Before contacting us or any breeder for a puppy, please read the following
and give some serious thought if a dog would fit your lifestyle.
More importantly, will an energetic terrier fit your lifestyle?
SHOULD YOU ADOPT A PUPPY OR ADULT DOG?
Before you adopt one of our Terrier breeds, consider how much time your new family member will spend alone. Remember, a puppy requires constant attention. The key to successful housebreaking is consistency; preventing "accidents" is key. Once a puppy soils the carpeting, it becomes much more difficult to train them out of that behavior. Here's a good rule of thumb to consider: a puppy can hold his bladder just one hour for every month they've been alive. For instance, a 3-month-old puppy will need to empty his bladder every three hours! Before you adopt a puppy, ask yourself if you are available to walk your dog several times throughout the day, and if you have the patience and commitment to wake up and take him out first thing every morning at the same time, and stick to a strict schedule. Of course, before you can walk him at all, you will need to train him to walk on a leash, which is a project in itself.
On the other hand, an adult dog's bladder is already fully developed. Older dogs are often already housetrained and are housebroken before they go into your home. You also have the advantage of knowing that your dog is physically able to "hold it" for several hours at a stretch. In most cases, adult dogs are by far easier to housebreak than puppies. You can teach an old dog new tricks!
Puppy Behavior Sometimes Isn’t Pleasant. Sure, puppies are super-cute, but simply put, puppies can be adorable, relentless machines of destruction. Even the most well-behaved puppy will destroy shoes, clothing, paper, remote controls, telephones, leashes, dog beds, carpeting…anything and everything. More rambunctious pups have been known to obliterate sofas, car seats, electrical cords, door frames…you name it, they can eat it or shred it. And when they're teething, look out! Cute puppies have very sharp teeth, and they are happy to use your hands, feet, nose, hair, etc, as a chew toy. Ouch! Needless to say, a teething puppy and a small child do NOT make good companions! To keep the puppy from hurting himself, and to prevent the destructive behavior from becoming a bad habit, you will need to spend many a waking moment supervising his every move. Do you have that kind of time?
Adults have a much longer attention span than puppies, too, which means they're easier and faster to teach. Adult dogs already have recognizable personality traits, so you'll be able to select one who is great with children. Although all dogs need attention and playtime, an adult dog's needs are far less demanding than a puppy's.
You Won’t Know a Puppy’s Personality for some time. With an adult, what you see is what you get. Their personality is already developed, and you'll be able to spot the characteristics you're looking for much more easily than with a puppy. Hobby Breeders are able to assess the personality of each pup for adoption, and carefully match you up with the right dog for your lifestyle. When you adopt a puppy, there is a lot more guesswork involved.
Adult Adoption = An Instant Friend for Life. Ask anybody who has adopted an adult dog, and they'll swear their bond with their older pal is as deep as they come. Let's face it, at first , a lot of people think they want to find puppies for sale, but not everyone is lining up to adopt the great adults!
On occasion, we will have Adult dogs that will be offered for adoption. We work with other breeders to improve our stock and our goal is to breed only the best. Sometimes puppies from other kennels come to us to join our breeding program. Sadly, not all of them mature to meet the strict criteria we have in order to contribute to the betterment of the breed. Other times, we may offer a dog that is retired from our breeding program. There is nothing wrong with these dogs other than we have limited space. Contact us and let us know of an adult dog you're interested in and we may consider rehoming a dog with you.
On the other hand, an adult dog's bladder is already fully developed. Older dogs are often already housetrained and are housebroken before they go into your home. You also have the advantage of knowing that your dog is physically able to "hold it" for several hours at a stretch. In most cases, adult dogs are by far easier to housebreak than puppies. You can teach an old dog new tricks!
Puppy Behavior Sometimes Isn’t Pleasant. Sure, puppies are super-cute, but simply put, puppies can be adorable, relentless machines of destruction. Even the most well-behaved puppy will destroy shoes, clothing, paper, remote controls, telephones, leashes, dog beds, carpeting…anything and everything. More rambunctious pups have been known to obliterate sofas, car seats, electrical cords, door frames…you name it, they can eat it or shred it. And when they're teething, look out! Cute puppies have very sharp teeth, and they are happy to use your hands, feet, nose, hair, etc, as a chew toy. Ouch! Needless to say, a teething puppy and a small child do NOT make good companions! To keep the puppy from hurting himself, and to prevent the destructive behavior from becoming a bad habit, you will need to spend many a waking moment supervising his every move. Do you have that kind of time?
Adults have a much longer attention span than puppies, too, which means they're easier and faster to teach. Adult dogs already have recognizable personality traits, so you'll be able to select one who is great with children. Although all dogs need attention and playtime, an adult dog's needs are far less demanding than a puppy's.
You Won’t Know a Puppy’s Personality for some time. With an adult, what you see is what you get. Their personality is already developed, and you'll be able to spot the characteristics you're looking for much more easily than with a puppy. Hobby Breeders are able to assess the personality of each pup for adoption, and carefully match you up with the right dog for your lifestyle. When you adopt a puppy, there is a lot more guesswork involved.
Adult Adoption = An Instant Friend for Life. Ask anybody who has adopted an adult dog, and they'll swear their bond with their older pal is as deep as they come. Let's face it, at first , a lot of people think they want to find puppies for sale, but not everyone is lining up to adopt the great adults!
On occasion, we will have Adult dogs that will be offered for adoption. We work with other breeders to improve our stock and our goal is to breed only the best. Sometimes puppies from other kennels come to us to join our breeding program. Sadly, not all of them mature to meet the strict criteria we have in order to contribute to the betterment of the breed. Other times, we may offer a dog that is retired from our breeding program. There is nothing wrong with these dogs other than we have limited space. Contact us and let us know of an adult dog you're interested in and we may consider rehoming a dog with you.
