Pedigree Pets

Puppy VS Dog

PUPPY VS. DOG

Watching a puppy grow can be a rewarding experience, and is often compared to the time requirements of raising a human baby. Just like a baby, you won't discover the dogs' true personality until it nears adulthood. Young puppies require large amounts of time; needing to be fed three to four times a day, kept in a confined area indoors and let out every few hours to eliminate. The first few weeks can be filled with sleepless nights as the confused puppy seeks comfort and food. A puppy's growth phase requires much supervision and training. Housetraining is accomplished only after accidents. Teething ("chewing") lasts the first eight - 14 months. And puppies don't become mature adults until they are two years-old, meaning they act like teenage dogs for a year or more.

If everyone in your home is gone for eight hours a day, your puppy probably won't get the attention he needs to meet your expectations. If you are gone much longer than eight hours a day, even adult dogs have high attention needs and may not be a good choice for your current lifestyle

Adult dogs & older puppies are easier to train than young puppies because they have longer attention spans. They take direction better than a very young puppy.  Also a puppy can hold their water about 1 month per age. For instance, an 8 week old puppy can hold their water for about 2 hours, a 6 month old puppy can last for 6-7 hours a 1 year old can hold their water through the day & night.

Adult dogs are generally more predictable. A dog isn't full grown until it's a year old, so when adopting an adult dog you already know its full size, health and in some breeds color.

Don't discount a dog that is approaching a senior age. Even an eight-year-old dog is likely to have many more good years to give you. A senior dog often offers the sweetest rewards. 

Like us, dogs are highly social animals and have the need for regular companionship and attention inside the home with their humans. If you are gone much longer than eight or nine hours a day, a dog may not be an appropriate pet for your busy lifestyle.

Please consider your lifestyle, whether you should adopt a young puppy, older puppy, adult dog or maybe not just yet. Also consider your current living space needed for the puppy/dog for proper exercise. The age of your children can also be a factor when adopting a new pet. A child beginning at the age of 5 is a perfect age for a new pet. It helps them with learning responsibilities like helping with the training, feeding, watering, walking the pet, taking him/her out to potty and of course the joy of PLAYING with their new family member.

Please be advised that a reputable breeder will never recommend a T-Cup puppy with toddlers in the home. T-Cups are very tiny and fragile and toddlers are still in their learning stages.

A T-Cup puppy should NEVER leave the breeder before the age of at least 12 weeks of age, possibly longer depending on size.

Once you have considered the above information, please research the different breeds available to find the best fit for you and your family.