Adopting a dog

Always make sure that everyone involved in the decision agrees on the adoption from the age of the dog to the breed of dog. That includes purchasing a dog as well. A dog isn't a piece of furniture to discard when it no longer matches the decor or lifestyle. It is a living creature that deserves careful consideration before making that committment. Dogs live between 13-15 years, so make sure you are ready to feed, walk, clean up after and love a dog for that long before you do it. You aren't doing the dog any favors if you aren't able to stick with it.