Getting a puppy will ensure you have the best buddy for the next 8-12 years, depending on the breed, but adopting an older rescue dog is as rewarding an experience as they get.
When you adopt an older dog you usually don’t have to worry about potty training and devoting hours and hours to dog exercising and general training. Older dogs are easier in that sense as they don’t require too much time and effort on your part.
On the other hand, you might run into unforeseen health issues with an older dog that a vet may have overlooked. This is definitely one of the downsides to getting an older pooch, but if you are committed to rescuing an animal, this may not be a big turnoff after all.
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Older rescue dogs may be slightly more aggressive than you’d expect, as they simply need to fight for everything they get. Once the dog gets used to you and your family, sees there will be food, water and exercising every day, and that there won’t be any neglect or abuse, you’ll see that aggressive side starting to fade. This is another particularly rewarding moment you can have with an older pooch you helped save.