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Originally Posted by Rerun
My wife and I have decided to get a dog (she figures it will give me added incentive to go out for a daily walk... I really do need the exercise..  )
Plus I really do like dogs...
What should I look for? Is being CKC registered important?
I'd hate to end up with a dog that was dumber than a post so should I search for someone who has dogs and is into field trials and that sort of thing?
Both my wife and I work during the day so the pup would be alone from 7:15 am to 5 pm. Is this a problem? My wife wants to get a cat if I get a dog... would the cat be a good companion to the pup when we are away at work?
There is just the two of us at home... kids are grown up and have moved out.
.......... so many questions...
Any recommendation on a local breeder?
What can I expect to pay if the pup is CKC registered? |
I think smaller dogs are more appropriate if they are left alone during the day. They still need exercise, but less than a 100 lb dog. They'll actaully get exercise running around the house during the day, especially if you have two. I hate to see what you're house may look like at 5:30 at night if a big dog is left alone all day. And to have it crated up, or confined all day...I don't think that's fair to the dog.