Bit of background - me: sahm, dh: 50hr/wk job, dd1 age 2, expecting dc2 due november.
Dh and I would love to get a dog but are having difficulties deciding when to do this, what breed to go for, puppy vs rescue etc etc.
Dh grew up with boxers and that would be his fav option in terms of breed but they just don't appeal to me in the same way - I much prefer the looks and traits of sighthounds and think that the amount of exercise a boxer thrives on might be stretching myself with 2 dc around, seeing as I will be the one doing most of the walking. (Will easily manage 2x40 min or 1x90 min walk a day).
Any suggestions for a compromise or reasons why one breed might suit us better than another?
Next question is puppy vs rescue dog, dh reckons that with a puppy you know from the beginning what the dog has been exposed to and what it is comfortable with and he sees getting a rescue as bringing an unknown volume of risk into a house with young children. Any thoughts on this?
And lastly, am I being an idiot for even considering getting a dog? Would be looking to have dog join us when dc2 is around the 18m point, so have a year and a bit to think this through as don't want to rush into anything.
Thanks for reading and any advice, suggestions or comments will be gratefully received.
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Hazelanne · 29/08/2014 17:07
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