I'm a dog person, had dogs growing up and 1 as an adult with an ex. I've been with DH (cat person) for >10 years and we have 2 primary school aged kids (8+). We also have an elderly cat.
I've always wanted another dog, previous ones have been rescues/mongrels, but as we have old enough but still young kids I thought a puppy would be best this time around. We rented until last year so it wasn't a consideration but now we're in our own house and my youngest is a more sensible age I am at the stage where I am seriously considering a dog.
DH and I have spent many months discussing this as he's not a dog person. I didn't think it was fair getting a dog when he's not particularly keen. He, OTOH, thinks it's unfair me never having a dog again because of my love for them and he sees how happy they make me. Our kids are 100% onboard.
This isn't a thread about whether this is a good idea for my family or not because my husband and I have come to an understanding about it between us.
I'm looking for advice on getting a puppy as I've not had one I'm solely responsible for or bought one before. I've been looking into what dog breed could be most suitable for us and also trying to figure out finding a suitable breeder etc etc.
However a FB friend shared their friend's post who has a litter of puppies ready mid August. She has both parents, it's mum's first litter, she is 2.5 and a Cockerpoo, dad is a cocker spaniel. They are £1500 each and live not too far from us. I have contacted her to ask some Qs and we can visit. I haven't committed to this yet as I know there is no going back once me and the kids have seen the little bundles of love.
I work from home, DH doesn't work. I have ADHD and therefore can be impulsive. I've spoken to DH and he's said I take it we're going to visit then but I've not decided that yet. I am just back from 2 weeks AL so won't be able to take much time off when the pup gets here if we take one of these.
I need other dog people to give it to me straight please.