Puppies

Color?

There are some breeds, such as the Bichon Frise,

which are pure white, and you will have no choice of

color. But most breeds come in a variety of colors, and

may have different markings. There are some breeds,

such as the Golden Retriever, that come in one color

but you can choose any shade from the deepest red to

the palest cream. Some colors are less common, and

if you opt for rarity, you may have longer to wait for

your puppy.

More Than One?

You may decide that you want two dogs in your life

so that they can be company for each other. This can

work well, but resist the temptation to buy two puppies

from the same litter—no matter how appealing the

pups look when they are playing together! Pups of the

same age will bond with each other rather than with

their human family, and unless you can guarantee that

you can give each puppy lots of individual training and

attention, you will regret your decision. Ideally, wait

until your dog is around two years old before taking on

another.

Puppies