I don't like puppies, is it just me?

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I've nigh on always had a dog or two, love dogs but I genuinely don't really like puppies. I find a pic of them cute but in reality i just want them to grow up and become a dog!

As the above means I have no desire for puppies I go for unwanted adults, which there are more of anyway. I've always had a good idea of what I'm taking on as it's already post puberty and has a visible somewhat complete personality. I'm not an uber dog trainer so wouldn't take on a dog needing uber skills but I generally can get over a few quirks well, never passed a dog on etc.

I haven't a clue why puppies are more popular than grown ups. Of course a puppy can be moulded but equally there are so many unwanted grown ups that a good fit can be found.

Of course some puppy lovers will always be needed, just a few less of them and a few more grown up dog lovers would probably do dogdom a big favour.

Is it just me?
 
No, I'm not a fan of puppies, or kittens, or babies really. Much prefer them when they are a bit older. (Foals and baby monkeys I can coo over though).

We've almost always gone for puppies when getting a new dog, but Im relieved when they grow up a bit. I wouldnt get another older dog though, that hasnt worked out well for us.
(Actually, I cant see me getting another dog after this one dies).
 
I know a few people who would rather have an older dog, at least over 6 months so its not just you. Personally I love starting with a pup, the younger the better and teaching all the basics, socialising etc and then progressing on.
I would however rather have a child that was past the baby stage, 3 years on is ideal imo.:p
 
The fact I loved my own baby was the miracle of biology! (I did love her muchly though). If I have number 2 kid it'll be through fostering or adoption and def not a baby, I love her much more able to aswer back!

Of the dogs I've had it's been the only one I took as a puppy that's been trouble. He was a screwed up pup though with being pts or bouncing back to rescue centres the only future he faced. He was a best dogs grandson so when I heard of his fate my heart ruled my head and 14 yrs on he's still here.

I can't help but think that the knowledge it takes to select a good dog is equal if not less than the knowledge it'd take to create one. There's so many to choose from, no time pressure and not puppy doesn't mean old, there's plenty of scope for learning. I like old dogs too, they even look cuter to me, as long as they aren't zombies on strings!
 
Well yes, I had to survive 2 babies, or did they have to survive me, but we achieved it. Pups are so much easier to train, Freya is house trained, and knows quite a few commands at 13 weeks, can't say my kids were the same.:D
 
Well its refreshing that a lot of people on here dont see cute little puppies and their brains go to mush and say ooh I must have one.

All my Dobes have been mucked up rescue dogs and having a pup would be having a clean slate and a dog with hopefully if I did it right no issues.

But we broke the habit of a lifetime and bought a Lancashire Heeler pup and house training was a doddle, using a crate also made life easier and we have a well rounded very socialised dog.

I would choose having a puppy anyday to a baby, like others here I prefer it when they get to the 2-3 years and can talk and interact more.
 
I like them to look at, and always think I want one, but in reality, I always have rescue dogs that are about a year old - someone has done the house training, and you get a fun young dog to mould.
 
I have always gone for grown up animals as I feel there are so many needing a home. I think puppies are cute and so are kittens and babies too for that matter but have never felt the need to own one.

The only thing I will admit though was that when my last dog was really getting on I had a real wish that I had had her all her life i.e. from a puppy. That was about her though and not about wanting a puppy I think.
 
I prefer older dogs. I have got puppies last couple of times as I felt it would be easier to start with a blank canvas in my circumstances. Latest pup I was very lucky with as I got him from his breeder as a slightly older pup (breeder had planned to keep him but changed her mind!) so missed the worst "pre-vaccination" stage where they're cooped up in the house with too much energy!
 
Whilst puppies are cute to look at, I don't particularly enjoy this period of their life! I much prefer them as adults and I don't miss the puppy stage one bit! My sister keeps banging on about getting a puppy for my nieces and how amazing it will be (first time dog owner and a bit clueless) and I have tried to explain why it won't all be snuggles and cuteness but I think it is falling on deaf ears......
 
After getting an undersocialised golden retriever at 12 months, I'd definitely get a puppy again. Me and mum are both in agreement of this. We have a 10 year old goldie from 9 weeks old and she is the picture of the perfect example of the golden retriever breed.
 
When i worked at a kennels i loved watching the pups play and they're certainly cute, but not sure i'd want to take one home as I much prefer the calmness of my adult dogs.
 
I love puppies!:D Not very good with babies though, hence why I've only got the one child and every time I felt broody I got a pup instead, hence why I've got five!:D
 
I've always rehomed adult dogs and whilst I enjoy puppies, I don't think I'd want to live with them. My main reason for having a dog is to walk it and you can't do that with pups and as for all the wee on the floor...
 
I love puppies (and babies) BUT only when they belong to other people :D

It takes a minimum of ten years between pups before I forget what hard work they are...
 
I personally don't like kids that much. Up to three years old when they're cute, after that, no thanks.
All dogs and kids do have to start as pups and babies though. Whilst I agree its admirable to take on adult rescues, I see nothing wrong with getting a pup off a responsible breeder.
 
I confess I had puppy blues big time with the youngsters. I found Zak very hard and was expecting them to be like my first two ie a piece of cake. I even now look longingly at older rescue dogs :o

I think if it comes down to a choice, I'd probably still go for a pup (or two :o :o) but it would be more sensible to look at older dogs.
 
weaselwords said:
I've always rehomed adult dogs and whilst I enjoy puppies, I don't think I'd want to live with them. My main reason for having a dog is to walk it and you can't do that with pups and as for all the wee on the floor...
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That's where toilet training comes. Its not hard to do, and once the pups have had their vaccinations they can do walks. You may just have to give up your full day hikes until they're fully grown, but that's not much of a sacrifice.
 
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