To get a puppy or not get a puppy, that is the question.

[Trek420]

Any hunting or working dog will need a serious commitment for training and exercise from it's owner. Otherwise they can become neurotic and destructive.

this goes for any dog I think. I've read a saying something like "All dogs need a job. If you don't give your dog a job you might not be happy with the job he or she picks"

[limewave]

The more I read everyone's input and the more I think about it . . . the more I want a dog!!!! But, I do think it's going to be best to wait 2-4 years. Being that I spend most of my time working from home, I really am an ideal candidate to care for a dog. I do a lot of hiking and biking and walking and it would be great to have a companion!

Thanks everyone