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

[Aggie_Ama]

I feel like Weim's are getting a bit of a bad rap in some of these posts....

I think Weim's are an amazing breed, intelligent, beautiful and athletic. BUT the OP has two small children and my impression is would be a new dog owner. I have a couple friends with Weims that are both single and struggle to keep up with their dogs needs. It is important with any breed to understand their needs and make sure they fit with your life. I love almost every dog breed I see but I don't think a sporting breed would fit me. Sure they would love to be where I am (mountain biking, hiking, camping) but I do like to sit on the couch a lot too. And some of our mountain bike races do not allow dogs on site, it wouldn't be fair if I went away to play for a weekend without my pup. Luckily my schnauzers go stay with my parents and their schnauzer and everyone loves it. We do the same for my parents.

[PamNY]

Affection should only be given when the dog is being calm and submissive. Never when the dog is excited, anxious, scared, nervous etc... or you will be reinforcing that state in the dog.

Not everyone agrees with that. Dr. Patricia McConnell, for one, has another point of view.

[Becky]

Not everyone agrees with that. Dr. Patricia McConnell, for one, has another point of view.

QFT. As I recall, Suzanne Clothier has a similar viewpoint in Bones Would Rain From The Sky.