If you ask any caring pet owner, having a puppy is like having a baby in the house. You are awaken in the middle of the night, consistantly watching the puppy to make sure he/she is not getting into anything they aren't suppose to be, making sure they aren't making a "mess" on the floor, it's eating properly, taking them to the doctor for vaccinations, and as the list goes on, these are just a few examples of what you are in for when owning a puppy. Although it can be a tiring job, you must have plenty of patience and time for an active puppy or you will have a rude awaking within a few days of bringing that new puppy home.
What also should be taken into account is whether you have the dedication to care for that pet for at least 10 years. You will have to commit yourself not only emotionally, but financially and physically as well. If you can not commit to any of these, it is best suggested that you should not consider bringing a pet into your home at this time. Unfortunately, many people do not think of all the responsibilities that come along with owning and taking proper care of an animal until weeks or months later and then find themselves surrendering the pet to a shelter/rescue or perhaps, selling the pet to someone else. What is sad is that many of these dogs surrendered do not have anything wrong with them. It's just that they found themselves with the wrong owner who did not consider the puppy's needs nor researching whether that breed was the right match for them and their lifestyle.
Because many puppies are brought impulsively mainly from pet stores & private puppy brokers (see Part 2), sellers of these animals do not necessarily screen or ask significant questions pretaining to the placement of these puppies. Therefore, it's up to you, as the buyer, to do your research first to avoid any emotional and financial hardships. For example, if you live in a small apartment in a high rise building with no backyard, a larger, highly active dog is likely not the right breed for you unless you plan on walking and playing with you pet FREQUENTLY to exhaust all the energy that breed has ingrained in its blood lines. Another good example would be you working long hours each day without the ability for you or someone you know to come by your home and give that puppy/dog at least an hour each day of relieving itself and playtime. Just remember that no puppy should be left alone in a crate during the day for no longer than 4 hours at a time.
Rather than just selecting a breed based on looks, we suggest researching the breeds common needs first (energy levels, personality traits, grooming time, etc..). A good place to start your research would be the American Kennel Club - Which Breed Is Right For You?
What also should be taken into account is whether you have the dedication to care for that pet for at least 10 years. You will have to commit yourself not only emotionally, but financially and physically as well. If you can not commit to any of these, it is best suggested that you should not consider bringing a pet into your home at this time. Unfortunately, many people do not think of all the responsibilities that come along with owning and taking proper care of an animal until weeks or months later and then find themselves surrendering the pet to a shelter/rescue or perhaps, selling the pet to someone else. What is sad is that many of these dogs surrendered do not have anything wrong with them. It's just that they found themselves with the wrong owner who did not consider the puppy's needs nor researching whether that breed was the right match for them and their lifestyle.
Because many puppies are brought impulsively mainly from pet stores & private puppy brokers (see Part 2), sellers of these animals do not necessarily screen or ask significant questions pretaining to the placement of these puppies. Therefore, it's up to you, as the buyer, to do your research first to avoid any emotional and financial hardships. For example, if you live in a small apartment in a high rise building with no backyard, a larger, highly active dog is likely not the right breed for you unless you plan on walking and playing with you pet FREQUENTLY to exhaust all the energy that breed has ingrained in its blood lines. Another good example would be you working long hours each day without the ability for you or someone you know to come by your home and give that puppy/dog at least an hour each day of relieving itself and playtime. Just remember that no puppy should be left alone in a crate during the day for no longer than 4 hours at a time.
Rather than just selecting a breed based on looks, we suggest researching the breeds common needs first (energy levels, personality traits, grooming time, etc..). A good place to start your research would be the American Kennel Club - Which Breed Is Right For You?
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