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Originally Posted by Britster  I'm also not entirely sure I'd wanna go through the whole puppy stage again after Jackson is finally mellowing out, sleeping a lot more, well behaved, etc.
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As for the cons on rescue, I'd be afraid to get a dog that winds up having behavioral issues that I'm not able to handle.
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I'm rambling but I honestly go back and forth ALL the time between puppy vs. rescue and think I started a thread on it in the past.
I'm pretty sure I will add a second dog in the future but I'm very happy and content right now with just Jackson. I just want to find that PERFECT dog that will totally fit in with us so I'm starting to learn to just not rush into anything. That doesn't stop me from visiting petfinder.com and the Yorkies For Sale section every single day  If I find the "right one" I'm hoping I will just know. |
I had a lot of the same thoughts as you -- wasn't sure if I wanted to go through the puppy stage again. Our breeder has pups that are going to be ready in seven weeks, but I chose to go with the older boy.
The potential behavioral issues of a rescue -- it would be unfair for me to do that to Maximo or his other caretaker.
I think you will just know when you find the right dog to add to your pack, be it a rescue or other.