Dog Pros and Cons

Cons

• House training
• Cost (Medical bills, food, toys etc.)
• Might find a lot of shoes, socks, and who knows what else chewed up.
• Dog hair, more vacuuming and cleaning the floors, getting the kids to do it once a week is sometimes a struggle!
• Harder to go away for long periods of time
• Will rock our cats world!
• Hearing the whines of "Do I have to pick up the dog poop?"

Pros

• Everyday joy
• More love and affection in our home
• Great playmate for the family
• Excellent companion
• Great for an exercise partner (will make me go outside and run/walk more often)
• Caring for a dog can teach children many life-long lessons
• Studies show that people who own dogs have lower blood pressure, less likely to be depressed and actually live longer
• Amelie's and Mike's dream will come true. Amelie has been acting like a dog since we can remember! She walks and plays with the neighbors dogs whenever she can.
• Great for protection (alerts you of any intruders and can deter intruders all together)
• The cats need more excitement! :)
• More chores and responsibilities for the kids...

So yes, I am considering a dog, call me crazy. But since I was going to get one as I got older anyway, why not now when the kids can experience the joys of owning one. Now that the decision is made, i need to find the right puppy. After a lot of searching and study, I am looking for a Britanny.