Why a dog?
The previous situations are only some examples of what can happen to you if you don't take the time to get more information before adopting a puppy. Yes, adopting, because the best and probably the only way to have a healthy relationship with your dog is in accepting him as a full-fledged member of the family
You will find only one good reason to buy a dog, or rather, to include a dog in your life, that you can always count on a friend that will love you unconditionally. A friend you will consider with understanding and love, but sometimes with firmness.
Obviously, to do this, you must put a little more effort, work and investment. In return, you will benefit from a harmonious and profitable relationship for the two of you. It's a life contract you make (for the dog at least) and your commitment will be for at least 10 years.
Several people, each year are very disappointed thinking that a dog will make children more responsible. They believe that they are going to take care of the dog by themselves. Taking care of a dog is the family's responsibility. It is more realistic to think of doing the tasks yourself, and please don't depend too much on the children. In fact, statistics show, according to a survey done by the American Hospital association, that the majority of tasks that generally come with a dog are done by the one who takes care of the house, Mom for 66% of the time, the father follows with only 19% of the work and children are far behind with a skimpy 7%. On this 7%, only 5% of tasks are done by children less than 20 years. Please Moms be warned!
If you really think you will make money when you breed your animal, you will be very disappointed. Indeed, if you count just the time and money spent, to adequately maintain, feed, vaccinate and clean your dog before he reaches the age of reproduction, it should be sufficient to discourage you. If it's not, just think about the various genetic tests, attached to your breed, that you must do before reproduction, For example, x-rays for hip dysplasia, think about expenses for a mating service with an appropriate male, also think about all traveling and the time needed for the above.
You are not convinced yet, try to imagine the costs of puppy vaccinations, their feeding, the essential equipment you need for them, the time spent to clean and to take care of the puppies, etc. If after all that, you feel confident enough to take a chance in breeding, think about the astronomical costs that can result in emergency c-section, also you should consider the risk of losing the mother. Then if you consider that at the departure of the puppies, at about 8 weeks old, each puppy immediately finds a family, you're probably wrong. The unwanted puppy may pass a little more time in your house. Think about the expenses and, the time and the space you need in that case. You should also consider the time and money you will invest in finding a good family. All that should be sufficient to convince the most skeptical person. Think twice before making a decision you'll regret.
No dog breeder has become richer by their breeding. They do not make more money than they spend to produce quality puppies. They simply fall in love with their breed and consider breeding as a hobby, a way to improve the breed, to assure offspring and a replacement of their favorite friend with a quality puppy. If you still think that it can become profitable, can you explain why several breeders who have been breeding for a long time and produce quality puppies, are not leaving their day jobs to dedicate all their life to breeding. If you find one, let me know.
Dogs need daily attention, they need you every day to play, and to take care of them. They can't remain immobile all day, waiting for an intruder to come to the house and warn you of this intrusion. If it's what you expect, it would be better to buy an alarm system, it's upkeep would be less expensive, and the puppy would be happier elsewhere.
Certainly, dogs are sometimes good guardians, but you should consider this fact as a supplementary advantage to the presence of your friend, not as the main reason for his existence.
Please take care! Although your intention may be good, you must take into consideration that every animal, as each human, is unique. Thus, you could be deeply disappointed when you try to replace an animal. It is almost impossible to find a perfect copy of the one that you just lost. You will need to mourn your old friend and accept the new one as he is, with his own personality, qualities and faults.
