Should I get a guinea pig or a puppy? And why?
2007-06-30 09:01:10 · 10 answers · asked by PurpleLiliy 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
puppy guinea pig will die faster a puppy lasts a long long time =)
2007-06-30 09:05:54 · answer #1 · answered by anthony 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much room do you have and how much time do you want to spend with your pet?
I would think the puppy would give back more as far as affection and also live longer, but the Guinea pig would be less maintanence.
2007-06-30 21:01:27 · answer #2 · answered by dizzkat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you like if you like an animal that you can hold sometimes get a guinea pig but if you want something to play or cuddle up with get a dog.
2007-06-30 16:09:37 · answer #3 · answered by dogchica07 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to chose a pet that is suited to your lifestyle. Although puppies require a lot of upkeep (they need to socialized, socialized, socialized, and kept up on their shots, etc). An older dog from a shelter or a rescue organization is often better suited for people.
Both animals require a lot of work. For both animals, you need to be extremely cautious about where you get them from. There are too many people out there making a quick buck out of breeding them.
Here are some of the many great GP sites:
http://www.guinealynx.com/
http://www.aracnet.com/~seagull/Guineas/
http://guineapigfun.com/
http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/guineapigs/a/gp101.htm
2007-06-30 16:12:53 · answer #4 · answered by Angry Y!A Nerd, Meaghan Edwards 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what kind of puppy? Do you have an apartment or a house? if it's an apartment, could you take it out 3-4 times daily and house train it?
I would naturally vote "PUPPY!" I'm a dog person and I like pets who are aware of me and their own names...
Guinea pigs get boring after the first month or so, and they don't do much but chill in their cage and eat. And they die.
Puppies are cuter, bond with you stronger, last longer, and are a lot more rewarding. But they take patience, time and MONEY!!
check out your life and amount of free time.
2007-06-30 16:11:33 · answer #5 · answered by sweetfix 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
puppy. puppies r cute, nice, funny, and puppies can comfort u when your sad. a guinea pig cant do that.
2007-06-30 16:19:52 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Golden Retriever Rocker♥ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
puppy, they live longer, don't stink as much(if you train it to go outside to use the bathroom), and they are more fun to play with. guinea pigs are too skittish.
2007-06-30 16:52:44 · answer #7 · answered by carpetsharks 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
look at your lifestyle. i LOVE dogs, have 2 big ones... but they take a lot more attention than guinea pigs.
2007-06-30 16:09:12 · answer #8 · answered by cat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Puppy. Grows up to be loving, loyal, faithful, a true friend and part of the family that will love you forever.
2007-06-30 16:05:05 · answer #9 · answered by luckford2004 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
puppy.. lives longer.. cuter.. nicer.. funner.. lots of things better
2007-06-30 16:04:52 · answer #10 · answered by Krista 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋