Some people on here are very quick to judge! Not all puppies bought at Christmas time are ''Christmas puppies'' that will end up in a shelter or a lifetime of neglect and torture! While I agree in some aspects that Christmas puppies for children are not the best idea, most parents buy there child a puppy knowing that them as the parent will be the one doing all the hard work and training. Its harsh to judge everyone on the same principles. To make a statement like ''wonder how long before it end up in a shelter'' is very closed minded. My Poppy was not a Christmas present BUT she was a present to me and she is the most spoilt little girl ever hehe!