OF DOG BREEDS AND THOUGHTS ON OWNING A PET PUPPY
Last Saturday, we did some early morning jog and walk at Frontera Verde. It was a very unusual family activity that we ever did as admittedly, we are just darn lazy bummers during weekends. One thing though that motivated us to jog along Frontera Verde is our plan to buy a pet puppy for Nico. Hubby and I had talked about it several months ago, but we felt Nico is yet to be ready to take on the responsibility of caring for a pet puppy. So we deferred.
Several weeks back however, I’ve been seeing promotional banners from Tiendesitas, one of the establishments at Frontera Verde, that there will be a Pet Blessing on the 5th of October. I told Hubby of this activity in Tiendesitas and without much fuzz, we both agreed we’re finally pushing with our earlier plan to get a pet puppy for Nico in Tiendesitas and have it blessed at the Activity Center where the ceremonies will be held.
Once the stores in Tiendesitas’ Pet Village opened, we started looking for a pet puppy and oh boy, we had a difficult time finding one. There were simply so many pet puppies to choose from. And almost all of them, I must say, are soooooo adorable. Makes me want to hold and hug them all as they all look oh so cute. But these puppies physical cuteness was not really the main reason why we had a hard time looking for the perfect pet puppy. As we hop over from one pet store to another, the common question was: what dog breed are we looking for, to which we cannot answer righly, because the truth is we don’t have any idea what breed we’re looking for. *toinks head right that this very moment*
Yes, ignorance at it may seem, we honestly didn’t care what kind of pet puppy we wanted. All that’s running in our heads is the wish that we simply wanted a pet puppy, that’s all. Little did we know there are sooooo many factors to consider in choosing a pet puppy.
For example, we learned from one pet store (I think they also sell dog supplies), that a Golden Retriever (which Hubby was seriously considering to have), is a dog breed that should suit an owner’s a lifestyle and home. Golden Retrievers, as the pet store owner said, is typically known for its friendly demeanor, loyalty, and love for activity, most notably retrieving and swimming. We were almost convinced at buying this breed when a hop to another pet store, we learned that Golden Retrievers are genetically susceptible to hip dysplasia. He was saying that before we deep in ourselves to buying, we need to make sure we are provided with a certification called The Orthopedic Certification for Animals. (And I was like: 
) The pet seller also says this kind of dog breed is susceptible to eye disease and that we should be provided with a certification against eye diseases. The pet seller was telling us some more about dog breeds that we can consider buying and really, the list of factors to consider (ie. health, grooming, temperements) were sort of never-ending.
Hubby and I later agreed we should defer our plan to get a pet puppy for Nico in the meantime. We realized it’s no joke owning one as there are so many factors to consider before getting one. We wanted to be more certain and get as much as more information as we can on what pet puppy is “ideal” for Nico, or for our family for that matter. After all, the addition of a pet puppy to the family should not be a burden or add stress to everyone, but instead owning a pet should a rewarding experience. We will surely take our time to do some more research so that the benefits will be worth our time spent. 
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Having a dog is a big responsibility.
Nico has asthma, it is best to have a dog that does not shed a lot of hairs. The small breeds, particularly the toy dogs, they seem easy to take care of when in fact, they need to be groomed every month or so (500 or more per grooming).
Our breed of choice is something people do not accept readily. We have (and had APBT) or pit bulls for years. I am happy to note though that they are low maintenance pets and are easy to please. Our current dog loves the kids and is well behaved.
Huwag lang tupaking itago ang mga tsinelas sa harap ng mga doors at huwag na niya uuliting ngatngatin ang left and right fender ng oto, ok siya
This is Sparky. Feng, met Sparky, our APBT
http://teacherjulie.com/2008/01/27/american-pit-bull-terrier/
I agree Teacher Julie. that’s the very reason why we didn’t buy a pet puppy right away. kawawa naman kung kumuha agad kami, tapos hindi naman namin maaagalagan ng maayos. we’re readying ourselves with the responsibilities attached to having a pet at home and hopefully that would be sooner.
IMHO, perhaps dogs and their inherent traits depend on how the owners raised them. wala silang pinagkaiba how parents raised their children. ganun din sa pets.
I looked at the link, ang cute ni Sparky. eh sa tantalizing eyes pa lang nya, ewan ko lang kung hindi lumambot ang puso mo kahit pa magngatngat ng sandamukal na tsinelas.
A dog is like another member in the family. It needs love, care and attention. It’s great that you didn’t take home the sweetest looking puppy at that Pet Village. It’s really advisable to take your time to find out more about a certain breed before deciding on one.
We have a black Labrador. Labrador Retrievers are great with kids. They have a good temperament and considered to be one of the intelligent breeds. They have a lot of energy so they need regular walks and play time. Bruno was a gift to us. He was given to us by Jules’ brother. We love him very much.
Before we had Bruno, I wanted a Pug.
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hi Rach. i so agree with everything you’ve said. as I mentioned to Teacher Julie, having pets at home is like raising kids too. we are responsible for them too.
your Bruno is very gwapo and charming. I’ve seen him many times in your blog posts and my first impression really was that you’re very good at taking care of him.
I do hope we can find a pet puppy soon.