With an older pet, you'll know your pet's coat type and color . With an older pet, you'll know a little more about your pet's personality as it will be more developed. Your older pet will be old enough to start obedience training immediately. Your older pet may have already have lived in a household and be housebroken . If not it will be old enough to learn.
Older pets are in some ways easier to train as they have a longer attenditon span.
Your older pet can be spayed or neutered immediately . Your older pet will be generally less bouncy and will be more settled and calmer . An older pet will be more appreciative of your love and attention. Children and older pets are better combinations , there is less stress on everyone and less chance of accidental hurts. Puppies and kittens require a lot more attention and maintenance than older animals.