Things to consider before buying a dog

Do the whole family want a dog? Are we going to keep it in doors? Can we afford to keep it? The initial cost of buying a dog is a very small amount compared to weekly fees.

If you choose a bitch can you afford around £150 to have it spayed? Look at kennel fees if you like your foreign holidays, about £100 a week is normal.  Most dogs need feeding twice a day.

Who will look after the dog through the day? It’s not fair to leave a dog all day on its own and don’t rely on elderly relatives, it will be your dog.

Who will walk it? When? How often? If you get a big dog it will need a lot of walking, not just letting out in the yard. Get Your Dog Postcards.

Remember puppies grow, take a look at the parents and see if you’re attracted to them as much as the pup. Puppies will poop and wee in your house for a few weeks and will cry for the first couple of nights. Our dog is more trouble than our child! Costs a fortune, I’m sure she’s crazy. Are we glad we got her? YEP. Were one happy family with a mad labradoodle. If your not put off go out and buy one and enjoy.