I know exactly what kind of dog I want as well as a few reputable breeders that I'm considering buying from in the future.
This isn't an impulse desire. I've wanted a coton du tulear (from a spring/summer litter) for the past 2 years now. However, I don't want to bring a puppy into my home when I don't have a ton of free time to dedicate to loving, caring for, and training it. Not to mention this is a breed that requires regular grooming, so extra time+money spent towards groomers monthly, bathing every other week, and frequent brushing. I'm guessing it would take around 2-3 years for my pupper to fully mature and I'd have to put in the most time/work during that time.
However, I can't see myself being able to just have 2-3 years with a ton of free time to take care of a dog. Heck, I don't even see myself able to have 1 week to myself in the near future. I work part time and go to school part time, with almost full time hours during breaks. I've been dedicating most of my free time to college transfer applications with a little bit of social activity here and there. Once I'm transferred to another school, it's going to be full time intensive schoolwork as well as internship searching/socializing (building future connections)/job searching, then full time job ASAP after school is done with.
I feel like it wouldn't be okay to leave a dog at home all day if I get a full time job after I'm done with school. However, the way I see it is that there's never a good time to get a dog until I'm old and retired :( Do you guys have any advice on when the best time in life to get a new puppy is?
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