Choosing the right puppy for me

Picking the right puppy can be a big and a tough decision and should not be taken lightly.

There are a lot of factors that need to be considered before making this choice.

Here are a few questions to consider:

· What size dog you would like? as they wont stay small for long

· Do you mind if their coat sheds? and do you have time for grooming?

· Does anyone in the house have allergies?

· How much time will you have to exercise your dog?

· Do you have enough space for a big dog?

· Can I afford a dog and its on going care?

Getting a new puppy is exciting; however it’s a big commitment, lasting many years. With this in mind it is important to make the right decision. You don’t want to be getting a Great Dane puppy in a flat in the middle of town as there won’t be enough space for it, even some small breeds in a flat will not be suitable, i.e a fox terrier as these dogs are very energetic and require a lot of mental and physical stimulation.

Having a puppy requires a lot of your time and attention, with toilet training, obedience, socialisation, mouthing, teething and stimulation. For the first couple of years of its life – it will be hard work! So if this is not suitable for your lifestyle or time commitments, then you can always adopt an adult dog, or consider fostering.

If you would like some advice on what breeds would be best suited or if now is even the right time,  pop in to one of our clinics and ask to speak to one of our friendly nurses.