Do you prefer a puppy or adult?

[Southpaw]

Adults.

I always thought puppies were so super adorable and wonderful but they're a lot of work...I suppose adults could take some work too, but still.

 

[Toller_08]

I like both for different reasons. As much hard work as puppies are, I do prefer to have a pup over an adult in most cases though.

 

[elegy]

Ex. if I had gotten Riot at the age he is now.. he wouldn't be as bonded to me

why do you think that?

 

[misticaleclipse]

Adult. and I say this after only having a puppy and never an adult lol. I think I had an easy experience in terms of puppies, but I still don't have the desire to go through extensive house training again, training etc. Its very tiring! My next dog will be a rescue for sure.

 

[scob89]

It don't really matter to me. I like both and can handle both so I'm good.

 

[frenchboxer]

Have had both... prefer adults.

 

[Gempress]

Ex. if I had gotten Riot at the age he is now.. he wouldn't be as bonded to me

I have to disagree. While I've noticed a difference in the relationship, I think the strength of the bond is no less.

 

[bubbatd]

I think that a rescued dog is so thankfull , they bond quickly .

 

[casablanca1]

I think it's interesting that a number of people felt that two advantages with puppies are bonding and molding the dog from day 1, and one disadvantage of adults is that there could be 'issues.' I've never had a puppy, so I'm not really qualified to judge, I suppose, but I find that the younger the dog I've adopted, the longer it takes to bond. My oldest adoptee stepped out of the shelter and decided I was her puppy - I don't believe they make bonds stronger than that. My youngest adoptee believe she is my puppy, and
it took us about 5 years to really bond. I've never been a big fan of the whole idea of molding anyone, from dogs to kids. To me, the inevitable foe of molding is summed up in "Man plans, God laughs." As to issues - well, it's not all nurture. A good, responsible source is a good, responsible source, whether it supplies mostly puppies (breeder) or adults (shelter). A dog from a good shelter doesn't neccessarily have more issues than a puppy from a good breeder. You get a big bonus in an adult dog because you can see what they are, and don't get blinded by puppy cuteness and puppy formlessness.

 

[Senna]

I prefer puppies.I mean i love how mellow rascal is and all but training a puppy is absolutly awesom then when their older you know you did a good job of raising them

 

[StillandSilent]

Definatly adult. I used to want puppies, puppies, puppies, but since working at the shelter, I can get my puppy fix there, and enjoy more mature dogs at home. Puppies are just so much work!

 

[doberkim]

adults, hands down.

ive had three adults, and one quasi-adult (rah at 10 months old, is still very much a puppy, though has the body of an adult) -

and NONE have had problems bonding to me. some i only had for MONTHS, but the bond was clear to anyone who saw us.

i adopted bowie at 3
mya at 6
willow at 8.5 -

and each one of them looked at me as if i were the only light in their life. theres no BONDING issues with them - i was their person, be it years or months i had them.


after rah, i think my life would be complete without a puppy ever again the only thing i am missing is cute puppy pictures. but right now, not having a true adult in the house, i am missing the calmness, the composure... the quiet!