First dog incoming.. What do we need?

[justin220]

Morning all,

We have decided it is time to make an addition to our house, too early for a child, but felt a pet was the way forward.

My girlfriend has grown up with dogs all her life with her parents and my side have had cats. She is a huge animal lover and we can't wait to have a new member in the family.

After much deliberation, we have decided on a puppy. A rescue dog was first choice initally but we read a few horror stories on not knowing what behaviour we would end up with. We have about 5 weeks until delivery.

Can anyone please advise on what we need? This probably seems like a tremendously daft question, but I just want to make sure we are not forgetting anything.

Food, bowls, bed (which?) rugs, transporter, insurance, lead, dogbags... I know we'll have forgotten something.

Extremely excited, any advice on initial puppy ownership would also be much appreciated. We have a reasonable sized enclosed garden, and plenty time off for a lot of walking

Thanks in advance.

[justin220]

Excellent thanks all. We've gone for a Pomsky.

The list is very helpful thanks. As expected there were a couple of things I hadn't thought of, so was worth asking. A brush is another!

I'm reading as much as I can. A close work friend also runs a dog walking/caring business so its very knowledgeable about training etc, and has recommended obedience classes also.

[justin220]

Brilliant, thanks again everyone.

I'll post plenty pictures and get a book ordered up.

[justin220]

Shaw Tarse said:

Pomerarian cross Husky?

Correct!

I haven't met the parents no. Should I?

Insurance is first on the list.

I'll have a look into carriers and cages tonight

[justin220]

All, thanks for all the replies. Much appreciated. Its good to get some other opinions.

The Pomsky breed has been around for a while. I have put a deposit down, but I am beginning to have doubts. I admit I maybe am being naive somewhat.

The breeder is in Ireland. We have spoken a lot on the phone, and he invited me over, he was keen to get me over but being honest, at the time of the call, I didn't feel there was a need. Questions were asked both ways, and generally felt my mind was at rest. I obviously had a few concerns over whether I would see a puppy at the end of it or not, but again, I have either been suckered in but a very good crook, or it is genuine.

The testemonials on the website are what made my phone mind up, but I appreciate now these could be made up. It all looks very genuine.

I am a bit lost as to what to do next. I could pay a visit over in a few weeks time.

[justin220]

Thanks Bex.

The current plan is once all the vacinations, microchips, vet checks are done, to meet them on the south west of scotland and I'll drive home from there. They used to deliver to your door, but no longer do due to travel times? Maximum 8 hours I think he said?

If anyone has a spare 5-10 minutes, I found the website by googling 'Pomsky Kennel'. KBB is one of the first results.

[justin220]

I do thanks, I am extremely glad I posted this topic as it has opened my eyes to it all.

[justin220]

Again, thanks everyone for the input. The cost isn't as high as the figure quoted above, but its not a million miles off.

I guess I have jumped into this a bit quickly. My mistake!

I have a re-think

[justin220]

All,

Once again thanks for all the help. I have decided to pull out of the 'arrangement'. I am extremely glad I posted this topic now, as I was Swithering whether I should or not.

I think we will re assess and probably look closer into a rescue dog early next year instead.