How Long is too Long????

I know what you mean and I know exactly how you are thinking. One of the best sayings I ever heard was, "It is hard for a dog to live up to a man's pride". Just don't give up on him if he is otherwise a good pup.

Maybe just leave him alone for a while and take pressure off of yourself. If feeding him or housing him is too much and you need to get rid of him, then let him go. If you can give him a break and let him be a dog for a couple months, I think you ought to do that.

Just remember, he is still a pup, and he is not thinking that same thing you are. Some dogs have it in them and some don't. I've given a lot of nice pups away as pets. Youu will know when the time is right.

By you asking the question, it shows that you are losing confidence in him, but there is some part of you that wants to believe in him. As long as part of you believes in him, let him stay. You will know when the time is right for him to stay or go.