I think there are 2 questions you need to ask. The first is of yourself. How much time and energy do you have to devote to training a pupp?. They are alot of hard work especially if you want to socialize them properly. If you willing to expend the effort, the rewards are boundless with a puppy.
The question that I would ask about the adult dog is about its training. You want a dog who has been well-socialized to people and other dogs outside the home. From what I'm reading on other boards, it would also be optimal if the adult dog has LAO learned a few basic commands. The reasoning behind this is that the dog has "learned how to learn" and will, therefore, be easier for you to train.
Just my .02 cents worth... |