Compatibility Test for Dog Lovers

Getting a dog is a huge commitment, and one that you will make for around the next 10 years! It is important to consider if you are ready to take this on before welcoming a new addition home. Your puppy will soon grow into a happy dog, who will be with your family for many happy years!

How would you answer these questions?

• Have you budgeted to make sure you can afford all the costs associated with getting a dog?

Not only the initial outlay purchasing the puppy and buying them everything they need to bring them home, but it is important to consider the lifetime costs of owning a dog such as insurance, vet bills, buying food, leads/ collars/ harnesses, toys, and kennel/ home boarding fees is needed when going on holiday.

• Does everyone in the house want a dog and understand the commitment?
• What kind of dog do you want? It is important to research the breed to make sure they fit in with your home and lifestyle.
• Do you have enough time for a dog?
• Is your home appropriate?

There is such a high demand for puppies recently, and it’s so easy to get caught in a trap from puppy dealers – if you get a bad feeling or feel like the breeder is untrustworthy – walk away! Adoption is always another option – the debate on “adopt or shop” depends on what is right for you.

Here at Apex Vets our Head Nurse, Chloe, can help you when it comes to finding the right dog for you!

Get in touch to request our “which dog is right for you?” quiz, fill this in and send this back to us and Chloe can recommend what breed she would recommend fitting in with your lifestyle/what you are looking for.