Baby will be born in five months.
2007-01-03 12:37:42 · 10 answers · asked by Trench Foot 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You must have an awful lot of extra time if you are thinking about raising and training a new puppy at the same time as you are up all night and working around a new baby schedule. Is this your first child? Do you know what you are getting in to? When I have one of the babies I don't even have time to deal with the trained 10 year old dog. good luck
2007-01-03 12:42:40 · answer #1 · answered by mups mom 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don't need my permission, but this sounds like a really really really bad idea.
In 5 months, the boston will probably be 7-8 months old. Many small breeds still are not 100% potty trained by then and are still very much puppies. With both of you exhausted and focused on the new baby, the dog may become 'left out'. The Terrier part of a Boston Terrier can start to show up when they don't get what they want and when they are feeling left out or neglected. Say bye bye to potty training and hello to destructive. Not saying every Boston is like that, but they are a true terrier - this can lead to all kinds of unwanted behaviour. I know that you would never *mean* to leave him out, but it will happen, especially if this is a first or second child.
My second concern would be with the compatability of a small dog around small child. They also have a LOAD of energy - even a 15 pound BT could bowl an unstable child over. And if that's into a coffee table edge or down the stairs, eek. They also are sturdy, yet breakable. A small child falling or stepping wrong could potentially injure the dog.
You could consider fostering a BT in need until the baby has come. This would give your both some companionship but without as much committment. You could then get one once things have settled down again.
If you decide that a BT is right for you, either now or in the future, please be sure to do your research on the breed and on how to find a good breeder. BTs are prone to significant health problems, and some of this can be minimized by using a responsible breeder. Here are a few links to help you:
BCTA Page: http://www.bostonterrierclubofamerica.org/ReputableBreeder.html
Other great sites: http://dogplay.com/GettingDog/index.html
http://www.geocities.com/bluegracepwd/wheretobuy.html
http://64.37.122.206/Info/questionstoaskabreeder.asp?menu=Info (different breed, but can be modified - these are GREAT questions).
Good luck to you in whatever you decide and in your pregnancy! : )
2007-01-03 20:40:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Boston Terrier is a lively, highly intelligent, smooth coated, short-headed, compactly built, short-tailed, well balanced dog this dog will not weight or shouldnt weigh (lol) anymore than 25 pounds. The Boston Terrier is a friendly and lively dog. The breed has an excellent disposition and a high degree of intelligence, which makes the Boston Terrier an incomparable companion. but... if you want a dog and a baby you must be sure to introduce the dog to the baby and amke sure the dog knows your baby is a human mabey you should have your baby and then go to the breeder you are buying from and bring your baby with you see which dog interacts with your baby the best i think this is a good idea sometimes these dogs can get a little hyper lol
2007-01-03 20:49:43 · answer #3 · answered by ฿ęŊ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dear Dad,
Will you be responsible for the puppy and helping the wife with your new baby? Are you up to it? Read everything you can about puppies and babies. Educate yourself. Then decide. Some people have both puppies and babies and do well. Most do not. The time involved and lack of sleep are usually not a good combination. But, if you are up to it....
Boston Terrier's are great dogs. Why not try a Boston Terrier Rescue Group. They have young and old dogs, and it could get you a young dog that is already housebroken and good with kids.
Check it out.
Best to you and your family.
2007-01-03 20:50:50 · answer #4 · answered by Animaholic 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That is your decision, but I wouldn't recommend trying to get used to a new puppy, potty train it, and let it get used to you and then have to start the whole situation over again by adding a new baby. Puppies are hyper and like to play with and chew on things, which isn't the best combination of behaviors when you have an infant.
2007-01-03 20:43:29 · answer #5 · answered by talon 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As long as you introduce them to each other slowly and never leave them alone in the same room. Also make sure you will have time for both. A lot of people tend to forget about their puppy when they have a baby.
2007-01-03 20:41:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think if you have the puppy house trained, the baby will have a best friend when he/she arrives home. Boston's are great with kids.
Our new Boston puppy is laying in bed with my son now.
2007-01-03 21:01:11 · answer #7 · answered by aloneathome 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
dont buy anything small or hyper that will jump. a puppy and a new baby is a doule whammy. get a grown dog with a good disposition from a shelter.
2007-01-03 20:47:53 · answer #8 · answered by Venessa B 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i would wait until the kid is a todler before u get a dog or cat because if they r not careful they can get hurt and it is a lot to handle all at once
2007-01-03 21:22:19 · answer #9 · answered by skeletalgrlforeverwaiting 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think if you can get dog potty trained before baby would be good.
2007-01-03 20:46:27 · answer #10 · answered by chieko 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋