[NicoleNYC]

Originally Posted by gidget529

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.

So you have heard of her? She seems wonderful and she has pictures of competitions her dogs have won on her website as well.