Want a dog...

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But not enough to risk it having an unhappy life.

Basically myself and the missus wouldn't mind something small (thinking jack russell - not necessarily a puppy though). We have a 2 bed house with a garden so no problem with living space etc.

Only thing is we both work full time (8am-5pm away from the house) and are just wondering on peoples opinions on if it is possible to leave a dog for that long to wander round the house all day? We wouldn't like to have it in a cage but free to have the house. Also we would however considering getting two so they could keep each other company?

I think personally it's probably too long to leave a dog despite the fact we would walk in the morning and evening and probably get a walker in during the day (either every day or alternate days).

Is it possible to have a dog whilst working? Surely working people can have them and we don't have to wait (40 odd years!) until retirement?

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Thanks for all the advice guys. A jack Russell is not necessarily the only option it was just one we always liked due to grandparents having them etc. If they are mental then perhaps it's not the best idea then. I would have assumed a greyhound would need to run marathons every day?! Are they infact quite lazy?

I think an older dog who may be already used to it could be something worth looking in to.

Not a decision to be taken lightly - lots more thought needed!