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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are probably getting a Golden Retriever puppy.[b] The kids [/b]are dying for a puppy and have never had one. It seems daunting and also cute.. my kids are 14 and 16.  There is an option to get an older puppy mostly trained and good temperament but fairly pricy and about 1k more than a puppy. Also not local so we would have to fly to meet it and see and cancel a puppy deposit.   The puppy breeder isn't my favorite but ok... that's another story. The trained puppy is almost grown so looks like an adult.. beautiful but not puppy like. She said she is stoic.. a few things still need correcting..but sounded minor.

My daughter has been begging for a puppy. I know we are the adults so who cares but I will be so upset if got this older one and my kids didn't bond or were constantly sad they never had a pup to raise.   I almost would prefer an adult like a 3-4 year old instead of 11 months.  I also like we could mould a puppy but we have never had a dog.

Curious your thoughts on either.. I realize trained is amazing but it's a flight, expensive and then a little bit of letdown..[/quote]

How old are your kids?  How many do you have?  Are they in a lot of activities?  Be aware that kids are notorious for begging and promising they will do more with the dog and then they lose interest very quickly.  Are you prepared to have this dog for potentially 15 years?  I got a puppy and they are a LOT of work and expense.  [/quote]

They're 14 and 16 but I would regret if I didn't t get one. I think it could be nice for our family.  My DD has anxiety and mild
Depression at times as do I.  They're great w animals. [/quote]

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