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Checklist Before Getting A Dog

	You Lifestyle
	Time
	Family Support
	Finacial Status
	Space

You Lifestyle

A puppy? Cute no matter what breed! But no matter how cute a puppy is, it will become full-grown in months. If you hate a walk down the park, consider very carefully before going for large breeds like Golden Retriever or Border Collie. Large breeds need regular exercise to stretch their limbs like going for a 15 minutes walk or a run down the park. And even if you are getting a small to medium sized dog, much effort is still

needed to fulfill their daily needs. And if you are thinking of having long-coated breeds, time needs to be taken off your daily schedule to keep their fur tangle-free, neat and tidy. So could you accommodate the breed you
like to fit your lifestyle? Or would you adjust your lifestyle to suit the breed you are getting?

Time

Got Time? Or would you always be busy busy? When a pet comes to your life, it becomes part of you. Time needs to be spared from your daily schedule to play with it, train it or simply shower some love on it. All you ever want to do may be to give more and more of your time to ensure a happy pet. But if giving time to a pet seems a
hassle to you, then you may consider again whether you are really ready for a pet. Without giving time to your pet, it would usually end up being dumped somewhere in an obscure corner

Family support

Is all at home keen to have a dog? Can they share their lives with it? Are they able to tolerate its bark, its nature to chew up stuff and inconsistent urination during puppyhood? Even if you are willing to give your world to a pet, you may face friction at home if one of your family members hates pets. Having a pet is a family affair. So before you get a pet, get your family support.

Finacial Status

Money can’t buy a wagging tail. But if not enough money is given to maintain the expenses for the breed you have chosen, you may be trapped in a stifled financial situation. Despite your love and interest for a breed, you may like to think carefully whether you could support its needs. For instance,
a giant to a large breed Great Dane and Golden Retriever would eat a lot more than a medium-sized to a small breed Miniature Schnauzer and Toy Poodle. If a Great Dane or a Golden Retriever is a breed you have decided, you may need to set aside enough budget for at least one biggest sized pack of dry food monthly- not forgetting the supplements it

need. And even if a small breed like a Maltese may not eat much, you would need to incur extra expenses on regular visit to professional groomers to tidy its fur. And if you have a tight budget, short-coated small breeds like a Chihuahua may be appropriate as their consumption rate is little and coat grooming is minimal

Space

Living your dream comes with the space of reality. If you are staying in a HDB flat, getting a medium breed Cocker Spaniel or a large breed Golden Retriever will not be ideal. Because only one toy to small breed weighing 10kg or less is known as the HDB-approved breeds. And if you are staying in a private estate, you may get a maximum of three dogs of any breed you like. So before you live with your dream breed, consider the AVA regulations.