Xmas puppy ***Picture Update***
We had an 11 year old Rottweiler that passed in July. Maybe now our daughter will see a new puppy for Christmas. We are trying to decide between another Rotty or try a new breed like the Blood Hound...
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At the risk of being negative, Christmas puppies aren't always a good idea. With young children (and I don't know how old your daughter is) sometimes the newness wears quickly. It's also a very chaotic time of year to bring a new pup into a household. If she's older that may be a moot point.
RESEARCH breeds THOROUGHLY. Do you know anything about bloodhounds? They are slimey, drooley, big, VERY stubborn, difficult, and often stupid. If it doesn't have anything to do with their nose, they aren't interested. They wheedle their way into your heart then only live an average of 6 years or so (although with some newer breeding they have increased longevity). Bloodhounds are not lazy. They are moderate-to-high activity dogs depending on breeding and require a lot of exercise. They LOVE to eat! A lot! They are prone to doing stupid things, illness, and conditions like bloat. We had one for 9 years (got lucky on the lifespan), loved him more than you can imagine, but it's a breed I wouldn't recommend to very many people.
RESEARCH breeds THOROUGHLY. Do you know anything about bloodhounds? They are slimey, drooley, big, VERY stubborn, difficult, and often stupid. If it doesn't have anything to do with their nose, they aren't interested. They wheedle their way into your heart then only live an average of 6 years or so (although with some newer breeding they have increased longevity). Bloodhounds are not lazy. They are moderate-to-high activity dogs depending on breeding and require a lot of exercise. They LOVE to eat! A lot! They are prone to doing stupid things, illness, and conditions like bloat. We had one for 9 years (got lucky on the lifespan), loved him more than you can imagine, but it's a breed I wouldn't recommend to very many people.
