From time to time we have retired show dogs available to FOREVER pet homes.

All retired show dogs are registered with DOGS NSW, microchipped, desexed and vaccinated.

Mature dogs come with LOTS of advantages over puppies......read more below.

Sorry we have NO Siberians or Cavaliers available at this time.

Our Siberians and Cavaliers are fully vaccinated, microchipped and

desexed before being placed in a new home.

For more information email us at baykalskee1@bigpond.com

or call Jayne's mobile: 0438461452

Following are the unique advantages to owning an older dog.

1. What you see is what you get - With an older dog you know what you're getting in terms of size, physical appearance, health and temperament. They have already developed their personalities, temperaments, and physical characteristics. There is no way to know whether the tiny puppy you adopt today will be a hard-to-manage dog a year from now, or if she will shed constantly or fall victim to a genetic disease.
2. Low physical demands - Fortunately these animals are not as demanding as some of their younger counterparts. Although they still need quality time in the form of attention and walks, they may be more content to sleep and curl up at your feet and nap. The nice thing about older animals is that they will usually not pull you around on the leash or jump on you.
3. Convenience - Training a puppy means starting at ground zero; an older dog will most likely be housebroken and may have had previous training. At the very least, an older dog will not have to be fed or taken outside as often as a younger one, and can be left alone for longer periods of time. The older the dog, the more independent they can be.
4. Great for older people - Older dogs often make great companions for older people, who don't have the stamina to keep up with a young, energetic dog.
5. Longer attention spans - Contrary to the old myth which says "You can't train an old dog to do new tricks," training can actually be quicker because they probably may already know some of the basics (come, sit, stay, etc.). You can use this to your advantage to teach more advanced commands or tricks. In fact, older dogs have a longer attention span, and often give more recognition to their trainers than puppies and young dogs do. Because they have mellowed they can often be easier to train making them great candidates for new tricks and further training.
6. Wont chew inappropriate items - Older dogs are not teething puppies, and won't chew your shoes and furniture while growing up. An older dog has already gone through the destructive phases of adolescence and puppyhood, and will most likely be more focused and self-disciplined.
7. Settles in Much Quicker - Older dogs settle in easily, because they've learned what it takes to get along with others and become part of a pack.
8. Knows what "no" means - Older dogs have learned what "no" means. If they hadn't learned it, they wouldn't have gotten to be "older" dogs.
9. A good night's sleep - Older dogs let you get a good night's sleep because they're accustomed to human schedules and don't generally need nighttime feedings, comforting, or bathroom breaks.
10. Give you more time for yourself - Older dogs leave you time for yourself, because they don't make the kinds of demands on your time and attention that puppies and young dogs do.
11. Fast learner - By adopting an older dog, you bring into your home a more mature thinker, and in many cases a very intelligent dog. Adopting an older dog is like a pass to skip the chewing phase and fast-forward through housebreaking. Older dogs are already housebroken.

If your time is limited, consider an adult dog.

A puppy that is left alone all day can't learn how you want it to act.

It could take months, or even years, before you reach the same comfortable relationship with a puppy that you could have with an older dog in a matter of days.

This page was last updated 10/6/2011

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