Well, since Christmas is coming up and people are going to want that "cute little puppy" for Christmas, lets list the major reasons that getting a puppy for Christmas is a bad idea!
What do you all think?
2007-11-13 07:57:57 · 47 answers · asked by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You guys are WONDERFUL!!! I love all of the great answers!!!! Keep it up! We may just educate people yet!
2007-11-13 11:30:58 · update #1
O’er the twelve days of Christmas, my puppy gave to me ...
12 sleepless nights
11 bouts of barking
10 chewed-up cushions
9 hours of whining
8 angry neighbors
7 landlord warnings
6 vet appointments
5 golden stains
4 daily walks
3 upchucks
2 garbage spills
and a big rip in my upholstery
Puppies require a lifetime of love, patience, and understanding. Please don’t give puppies as presents.
2007-11-13 08:15:42 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 13⤊ 0⤋
Pets should never be an impulse purchase. Individuals and families thinking of getting a pet should research, prepare and then, when the time is right, seek a pet who realistically complements their lifestyle, schedule and energy level. Many people do not have the time, energy or money to care for a dog over the long term. A new owner may enjoy the animal for a few weeks, but then resent the gift once the novelty wears off, and the cute puppy starts growing into an active, needy, larger dog.
note: those that are thumbs downing these rational people's good answers are obviously living in their own ignorance...and as we all know..ignorance is bliss, but I'm very certain that if these thumbs downers get a puppy for xmas they will soon understand all these reasons...an hopefully learn a lesson (poor puppies).
2007-11-14 03:03:54 · answer #2 · answered by ☆MWφM☆ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Speaking as a person who is getting a puppy for Christmas - I might sound hypocritical but...it's not a good idea to get a child a puppy for Christmas. You see the cutest new puppy trend out there (puggles, labradoodles - whatever) and you think what a great gift without realizing that you will probably get stuck doing most of the work. You should really be prepared at least a few months ahead of time to be sure that you and they can handle it - so no surprises can be had. Also so many dogs get put in shelters after Christmas because of this - I would just wait. I'm an adult and know what I'm getting into so it's all good.
2007-11-13 08:25:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Many times it's an impulsive buy...or they are settling because they want a puppy for Christmas...in return they may not by buying the best quality puppy. (and like DP said, reputable breeders who breed quality puppies will not sell to people for Christmas presents). The holidays are a very busy time and bringing a puppy home for Christmas just to make a kid get excited isn't in the best interest of the puppy. The puppy then gets stuck in a cage in a surrounding they are unfamiliar with, and left alone while the family goes to parties or to relatives to celebrate. It's best to bring a puppy home after the excitement of the holidays settle down where the family can welcome the puppy and spend the time the puppies deserves. The puppy can also start with a regular schedule and get to know his family when things aren't crazy with the holiday hustle and bustle.
2007-11-13 16:21:22 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ Liz ♫ 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The first thought that came to my mind is "why would any responsible breeder even sell around Christmas time?" My instincts tell me that a responsible one wouldn't because of the obvious reason that the dog will probably be rejected by June (if not earlier.) Which leads me to the point that... if you do manage to get a puppy from a breeder around Christmas time, it's probably a BYB. This perpetuates the cycle, as a puppy from a BYB has such a great chance of having issues with temperament and health...therefore families who aren't prepared for the responsibility, will almost definitely hand the dog off to someone else.
There's always the alternative of adopting a puppy or a dog from a shelter, but that still carries the intense risk that the dog will be forgotten about once the hype of the gift has worn off.
2007-11-13 08:04:26 · answer #5 · answered by Boss 6 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Just like the Barbie Dream House, the puppy will soon be forgotten...
People don't realize the work involved, so the cute little puppy comes home for Christmas with a big red bow around it's neck, then is forgotten about and ends up in a shelter or rescue because the people just didn't think that it would be as much work as it's turned out to be.
2007-11-13 08:19:48 · answer #6 · answered by Yo LO! Aussie Grins 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Some people think buying a puppy for christmas as a present is just well "Buying a Puppy"
Just feed it, bathe it, water, walk, play but what people don't realize is you can't just buy and give someone a puppy without
A: Researching the breed
and B: Do you even know if your child or any other person is going to like it?
I know its nice to surprise someone with a cute little puppy but you need to take it real serious and do allot of thinking and researching before you just pick up a Pup and give it as a present. Allot of problems come up when they have chosen the wrong dog.
2007-11-13 08:09:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I could list 100, but here are 3:
1.Because someone giving a "gift" of a puppy or dog may not realize that the receiver does NOT want or is not ready for a puppy at all for many reasons.
2.Giving a puppy as a gift to someone may degrade the value of a dog's life...the receiver may see the dog as an object rather than the living, breathing, feeling being he/she is.
3.The dog given to the receiver may not be the right kind of dog for them. Maybe they need a Chihuahua when you got them a Great Dane.
2007-11-13 08:15:06 · answer #8 · answered by Angela H 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Aside from the obvious issues that go along with the well known bumper sticker slogan "A puppy is for life, not just for Christmas"....there are other safety concerns as well- puppy proofing the house is hard enough when its not the holidays- a pine tree full of shiny things poses numerous hazards- water filled bowl full of toxic pine needles, electric cords draped all over the place, glass and plastic ornaments that can be chewed up and ingested, etc. Plus the less obvious, like extra people zipping in and out of the house, potentially leaving doors open, risk of puppy getting stepped on, run over, etc, ribbons that can be chewed up and injested....nothing like spending Christmas night at the emergency vet....
Personally, I don't think anyone should be given a puppy as a surprise gift at any time of year, its almost as much of a commitment as someone giving you a surprise baby- "Happy Birthday, I got you an infant- enjoy it for the next 18+ years"
2007-11-13 08:14:55 · answer #9 · answered by Rachal961 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
A puppy should not be a surprise Christmas gift. Its important that the person who will be caring for the puppy wants that responsibility and is ready to commit to its care for its whole life.
Also, Christmas tends to be a hectic time of the year. The puppy would come into the house when people are off from school and work, family is visiting, and all kinds of exciting things are going on, only to be confused when life goes back to its regular pace.
If someone wants to give someone a puppy for Christmas, they should wrap up a can of puppy food and tell that person that they will get them a puppy of their choice.
2007-11-13 08:03:10 · answer #10 · answered by kittenslayer 5 · 10⤊ 0⤋
There is no fast and easy way to house train, and if you get a puppy someone needs to be there a major portion of the day. No dog is going to do well with an owner who is only there from 7AM to 1PM. Adopt at the shelter, or from a foster on petfinder. com. You will get a more even tempered dog, it will have it's shots and in many cases will be temperament tested. Do not buy from a pet store, those dogs come from puppy mills. And petsmart doesn't sell dogs, at least not here. The animals you see in there are from rescue leagues.
2016-05-23 00:07:06 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋