I know, I know, they´re so adorable, with those big eyes in that tiny little face and especially as puppies they are hard to resist. I love my dog, so I totally get it. Still, take a moment to think before you embark (pun intended!) on this longterm commitment.

6 Things you should consider before you decide to own a tiny dog:

Are you sure?

Even though they´re tiny, they take up just as much time and energy as a big dog!

 Do you have the time to invest in raising a dog?

Take your time. If, say, your best friend or your son came home from a first date and told you they were getting married, you´d tell them to take a bit longer to think about it, right? Well, it´s like that with dogs: you don´t just jump in because you saw a cute puppy. You need to think about it first.

Do you have room enough in your house? A tiny dog doesn´t take up much space in theory, but they too have a lot of stuff, bowls, a crate, toys, and if you´re living in a tiny studio flat, it can get crowded!

The season. You will have to stand around outside a lot and in winter it just sucks. If you can, get your puppy in spring or summer! (I wish someone had pointed this out to me! I really did not enjoy standing around in sleet)

Are you really, really sure?
Then go out and find yourself a dog!

Read on at : Choosing a dog

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