Then begin doing some serious research before getting one, as they're not a dog for a novice/inexperienced owner. They need to be properly trained/socialized using a firm hand, they must be constantly supervised, securely contained only when no one can supervise them, they're escape artists, they need an enormous amount of daily aerobic exercise, such as running, minimum 3-4 times daily, 20-30 minutes each time, mental stimulation, such as obedience training, minimum 3-4 times daily, 10-15 minutes each time, in addition to their routine daily walk/elimination times, minimum 3-4 times, 30-40 minutes each time, regardless of weather conditions, how either of you maybe feeling (sick/busy/tired), school, homework, extracurricular activities, work, social life, household chores and childcare if applicable. Preferably a lot more. All this is in addition to what any dog requires as far as basic care*.
What will happen to the dog if it doesn't work out and/or the relationship fails between you and your boyfriend? A dog is a lifetime commitment, 12-17 years, do you know where the both of you will be in those years?
Unless you have some agreement in writing as to this, you shouldn't get a dog period, as it will be the dog that suffers the most. The courts will not assist couples that are living together with benefits. It's hard enough when marriages fail and pets/children are affected, only in these instances the court may assist as to what maybe an equitable division of the property acquired during the marriage, dogs are property.
Dogs are not to be disposed of like old toasters when they do not perform as you wish. They are living creatures. Do your homework and research, research, research. Remember, getting a dog should be a life-long commitment and not something that should be taken lightly. Before you get a dog ask yourself, Are You Ready for a Dog?
Read the temperament and care for different breeds and be prepared for anything If everything about any breed matches your and your family’s personality and lifestyle/finances, then you can most likely assume this it may work for you. If there is ANYTHING about any breed that you do not feel matches what you are looking for, avoid it. Do not assume or take the chance that only the good characteristics will emerge. You may be in for a big surprise and it is not fair to the dog to chance that.
Sometimes it is harder to tell what type of temperament the dog will take on, as some characteristics do not appear until the it's is older and it has adjusted to its environment.
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