It requires someone to be on guard watching the puppy whenever it is out and about in the house. There are few things more irritating that waking up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom and stepping in a pile of cold feces in your bare feet. Although the puppy isn t to blame, it often is. Many owners will end up thinking the puppy is doing on purpose as a way of getting even. As ridiculous as this sounds, many veterinarians will hear owners claim this as a reason for wanting to get rid or euthanizing a pet.
Hair is often also an issue to consider.
Fuzzy puppies like chows, collies, keeshonds, and so many others are often the easiest to fall in love with. These same puppies will become wooly mammoths in just a few months with a constant supply of shedding hair. For those wanting a housedog, all of these breeds can do wonderfully good in the house. For those who desire a spic and span floor and upholstery, these types of breeds can be a living nightmare. The author has shown, bred and raised collies and shelties for over twenty years so is well acquainted with the fuzzy tumbleweeds made of hair that can be found ten minutes after vacuuming.