It is nice to hear that you both are not jumping in to this. If you purchase a puppy from a reputable breeder, who breeds to the standard as well as testing on both dam & sire, your chances of a healthy puppy increase. I do agree that the expense of being a dog owner is not inexpensive if you are properly raising the dog. Premium dog food is not cheap, but only having one mouth to feed, you would not go through alot of food. I treat mine with liver snaps, I also treat with fresh fruits and vegetables. Monthly heartworm and flea prevention will be around $35.00. If you both do not agree it is the right time, maybe you should hold off until the right time arises. Best of luck and keep us posted. |