First time dog owner advice

Consolation
Thu, 12 Jan 2017 00:20:08 +0000

BTW, something else to consider is grooming cost. I’ve never had a dog that had to go to a groomer, but some breeds do. Notably, I think, the ones whose wiry coats have to be hand-stripped.

Almost all other dogs just need a few baths a year and to be brushed regularly and have their nails clipped, all of which you can do yourself, especially with a small dog who you can just pop in the sink.

I find that grooming costs for the breeds I’ve had or taken care of–German Shepherds, Goldens, a pug, a German Shorthaired Pointer, a pitbull–are grossly overstated in most online guides. Thank doG for the existence of do-it-yourself dogwashes!

Of course, some people just prefer to have someone else do it.

@emilybee They are adorable! And it looks as if they would not have the breathing problems pugs do, since they have more of a snout.