Would you like to be surprised with a puppy for CHRISTMAS?
2007-12-01 18:17:38 · 31 answers · asked by Just Mel 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I would love it, but only if it came from my husband, because he knows what breed I like and what to look for in the puppy. Anyone else no, because I know they don't know what kind of dog to get me, even if they know the breed, there are other things in the puppy I look for.
I also already have anything I would need for a new puppy so I would already be prepared. We have six dogs already with a puppy on the way. We are always prepared for another one.
2007-12-01 18:29:44 · answer #1 · answered by Short Shot 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would love a puppy for Christmas but I already have 2 and they cost more than enough so for now it's a no go.
It would have to be a very special circumstance for us to get another pup now.
Puppies really do not make good gifts.They're cute and the thought behind it is great but then you need to think of all a puppy needs that you're not supplying along with it.Food and water dishes,collar and leash,toys, a bed, food and treats.All that adds up and what if the person has no money to provide them? Then there's the vet bills cos puppies need shots to stay healthy and flea drops and what if the pup is sick and you're unaware of it? More vet bills.
Does this person have the time to care for a dog properly?
They need exercise and mental stimulation on a daily basis.Not just when someone remembers to walk it or play with it.Does this person enjoy outdoors activities or are they more prone to stay inside? Some breeds need alot more exercise than others. There are breed bans popping up all over so that must be taken into consideration too and what's the housing situation like.Does this person own their home or rent?What happens when the landlord says no dogs.
Is this person you want to give a dog to mature enough to deal with and be responsible for a dog?
You'd better re-think this gift idea cos it's not fair to the poor dog to be put in a home it cannot possibly stay in for long and be sent to the nearest shelter for re-homing.
Rather than ponder all these questions why not look for a nice bracelet or sweater.It'll be much easier and cause less trouble all around.
2007-12-02 10:16:31 · answer #2 · answered by ozzy59 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although the idea sounds great and I really think that I would love it...it's so romantic and sweet...it's not a good idea. I'm talking about me here...and I'm always ready for a new puppy. I don't consider them work, they are a joy to me.
Being the dog person that I am, no one can pick a pup like I can! (LOL! Don't we all think that?) I have all my own little "tests" that I have to put the pup through, poor things. Pick 'em up, flip 'em over, scratch the tummy, look in the mouth, check the foot size, scope out their eyes, on and on. Yes, there have been pups that have failed my tests, but there's always one in every litter that passes.
If you know someone who is very interested in getting a puppy, and you know they will care for it well (that it won't just be a novelty to them), and you'd like to get them one for Christmas then why not take a picture of the litter you're thinking of choosing the pup from and put it in a card for them? That way you still get to give the gift, you get the surprise reaction, all the fun stuff, but they get to pick the pup themselves and can still back out if they feel they need to.
Hope it all works out!
2007-12-02 02:58:32 · answer #3 · answered by heathrjoy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No definitely not! The relationship between a pup and it's owner is unique. No one should surprise anyone with a pup. The new pup owner needs to choose her own dog, deciding which is the best match for her, personality-wise, temperament-wise, size-wise etc. Not every puppy is the "right puppy" for a particular person. Give her a gift certificate for a pup (you can just make up a certificate on the computer) then after the holiday rush and confusion go with her to pick out her "ideal pup".
2007-12-02 02:41:24 · answer #4 · answered by ESPERANZA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MAYBE. That would all depend on the breed. I wouldn't be too happy if someone just came along and "surprised" me with a Great Dane puppy. I like all dogs, but I personally wouldn't want a dog thats really big. I'd like a little toy dog, like a Yorkie, Maltese, Poodle, etc.
You should always make sure that the person your giving the pup to knows about it before you bring it to the house, or at least be really certain that he or she wants a dog, and what type of dog, too.
2007-12-02 04:43:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. i think i would want to pick out my own puppy and not have to mess with training and scrounging to find supplies that i need on christmas day. it is too busy of a time to have a new puppy in the house. picking your own dog is important, because you should have done your research on what kind of dog best fits you. you will have an idea in your head about what you are looking for. all puppies are cute and will appeal to you, but you need to pick out personally that one special companion you are going to have to devote the next 12-20 years to. when you bring a puppy home you need to be prepared with a schedule, crate, leash, collar, toys etc....the puppy needs to be on that schedule from day one. this not only makes training easier, but also housebreaking. and christmas day is not the day to start this. personally i suggest if you've done research and have the time and the financial ability to properly care for a puppy wait until after the first of the year and you can have your pick at the local shelter from all of the christmas puppies that end up there. they are there because of surprise gifts and the receiver soon finds out how much work is involved in that cute puppy.
2007-12-02 02:24:16 · answer #6 · answered by cagney 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. A relationship with a dog is a very personal thing, and people don't just connect with any and every dog. When I want a dog, I spend time going to shelters and learning about dogs that strike my fancy. I meet them, I spend time with them, and when I have found the right dog for me, I know it right away. I can look at hundreds of really cute dogs and never get that "feeling".
From volunteering in rescue. I can tell you what it is like from the other side as well. We stop adopting out two months before Christmas. We never adopt out to a person who wants to give the dog to someone else. In the months of January and February, we are constantly scrambling to find foster homes for all the dumped Christmas presents that were not wanted. It is very sad to put a dog in a situation like that.
If you would like to give a dog as a present, why not take that person to the shelter or the breeder with you and let her make her own decision which dog she wants for its lifetime.
2007-12-02 09:06:18 · answer #7 · answered by anne b 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love animals but no I would not want to be surprised. I want to pick out my own puppy. I would be nice to present someone with a paid adoption fee and let them pick out puppy when they are ready. Bring a puppy home takes way to much planning for it to be a surprise.
2007-12-02 02:29:19 · answer #8 · answered by Tessa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I LOVE dogs, but I don't think getting a dog as a surprise/present is a good idea. Taking care of a dog is a big responsibility and it's not something to give someone if you don't know they are able to or want to care for it. A dog/any pet deserves a very caring owner. Unless you are a parent getting a pet for your child (when you know that you yourself will be the primary caregiver), then I would say no!
2007-12-02 02:24:19 · answer #9 · answered by mothertrucker67 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In *most* situations, an animal is *not* a good surprise gift, but we've been discussing adopting a dog for quite awhile & in my case I would *love* it if my SO decided that Christmas was the time that we would adopt one. Of course, I would prefer to be involved in picking out our new family member.
2007-12-02 02:47:49 · answer #10 · answered by Catkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋