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i think it completely depends on the individual person and their situation.
i shared an apartment in college with this girl who had a tibetan terrier puppy. she was a full-time student, worked part-time, and was ms. social butterfly. she did not take care of the dog, ever. *i* took care of the dog, and it was extremely unfair to me and to the dog. i have no idea what happened to the dog when i moved out. she "loved him" but she could not be bothered to take care of him, walk him, housebreak him, train him. if i were a breeder, i would not want one of my pups going to that kind of an owner. but i suspect it had more to do with her individual personality than with her being young.
i think it's reasonable to be nervous about placing a dog in a home where there is so much up in the air. what happens after school? where will you live? what happens if you can't get a job? etc etc. but if the person is dedicated and a good dog owner, they're going to make it work.
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