Here are a few important questions that should be answered by every members of your family prior to the new addition.  If any of these is answered with some hesitation, serious consideration should be given before acquiring a new dog

• Does everyone in your home want a dog?
• Who will be the main person responsible for the new dog?
• Is that person willing and able to provide all day-to-day care and exercises needed?
• What about your family’s lifestyle and schedule?  Are they suitable to the demands and proper care of a dog
• Have you carefully considered the type of dog and possible temperament associated with the breed?
• Are young children old enough to understand proper treatment for the animal?