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[Kim123]

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Hi thank you for adding me I'm realy interested in a puppy but need to do a lot of research to get the right one many thanks

 

[JoanneF]

Welcome - some things to think about are size of dog, trainability, the exercise you realistically can give and what amount of grooming you want to do.

 

[Mad Murphy]

Hi.. Forget looks or cuteness and as @JoanneF says start noting the things you can offer a dog and the things you need from a dog.. No point getting a dog that needs hours of walking if you only have an hour a day spare, no point getting a long haired dog if you cant afford or are unable to groom it on the other hand no point getting a peke or chi if you want to hike up mountains etc..So list the things you have to offer and what it is you want from a dog and then see what breeds or type matches up.. Its possible that a rescue might be able to help you with this.

 

[JudyN]

You also need to consider your finances - can you afford insurance, vet treatment, good-quality food? It's generally recommended you shouldn't leave a dog alone for more than around 4 hours, and pups will need to build up to that gradually - if your dog isn't happy being left, can you afford a dog walker/dog day care, or do you have a relative who could help out?