to ask for a puppy as a wedding present??

[kittylette]

from my DP?

he asked me what i want from him, and i said a girl cavalier king charles spaniel

he doesnt want one - but he said whatever i want

should i push it?? its me that would be taking care of it

what dog have you got hillary?

I didn't suggest that no-one should own a dog , but you posted "but kc's are so docile i dont think theyre would be a problem".
As my sister had practically had her foot gnawed off by one, that seemed a relevant thing to post.
Anyway, you do what you like.
Maybe the dog could be a ring bearer?

If a pet is going to be introduced into a household, everyone in the household should be keen on the idea. Otherwise the non-pet-liking person is going to get more and more resentful of the pet's presence. Actually, if you're going to marry someone or just move in with them, the "shall we have pets?" conversation is nearly as important as the "shall we have kids" conversation. I don't like animals unless they are on a plate surrounded by vegetables, so would not be a happy housemate for anyone who does want to keep live non-human things around the house (though I would freely admit that I've met plenty of humans who would also be more appealing on a plate surronded by vegetables)...

Jack Russel (boy), I did want a Rottweiler (probably not how you spell it)but dd1 got jumped on by a Staffie which terrified her so I bought her a Jack Russel who she adores

maybe he could

awww sounds cute!

maybe i should stated the fact DH loves dogs in the OP, lol

My stepdaughter's mother bought a KCS for exactly that reason - thought it would be very gentle. It had to be rehomed when it kept snapping at the younger children.

aww thats a shame aloha, but that could be said of any breed couldnt it?

i really would like a pug, maybe we could just save up for one,

How much is a Pug?

my pug Rags was 900, hes a fantasic pedigree tho,

and i bought him before i had the finacial burden of kids! lol

Hillary, you wanted a Rottweiler?!

Yes but not with children may I add. I had a farm with horses. Will get one when its just me on my todd

Yes I think you are being unreasonable. I don't think you should have any dogs with young children. I don't think dogs should be given as presents. Also why do you need a wedding present from dh?

we're in the opposite position to you, kitty. dh loves dogs and has always lived with them but i'm not a dog person at all. he's always going on about getting a german shepherd puppy when we've got our own house (we rent atm so TOTALLY out of the question, thank god!) i'm very nervous of a large dog around a small baby as even if they're playing things can still end in disaster.

my personal feelings about your situation is that you should wait some time after the wedding. post wedding is really really not the best time to do anything except perhaps go on holiday and recover from the stress of getting married. and it IS stressful, no matter how you do it!

give it a year - that way, your dc's will be older, you will be able to reevaluate the situation and you might get a rehomed pug from the site that hatrick suggested!!

good luck & congrats on your wedding!

Redsky, what are you going on about! I grew up with dogs and my dd who is 2 loves our dog. He is a big GSD and soppy! I do agree that you cant trust a dog 100% but to say that dogs should not be around young children is way over the top! Animals are good for children and can give them kindness and love. Having a dog around teaches children the right way to treat animals too!

As for dp buying a puppy as a wedding gift...I think its a good idea if you can both love her and accept her as a family pet.

Abbie you really need to check dates!!

If the OP ever got the dog, it will probably be dead by now given that this thread is now 15 years old