Originally posted by Moose
Dogs under 2 months should still be with their mothers...if you end up getting a dog from a breeder and he/she offers to send the puppy home with you before it hits 8 weeks, I'd turn the other direction and walk away. In my opinion, I still think 8 weeks is a little young...but hey, that's just me.

As for the age issue and when to get a dog -- I adopted Moose when he was almost 2 years old...and I adopted Zoey a little over a month ago and she is a little over 2 years old. With Moose, there was no problem...the "bonding issue" was a snap. Although, he's a Lab...so he's totally outgoing and affectionate toward anyone. Zoey took a little more time and we are still finding out new things about her personality everyday. She's coming out of her shell and has really started to create a close bond with both myself and my fiance.

Brooke I didn't know Zoey was 2 years old, I thought she was a puppy! Also my aunt and uncle may be getting a dobie, it's one of their choices, any advice

Also I agree, dogs shouldn't be taken from their mother until 8+ weeks old!