Get a Puppy or Rescue an Older Dog?

September 9th, 2009 by Lianne

So you want a dog, but do you go for a playful puppy or choose to recue an older dog? It’s a difficult choice, especially when children often want puppies, but there are soo many older dogs out there that need good homes.

Your choice will sometimes be due to your situation and how much you can afford to pay, but there are many other things you need to think about as well.

For instance if you don’t want the hassle of the house training then a rescue dog is ideal , plus it has the obvious benefit of saving a dog’s life. On the flip side, a puppy doesn’t have any bad habits that need breaking and you get to pick the exact breed and colour you want.

Sometimes you may be lucky and find a puppy that is a rescue dog but at the end of the day it’s down to personal choice. Just remember to take some time to weigh up the pros and cons to ensure that you make the right decision.