I'm going to be moving out of my father's home in a couple of months for school and I've decided that if I'm going to be moving out im going to need a puppy be by my side for the experience. I've had a standard poodle for about 6 years that I helped my father raise pretty intensely. He turned out great and it really taught me about the responsibility of raising a pup. Well I'm 19 now making good money as it is, and am going to be selling my beloved 2004 Jaguar for a motorcycle to save money on gas/insurance for when I move out. I should have at least $3000 after selling the car and buying the bike that I want to dedicate to a puppy. I'll also have some financial help from my dad while I'm gone if I need it. I'm also only going to be taking 4 classes 2 days of the week (2 classes Tuesday, 2 classes Thursday) and two of those will be online classes, so I should have a good amount of time to dedicate to the dog. I'll also be living with band mates who I'll be going to school with who are certainly going to be helping me raise the dog and help chip in for food/stuff for him. Also, since I'll be living with bandmates, we're going to be living in a 3/4 bedroom house, that's pretty spacious outside because we don't want to bother our neighbors with our noise.
That is my situation. Now for my question.. I've always thought that when this time came I would get a golden retriever. Everyone knows how amazing they are and I know that I would end up with a perfect dog since I have a good amount of money to spend on one. I of course plan on endless research etc etc. I'm not just going to be going to any breeder. What I love about the golden is just how PLAYFUL they are, they just always want to play play play even when they get older. I Love that. I want to be welcomed to a tail that won't stop wagging once I get home until I throw a tennis ball around for at least a couple minutes.
But recently I've taken note of the rough collie. I know that the grooming situation isn't the same as with a golden but I think I'm willing to set the time aside to keep that coat healthy. And God, they are just so beautiful and majestic. I'm starting to think that this might be the dog for me.
But, I'm a little worried that a collie isn't going to satisfy that part of me that wants a dog that will act like a puppy for as long as possible. I know if I get a collie I won't regret it. But I know if I get a golden I won't not fall absolutely in love with its youthfulness. You know?
Could anyone help me make a good choice?
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That is my situation. Now for my question.. I've always thought that when this time came I would get a golden retriever. Everyone knows how amazing they are and I know that I would end up with a perfect dog since I have a good amount of money to spend on one. I of course plan on endless research etc etc. I'm not just going to be going to any breeder. What I love about the golden is just how PLAYFUL they are, they just always want to play play play even when they get older. I Love that. I want to be welcomed to a tail that won't stop wagging once I get home until I throw a tennis ball around for at least a couple minutes.
But recently I've taken note of the rough collie. I know that the grooming situation isn't the same as with a golden but I think I'm willing to set the time aside to keep that coat healthy. And God, they are just so beautiful and majestic. I'm starting to think that this might be the dog for me.
But, I'm a little worried that a collie isn't going to satisfy that part of me that wants a dog that will act like a puppy for as long as possible. I know if I get a collie I won't regret it. But I know if I get a golden I won't not fall absolutely in love with its youthfulness. You know?
Could anyone help me make a good choice?
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