I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again owning a dog is a whole lot of work.
It’s a huge responsibility.
I’m mentioning this because my father won’t let go of the idea for us to getting a dog, we already have a cat.
I am flirting with the idea of purchasing a Pug. They are small lower energy dogs that don’t require an enormous amount of exercise, they also are known to accept cats in their presence plus I’ve owned one before and am very familiar with them.
My father really wants a dog badly and because of his advanced age, he doesn’t have a long time on this earth.
I realize that it’s a big step and one that I won’t take lightly.
If I do decide to get a dog, it will be later on in the summer.
Pugs are not ethical to purchase like that. I understand the appeal of wanting a puppy, but pugs have a lot of breathing issues because they’re bred for the super short snout. Lots of people think they shouldn’t be bred anymore.
My brother has had 2 pugs, raised from puppy-hood. He paid to have them get a special surgery that lengthens the snout and opens up the airways, which makes it easier for them to breathe. The surgery is recommended for age 6 months and up.
@Wave, so if you really want a pug, there are ways to “undo” the unethical breeding practices. But not entirely. It would be better if they just weren’t bred like that to begin with. But snout surgery is an option.
They are a lot of work, more so than a child. But I’m really looking forward to it, but I have to wait until I move out because my mother won’t allow one in the house.
