Welcoming a puppy or dog into your home is a life-changing and exciting decision for the entire family. Here are our top tips on how to help you decide if a dog is right for your family, and if so, which breed best dog breed for your family.
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They can bring endless benefits to every family member, from teaching children about responsibility, to boosting emotional wellbeing.
Puppies do of course require time, patience and dedication, and there?s a lot to think about and prepare for to make sure your new four-legged friend is happy, healthy and the perfect addition to your family.
How to Choose the Perfect Puppy for Your Family
It hard to know where to begin, so we spoke to the experts at the The Kennel Club who have shared some top tips on how to help you decide if a dog is right for your family, and if so, how to find the ?pawfect? match. Credit: Cdc via Unsplash
First steps
There are some important questions to ask to check you?re all ready for a new furry family member and the responsibilities that comes with it:
? Do we have the time give a new puppy or dog all the care and attention it needs, throughout its life"?If you already have a busy family schedule with school runs and extracurricular activities to squeeze in this can be a challenge!

? Will I be able to spend time training them" Older children often enjoy helping with this.

? How will my family be changing during the lifetime of my dog, could a new baby be on the way"...