what's better do adopt? 2 month old or 7 mo. pup?

Question

i'm still in between getting an older dog or a younger one. What do you people suggest? a 2 month or 3 month or a 6-7 month.

Answer 1

Depends on how much time you want to put into training. Of course either one will need training, but the younger pup will need even more. Personally, I would go with the younger one for bonding factors. I had better luck with my Labs bonding with me with getting them straight from Mom than I did with an older dog I adopted years ago. (rest his soul)

Answer 2

I think that it depends on the type of dog, how large it will be and if you are getting them as a companion or as a dog to hunt, etc. Also, how much can you deal with puppy behavior? I think puppies are really cute, but for me a really adult dog is best-one that is one or two years old. If I was getting a puppy though, that was going to be a large dog, I would want to get it as young as possible and start training it right away. We got a two month old pup and because we were really careful it never had an accident in the house. The thing is that for a large dog, you will have to have really good training or you will have a large problem on your hands, so go young. If you want to train to hunt or things of that nature, I again say a young pup. If you want a nice smaller companion dog, go to the pound and get a black dog (people don't want black dogs so they get put down.) Also, before you decide on a breed do major research! Have fun!

Answer 3

My boyfriend always says a young puppy about 2 months old because they way it will grow up with you, and bond with you better, and teach it more easily. I think it is better to adopt an older dog. I like older dogs, between 8 mo to many years because they are over that puppy phase, and you can always train an older dog. AND because they need a home more than a young puppy does. Young puppies get adopted a lot quicker than adult dogs. So if you are considering an older dog, i would go for it. Someone else will adopt that puppy, but that 7 mo old might not get that chance.

Answer 4

I would always lean towards getting an older dog - even up to 1 or 2 years old - because I find that they're easier to train than an 8 or 10 week old puppy.

Plus, as Alli points out, because too many people are so hung up on the "young puppy" thing, lots of wonderful (but slightly older) dogs lose out on the chance to become wonderful pets.

Contrary to popular belief, in most cases you CAN teach an old dog new tricks. We adopted a 12 year old Miniature Schnauzer and were able to teach HER new commands and tricks.

Answer 5

If you intend on training the dog, that is with basic obedience training, anywhere from 2-3 months would be fine. The only problem with the dogs that are 6-7 months old is that they already have really bad habits. Just because its older, doesn't mean its potty trained or that it knows its name or any of that. Younger is better.

Answer 6

I got my dog when she was a year old, and it was great. She was already potty trained but she was young enough to have some puppy tendencies. We didn't have any problems bonding! I have been able to teach her some tricks by the way.

It all depends on what you prefer. Puppies are cute but they are also a lot of work.

Answer 7

would depend on the pup. A 2 month old is really young and is most likely going to need more care than a 7 month old pup who could already be mostly housebroken but again it all depends on the pup.

Answer 8

6-7 month. It's a cut age for a dog, and it is not so little.

Answer 9

3 month its good because you can teach it and make him learn to love you!
2 is to early to adopt, and by 6-7 its already developing and it might not like you

Answer 10

I say a n2 months old that way you can train him. Good luck with your new puppy. Have fun.