Puppy for Christmas

Often a puppy is at the Top of a child's Christmas wish list. A doting parent is often eager to please a child at Christmas time and to shop for a puppy for many, is very exciting. I have received puppies in the past for both Christmas' and Birthdays. They were always the very best presents I have ever received. I love puppies and I love dogs. However, this is a commitment for usually a dozen years, that's a long time. You must commit to medical care, day to day care and the long term care. What is the age of your child now? So, age 11 you say, and will your child be going to college in say...7 years? Who the will care for this animal? These are very important questions you must ask. And yes, you're right, often the puppy is not for a child, but another adult in the home. So, who will take this puppy to training, what about holidays away from home? So many questions for this new child in our home. That's right, I said child, as for me, my children are all four legged but that is the way it is.  Next consideration, shopping for this puppy. Please, please, look at your many local humane society shelters. They are full of puppies and adult dogs mostly already trained. Your local shelter will be able to assist you with a perfect animal for you. Good Luck!