has it's pros and cons just like anything else. When you start with a puppy it is a little easier to mold the dog into exactly what you want in the end but you have to deal with puppy behavior and two years of a little bit of craziness. With a slightly older rescue you may have to deal with some history but often the dogs are calmer faster as they are more mature. If you work long hours a puppy is hard.
Either way its great to check out shelters for any age dog. You can sit with different dogs and often even walk them around to get to known them a little better before you make a choice. Ask lots of questions because the volunteers often get to know the dogs pretty well.
Either way its great to check out shelters for any age dog. You can sit with different dogs and often even walk them around to get to known them a little better before you make a choice. Ask lots of questions because the volunteers often get to know the dogs pretty well.