How To Choose Between A Puppy And An Adult Dog

How do I choose between a puppy and an adult dog?

The decision to get a puppy or an adult dog is a big one. You get to raise a puppy from infancy and hone it into who you want that puppy to be. When you get an elderly dog it depends on how they've been raised, just like a human. There are a lot of considerations. If you're an elderly person, I highly recommend you get an elderly dog. That's not a put-down or anything; it's just that I want somebody to be compatible with their animal. A puppy has a lot of energy, they're very needy, and if you're elderly you're not going to want to be in that position. It's very compromising and frustrating. It's very important that you match your temperament with the temperament of the dog.