NicoleNYC - Deb Sillers has a wonderful reputation. Both of my girls I currently own come from a well-known, show breeder w good reputation as well. I could not be happier. I got Gidget at 18 months and Sidney at 13 months. I, like you, wondered about the bonding w getting older dogs. My breeder was correct, these are ages where there still is puppy left in the dog, and they bonded very quickly w us. On top of that, they came potty trained. Well, I should clarify. Gidget was completely potty trained. Sidney still needed a little work, but she is completely trained now. Our breeder taught them manners, which was wonderful to get a dog that already had "puppy manners" taught to it. They do not bite fingers, are not destructive to house, etc.
I really think 8-9 months of age would be very nice, and I really would not worry about bonding. They are still quite young. |