At the start of your journey with a dog, it is important to consider the breed of dog you want. Do you want a dog that is energetic and always wants to play or a laid-back lifestyle dog, there to keep you company? What are you going to do with them? Do you want a young puppy or an older dog? What are you going to name themher? Will you be able to afford to look after the dog?
From here you can research different breeds and find ones that suit your lifestyle. You might start by looking into common, well-known breeds such as the golden retriever – a smart and energetic dog, or the cavoodle (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel cross Poodle). Then if you do not find any interests you could move onto not so well-known dogs such as: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Drentsche Patrijshond, Weimaraner or even the Newfoundland.
After looking at what breed suits your lifestyle, you’ll have to check if you can give the dog all their needs. Energetic dogs might need a house with a big garden to run around in, relaxed dogs might just need a place where they can lie down and chill. Also look at common medical conditions that your dog could inherit from another. Do you have the right conditions and environment to prevent Hip Dysplasia?
If you have the right environment for the breed you want, and the breed will suit your lifestyle then you can start getting serious about getting that dog. Start researching your specific breed and see where you can buy themher from. Maybe from a breeder or you might find someone else’s dog had a litter. No matter where you are considering, make sure that you do not support puppy farms.
If you have found a breeder that you think is the right place to get your dog from, contact them with details and inquire into purchasing and taking home one of their pups. You will have to answer questions like: what gender? What colour coat? Will you be able to provide for all your dogs’ needs? If the breeder replies saying that they have a puppy available, then you can start getting ready to bring your dog home. If they do not have any available now, you can either wait for their next litter or try somewhere else.