Just my 2 cents here but I am 24 and in a steady relationship (5 years), I am basically done with my course work and am debating doctorate work...BUT now that I have Maixmus everything has taken a backseat we no longer go away for the weekend unless I can take him, we don't go out all night because i know that I have to wake up at 5 am with him and take care of HIS needs and I know that I cannot be gone for the whole day because he will be lonely and sad...I don't feel I could do this I wasn't "settled" and had someone to help me. I am NOT speaking ofr anyone else...but 4 or even 3 years ago I would not be ready for this responsibility ..it is similar to having a child..I wake up an hour earlier, feed him, wash him, brush his teeth and play with him before I even get ready...I go to work and come home and start the routine all over again..when he is sick I am awake with him and making sure he takes his medicine, or at the doctor fretting if he is okay...at 16 or 17 without your parents help..those vet bills add up big time..hey even at 24 they do..and when a teenager starts dating and hanging out then dog kinda falls into 2nd place and maybe won't receive all the attention it deserves.....lol, so I don't think that a breeder should sell to a minor UNLESS....the parents are willing to help and want the dog just as much..I read a breeders site when I was looking ans a college age girl inquired on her ques and ans. about a puppy..and the breeder flat out said I'm sorry please wait till ur done with school because you are unsettled at this point (dorm) and should be out having fun not stuck inside with your baby..finish college and then call me..I thought was great advice..a dog is at least a 10-15 year decision..just my opinion and not meant to offend |