It can be very tempting to pick up an adorable puppy after a couple of weeks after its birth, but the time is not right, it has to learn some dog principles from its mother first. You have to learn to respect while breastfeeding. She has to learn who is in charge, and no matter how the mothers have been trained, she trains her pups. After the first three months the true personality of the dog is revealed. What happens in those first three months is crucial, and it would be wise for the puppy to stay with its mother for that period of time to learn the essentials that only the mother can teach.
Is your lifestyle suitable for a dog? If you are away on business most of the time or use your home as a hotel, a puppy may not be suitable for that time period in your life, perhaps a cat would be more suitable (that is if you like cats). All they need is food, water and a litter box and they are good to go, they are also affectionate but usually only when they need or want something. All dogs need attention, but some need it more than others. Toy dogs like pugs, poodles, or shih tzus are generally the most appropriate care pigs for people who are retired or spend a lot of time at home. Sure they can be loving to a person who has to work but it’s the best environment when the owner is always around. Other dogs can endure the afternoon without their master but not for long, that’s because they are still a dog. They’ll be too excited when the owner finally comes home and you’ll see that your four-legged companion got into a lot of things he wasn’t supposed to get into!
When there are children at home, a Bull Terrier may not be the type of dog you are looking for, because it is territorial and a fighter by nature. He needs to be trained with children while he is a puppy. But a Shetland Sheepdog can be your ally; he loves children because he naturally likes to herd sheep and that quality will be used with children as well. If you live in an apartment, an untrained Scottish terrier will not make you popular with your neighbors. Constant barking would quickly become a nuisance, especially if you have a neighbor who works nights and sleeps during the day. But if you are a runner, you can exercise with a greyhound, although they like to chase fast moving critters, they are very gentle and generally calm pets.
Whether your lifestyle is farming or running or maybe you have kids, it’s best to have a dog that fits your lifestyle because in the end, you want it to be a wonderful experience for you and your pet. .