Well, since Christmas is coming up and people are going to want that "cute little puppy" for Christmas, lets list the major reasons that getting a puppy for Christmas is a bad idea!
What do you all think?|||O鈥檈r the twelve days of Christmas, my puppy gave to me ...
12 sleepless nights
11 bouts of barking
10 chewed-up cushions
9 hours of whining
8 angry neighbors
7 landlord warnings
6 vet appointments
5 golden stains
4 daily walks
3 upchucks
2 garbage spills
and a big rip in my upholstery
Puppies require a lifetime of love, patience, and understanding. Please don鈥檛 give puppies as presents.|||It's a horrible time , they get the puppy an love it at first , then realize that they cant handle it , an it goes to a shelter to DIE. So many cute lil puppys DIE cause stupid people give them as gifts , an most of the time they are Unwanted.|||I could list 100, but here are 3:
1.Because someone giving a "gift" of a puppy or dog may not realize that the receiver does NOT want or is not ready for a puppy at all for many reasons.
2.Giving a puppy as a gift to someone may degrade the value of a dog's life...the receiver may see the dog as an object rather than the living, breathing, feeling being he/she is.
3.The dog given to the receiver may not be the right kind of dog for them. Maybe they need a Chihuahua when you got them a Great Dane.|||Hectic time of year, really may not be wanted by the receiver,
and we do not need any more unwanted pets in our shelters.
It is best if you want to give a puppy to someone at Christmas time is to involve them and find out if they are ready for one, this is one gift that should be sprung upon someone.|||I think the best reason not to buy a puppy for someone for christmas is because they turn into older dogs and they are no longer so cute but, a big mess of trouble. Unless u yourself are willing to take the dog on, I would suggest not to. Thaats my opinion and I hope I helped somewhat.
Pat - baggy0|||First reason... you never know how people is going to react in front of this situation... getting a puppy is like having a baby and you don麓t know if they're going to be good parents.. there is a lot of people who don't care about animals and if they don't want a puppy the just open the door and get them out of they're houses to the street.|||Many times it's an impulsive buy...or they are settling because they want a puppy for Christmas...in return they may not by buying the best quality puppy. (and like DP said, reputable breeders who breed quality puppies will not sell to people for Christmas presents). The holidays are a very busy time and bringing a puppy home for Christmas just to make a kid get excited isn't in the best interest of the puppy. The puppy then gets stuck in a cage in a surrounding they are unfamiliar with, and left alone while the family goes to parties or to relatives to celebrate. It's best to bring a puppy home after the excitement of the holidays settle down where the family can welcome the puppy and spend the time the puppies deserves. The puppy can also start with a regular schedule and get to know his family when things aren't crazy with the holiday hustle and bustle.|||Well since I run a animal shelter and I see this for what it really is. They are all soooooo darn cute as pups but then they grow up and more times than not they don't get them spayed or neutered so then the females get pregnant and guess what these great ppl do. They will bring the mom and her 12 pups back into the shelter. So it is NOT a good idea cuz your 10 yr. old wants a puppy, to rush out and get one. Please take your time and make sure that it is something you want for lets just say 10-20 yrs.|||Some people think buying a puppy for christmas as a present is just well "Buying a Puppy"
Just feed it, bathe it, water, walk, play but what people don't realize is you can't just buy and give someone a puppy without
A: Researching the breed
and B: Do you even know if your child or any other person is going to like it?
I know its nice to surprise someone with a cute little puppy but you need to take it real serious and do allot of thinking and researching before you just pick up a Pup and give it as a present. Allot of problems come up when they have chosen the wrong dog.|||It is such a bad idea, Sure it is going to be new to the person getting the pet. But ........ The newness will wear off in a couple days. There will be no one around to take care of the pets while everyone is out visiting relatives. They will be pushed aside while everyone is busy doing other family things and the pets will not get the care they need. They can get into food, candy, small pieces of toys, lights ,cords and the like left laying around. The person giving the pet will need to make sure the person receiving the pet has all the items it will need to start out with, even the staples such as food, kennel , few toys or litter and litter box. Make sure they will have time for the pet during all the Christmas and New Year festivities. It is just too busy of a time for bring new pets into a household.|||OVERPOPULATION AT THE POUNDS!|||Children who are too young to appreciate the responsibility soon lose interest in the dog and the parents end up being the primary care giver. If you are willing to take the responsibility of the dog after your child loses interest, or whomever you give it to, then have at it. Otherwise, you will end up cleaning up after it and making sure it gets its daily walk and learns how to socialize with the rest of the world.|||I think christmas is not a good time to get a new dog. It's way too hectic or a young pup, or any new dog for that matter. Really, who do you think is going to spend their holiday cleaning up after a puppy. Most people just want it for the cuteness factor. And usually if it;s a surprise, the reciever of the puppy isnt prepared for a living breathing companion.|||i think some ppl might not have the energy to take care of the puppy and after a while it would get neglected. dog-owners need to be responsible so for children no unless you plan on taking it back eventually. or maybe some children won't get tired of their new dog. i depends on the owner and the dog.|||This webpage lists the reasons very well:
http://www.ehow.com/how_11482_buy-puppy-鈥?/a>|||a dog is not just for christmas its for life. the child that is getting it may be overwhelmed and die. joking i know that wasnt very funny but hey! like someone else sed 1.over population
2. christmas is to hectic and when the dog gets older and doesnt run around or like to be carried around or CANT be carried around the novelty may wear off and the dog will feel unloved.|||A puppy should not be a surprise Christmas gift. Its important that the person who will be caring for the puppy wants that responsibility and is ready to commit to its care for its whole life.
Also, Christmas tends to be a hectic time of the year. The puppy would come into the house when people are off from school and work, family is visiting, and all kinds of exciting things are going on, only to be confused when life goes back to its regular pace.
If someone wants to give someone a puppy for Christmas, they should wrap up a can of puppy food and tell that person that they will get them a puppy of their choice.|||They might not like the dog that you pick out. I suggest letting the person pick the kind of dog they want.|||After the holiday is over, they realize that they cannot handle and train the puppy. So they turn the puppy into pounds.|||Pets should never be an impulse purchase. Individuals and families thinking of getting a pet should research, prepare and then, when the time is right, seek a pet who realistically complements their lifestyle, schedule and energy level. Many people do not have the time, energy or money to care for a dog over the long term. A new owner may enjoy the animal for a few weeks, but then resent the gift once the novelty wears off, and the cute puppy starts growing into an active, needy, larger dog.
note: those that are thumbs downing these rational people's good answers are obviously living in their own ignorance...and as we all know..ignorance is bliss, but I'm very certain that if these thumbs downers get a puppy for xmas they will soon understand all these reasons...an hopefully learn a lesson (poor puppies).|||Puppies are living, sensitive, sentient beings who will require a great deal of time, effort %26amp; responsibility, not to mention money. You cannot possibly know if your gift recipient is truly ready to make this sort of commitment. A truly healthy dog can live as long as 27 years. Is your friend ready for that sort of committment? Also, every single dog is different and every breed is different as well. To make this gift is to make a decision that will affect owner and pet alike. One reason why so many shelters and pounds are full of unwanted dogs is because of unprepared people purchasing or receiving them in the first place. The best way to bring a new dog into the home is for the prospective owner to hook up with a responsible breeder who can interview them and find the best puppy for them and their situation and thus find the best new home for that little puppy.|||Who ever you are giving the puppy to may not want that kind of dog.
Most people (kids) want to pick out there own dog.
It's a hard thing to keep a secret!|||It is too hectic a time to bring a puppy into a home
It may be seen as a "present" and the novelty may wear off|||Speaking as a person who is getting a puppy for Christmas - I might sound hypocritical but...it's not a good idea to get a child a puppy for Christmas. You see the cutest new puppy trend out there (puggles, labradoodles - whatever) and you think what a great gift without realizing that you will probably get stuck doing most of the work. You should really be prepared at least a few months ahead of time to be sure that you and they can handle it - so no surprises can be had. Also so many dogs get put in shelters after Christmas because of this - I would just wait. I'm an adult and know what I'm getting into so it's all good.|||Christmas puppies tend to only be loved at Christmas and not their whole lives.
You could get a breed that is not right for the receiver.
You could get a dog with a personality that won't match.
They could not be financially ready for a puppy.
It could be an impulse decision to want a puppy at Christmas time.
If a person really wants a puppy for Christmas then give them a gift card to www.petfinder.com|||Where to begin? Pets should NEVER be given as a "surprise" gift b/c they come with a huge amount of responsibility ... the person you're giving the dog to may be allergic to it ... the person may not REALLY want a dog! ... dogs are super-expensive so it's kind of like handing someone a cute furry bill .... i could go on and on.|||you cant make a puppy sit still long enough to wrap him up.|||Christmas puppies are not given enough thought as to what happens with the puppy after Christmas. Half the dogs in shelters were probably christmas puppies.|||well the holidays r a very hectic time for both people and animals. when u get a person a puppy as a gift they have the sudden flash of "ooo its so cute i will love it forever" but as they keep looking at their new gifts and the hype of the puppy wears off then the next day puppy goes to the pound. and even if a person is really serious about the dog they didnt get what they wanted. if u really want to give a dog as a gift go to the shelter and buy a gift card (yes shelters sell gift cards) for the amount of the adoption fee and then give it to the person so they can go pick their own dog that way they can do it when they arent busy and they can get what they want|||You should never assume someone might want a living thing.|||cleaning up poo.
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