Yes age does matter and right now Peeka is a bit young anyway. You really need to let him finish growing up, 1 yr. old is good. From picture 3 his bite looks a bit off, have you checked it? Topline, tailset, are his legs nice and straight? Is there any history of LP, livershunt, or hernias in his line? I'd at least take him to a match and have a judge go over him. Matches are cheap, fun, and low stress. The exhibitors are owners and the dogs are puppys and you can meet breeders there as well.
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