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It’s easy to fall in love with a dog breed and rush into buying a gorgeous Border Collie or an intimidating Doberman Pinscher, but this is a mistake!
Buying a dog should be a long, careful process – a new dog is, after all, a new family member and Every dog deserves more than a loving home – they deserve the right loving home!
There are a number of things that potential dog owners need to consider before making the leap:
Does the dog breed you’ve fallen in love with fit in with your lifestyle?
If you work eight hours a day, can the dog be left on its own in your home, or will it become stressed and destructive?
If you have other pets, will the dog get along with them? Is the dog child-friendly, or will it quickly lose patience?
Do I have the time to give this breed all the exercise it needs?
Do I have the energy to keep up with them?
Am I willing to buy it a doggie jacket when the weather gets chilly?
Do I want a mellow lap dog or an excitable adventuring buddy?
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