im gonna agree with everyone here all dogs are different and it also depends on the owner too i decided to get a puppy cause i am home all day and all i have to do is take care of him brownie and kayko were both potty trained in a couple days to a week if im doing something they will let me know by barking at me or poking me or scratching at the door there are always signs if you have the time to keep on top of the puppy then get one its all about you not the puppy if you let him go in the house cause you dont wanna get up or you say i didnt see him then you werent watching the puppy then it should be in its crate it shouldnt go in there no puppy should be left alone no matter what you decide good luck