wow, i got my first dog (a chihuahua) at 10- granted my parents helped me take care of her so maybe she doesnt count. Then i got two german shepherds. and they were pretty much my responsibility- i was about 14 or so. then at 19 i got my border collie from SPCA. now i have ziggy. Honestly i think the older you get, the less prepard you get, coz you realise exactly how much responsibility it is. I was way less frazzled with Toby (border collie) then now with Ziggy! Im constantly worried and feel completely ill preperared! But i think a person is never really ready, you never really know how the relationship with the dog will develope and what their unique needs will be.. I know one thing tho, i aint getting another any time soon..
__________________ Xolani mommy to Ziggy  and Toby The two loves of my life |