What do you think is the best age to adopt my dog?

Question

I have been thinking about the behavior of a dog as a little puppy, but how much it could cost. I am planning to get a dog in the near future that can stay in a three-floor apartment, and exercise near the parks and playgrounds in the area.

Answer 1

well u have to think if u want a puppy u will have to train it to not chew on things i think u should get a dog @ 7yrs old that way it will already be trained and still young. thats wut i did.

Answer 2

Depends on breed- I have a rhodesian ridgeback mix, got her when she was around a year- was housebroken and didn't chew stuff up but still wants to play all the time like a puppy. Depends on the breed. If you want a small dog I don't think housebreaking should be a problem. Just remember to have constant rules i.e. no getting on the couch, enforce the rule by pushing dog off and telling it calmly 'No' don't lose your temper. If you want to excersize your dog in a park get a breed you can let off the leash. Small dogs are good here too, but don't get a terrier, will run away every time. a good place to do research is www.dogbreedinfo.com good luck

Answer 3

Puppies are allowed to be adopted out as soon as they are 8 weeks old because they no longer need their mom. Do NOT get anything younger as may encounter problems. Also make sure you get an aprtment that allows dogs, and also see what the what capacity is that the animal is allowed to be. Also make sure the dog fits your exercise lifestyle. A toy dog may be good if you don't do a lot...and things like that...

Answer 4

A labrador Retriver or a german shepherd. I have had both and they were wonderful friends, here is some info on the lab, and then the German Shepherd.
Labrador Retreiver

General Appearance
The Labrador Retriever is a strongly built, medium-sized, short-coupled, dog possessing a sound, athletic, well-balanced conformation that enables it to function as a retrieving gun dog; the substance and soundness to hunt waterfowl or upland game for long hours under difficult conditions; the character and quality to win in the show ring; and the temperament to be a family companion. Physical features and mental characteristics should denote a dog bred to perform as an efficient Retriever of game with a stable temperament suitable for a variety of pursuits beyond the hunting environment. The most distinguishing characteristics of the Labrador Retriever are its short, dense, weather resistant coat; an ''otter'' tail; a clean-cut head with broad back skull and moderate stop; powerful jaws; and its ''kind,'' friendly eyes, expressing character, intelligence and good temperament. The typical Labrador possesses style and quality without over refinement, and substance without lumber or cloddiness. The Labrador is bred primarily as a working gun dog; structure and soundness are of great importance.

Owning
The Labrador Retriever is gentle with children and the elderly. If it is intended as a pet, keep in mind that Labrador puppies are full of energy. The Labrador Retriever has a stable temperament and adapts to new surroundings easily. The Labrador Retriever is not an aggresive dog, but it will bark to ward off strangers.

Temperament
True Labrador Retriever temperament is as much a hallmark of the breed as the ''otter'' tail. The ideal disposition is one of a kindly, outgoing, tractable nature; eager to please and non-aggressive towards man or animal. The Labrador has much that appeals to people; his gentle ways, intelligence and adaptability make him an ideal dog.

Did You Know
The Labrador Retriever did not come from Labrador, but from Newfoundland. The Labrador Retriever is one of the prime breeds selected as guide and rescue dogs
German Shepherd Dog

General Appearance
A German Shepherd Dog is a trotting dog, and its structure has been developed to meet the requirements of its work. General Impression-- The gait is outreaching, elastic, seemingly without effort, smooth and rhythmic, covering the maximum amount of ground with the minimum number of steps. At a walk it covers a great deal of ground, with long stride of both hind legs and forelegs. At a trot the dog covers still more ground with even longer stride, and moves powerfully but easily, with coordination and balance so that the gait appears to be the steady motion of a well-lubricated machine. The feet travel close to the ground on both forward reach and backward push. In order to achieve ideal movement of this kind, there must be good muscular development and ligamentation. The hindquarters deliver, through the back, a powerful forward thrust which slightly lifts the whole animal and drives the body forward. Reaching far under, and passing the imprint left by the front foot, the hind foot takes hold of the ground; then hock, stifle and upper thigh come into play and sweep back, the stroke of the hind leg finishing with the foot still close to the ground in a smooth follow-through. The overreach of the hindquarter usually necessitates one hind foot passing outside and the other hind foot passing inside the track of the forefeet, and such action is not faulty unless the locomotion is crabwise with the dog's body sideways out of the normal straight line.

Owning
The German Shepherd Dog is known throughout the world for his uncanny intelligence and faithfulness. This versatile breed has well-earned the reputation as family companion, guide dog, police dog, and, of course, herder. The German Shepherd Dog is an excellent house-dog, but if you live in an apartment or a small house you will need to give your dog daily exercise. They are excellent travelers and love to ride in the car for long trips. They are truly a companion and can be taken everywhere - fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, etc.

Did You Know
On April 22, 1899, the German Captain Max von Stephanitz founded the Verein fur Deutsche Schaferhunde (SV), the first parent club of the breed now known as the German Shepherd Dog. The first German Shepherd Dog registered with the American Kennel Club was Queen of Switzerland (in 1908), who was shown in competition in New York that same year. The German Shepherd Dog Club of America's first specialty took place in Greenwich, Connecticut, on June 11, 1913
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Answer 5

You may want to adopt al little bit older than a puppy.
Puppys can not hold their bladders and if you live up three floors it would be hard to housebreak one.
If you get one about 6 months or older they will have more control and be easier to house train.
Also be easier to teach them how to do stairs. Do not laugh my first Doberman had never gone up and down stairs until I got him. I lived on the third floor. He learned pretty quickly.

Answer 6

I think maybe about the age of 2 months old! That is the best age for puppies anyway because they are soooo cute and you can teach them tricks and sighns!!!!

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Answer 7

3-4 years old if the dog is suitable from previous owners....usually there are a lot of dogs out there that need a good home due to new babies in the home/allergies/ or elderly are too old/sick to care properly for them....the latter are the sweetest and gentlest dogs usually....Good luck....check out pet websites for dogs that need homes...usually good insights into where the pet has been....temperment..etc...

Answer 8

i got my puppy when she was 6 weeks old. u can teach them all kinds of tricks when u get them young, and since they're so young they can learn quicker like when ur trying to teach it things

Answer 9

when they are fully trained