The pros and cons of getting an older puppy: Cons: They aren't as little anymore, a young puppy is super darling! You get to train and bond with them while they are little.  The Pros of getting an older dog: a lot of the earliest hardest training is already done. They are already sleeping through the night, they are over their first "fear period" they are getting a lot of basic training, they know to look at you, to sit, to walk on a leash they are leaning "wait" and other basic commands.  They like, and are good in their crates, they have had their vaccination and de-worming.  A lot of the early expenses of a puppy has already be done. including grooming,  vet visits, training, food,   You get a better idea of how big they will be and what their adult coat might look like.